Pentago (2005)

An abstract strategy game for 2 players with four 3×3 grids arranged into a larger 6×6 grid. This game re-implements the well know "connect 4" with a twist: after placing a marble of his colour, the player has to twist the corner he placed upon by 90°, so changing the board after every turn. The first player to get 5 in a row wins.

There are two slightly different editions available.
The birch one allows the corner to be lifted and then turned while the red/white plastic one has a pull-out, turn, push-back mechanism.

Online play

• http://www.pentago-online.com/

Re-implemented by:

• Pentago XL

Microbadges:

Awards:

• 2006 Vuoden Aikuistenpeli (Finland), Winner, Adult Game of the Year
• 2006 Mensa Select
• 2005 Årets Spel (Sweden), Winner, Best Adult Game.
• 2005 Årets Selskapsspill (Norway), Nominee, Party Game of the Year