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Pentago - Now For Families Too!

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Yippee! Pentago Is Now A Family Game!

I can hardly wait to try the new Pentago multi-player. Finally, a Pentago game for the whole family. This is now the top of my holiday wish list. I had been thinking about writing a Pentago review for a while. I hadn't before as the version we play only allows for two players and the Rocket Mom's are putting together a list of the top 100 family games.

Have you played before? Pentago is a really fun, fast paced, ever-changing, puzzle game with a twist. It is a game of strategy and is loved by kids and adults. I was not surprised to see it has won multiple awards. And more important it is quick and easy to learn (but "takes years to master" - so they say). A quick read through the instructions and you can be playing your first game in a few minutes and start your second game 5-10 minutes later. The games get longer as your strategies improve. The base rules are simple: On your turn, place a marble anywhere, twist one of the game blocks and win with five-in-a-row!

Have a look and see why I love the two person version and why I am so excited about this new Family Pentago game:

Contents at a Glance

Here Is What I Love About Pentago
Pentago Multiplayer - Family Edition NEW...
Pentago's Awards
Pentago (Original Version)
A Quick Sample of How to Play Pentago
Check Out These Reviews From Amazon Cust...

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Here Is What I Love About Pentago

1It's challenging, yet easy to learn
2Games are quick (but we tend to play over and over)
3Games are quick (but we tend to play over and over)
4Children will gain spatial orientation, eye-hand coordination, logic and problem-solving abilities
5It's surprising, you never know which way the game will turn
6We laugh a lot when we play (shifting the board each turn, one often makes mistakes and we find it very funny)

Pentago Multiplayer - Family Edition NEW FOR 2010

Yippee! I can't wait to give this one a try

This is the multiplayer version - the one I hope to get this holiday season

MindTwister Pentago Multiplayer - Family Edition

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
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Pentago's Awards

Game Of The Year in Sweden, Germany, France, Finland and Belgium

Creative Child Magazine
Game Of The Year

Mensa Select Award winner

Dr. Toy Best Travel Game

The National Parenting
Seal Of Approval

Pentago (Original Version)

This is a Two player game

This is the version we have and we LOVE it!

Pentago CE Game from Mindtwister USA travel version

Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
List Price: $19.99

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A Quick Sample of How to Play Pentago

Check Out These Reviews From Amazon Customers

On Pentago Multiplayer Game
I just bought this game over the weekend and my family loves it! It is simple to learn, but there are many strategies involved. I recommend only using 4 squares if only 2 players are playing and 6 squares if 3 players are playing. This makes the game a little more challenging. My 15-year-old is becoming quite the expert!

And a few on the original Pentago game
Pentago adds an amazingly fun twist to the classic connect 5 game, the board is very sturdy, and the carrying case is very useful and well designed. Really does make it easy to carry around, and I can see the attention to details of this product.

Very fun toy. Easy to learn but difficult to master. Anyone can play. The turning action of the toy gives it an added dimension.
This is one fund toy , the simplicity is what makes a great game , you can get started right away and the product documentation gives you an idea of all the strategies to look for . well suited for all age groups and the games get over pretty quickly so it is very inviting and entertaning

What Do You Think?

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Let's help each other out. We know that I LOVE Pentago, but that's only one opinion. How about other players. What do you think of this game?

Multiplayer Pentago is a great idea for a family game

sandyspider says:

I think I played a version of this online.

sheilamarie says:

Haven't played yet, but it sounds like a great game!

Pukeko says:

I guess you already know what I think. What a great idea to expand this game for families. Not sure yet how it will work, but I can't wait to find out!!!

I am not a Pentago fan

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OhMe Nov 16, 2010 @ 10:15 am | delete

I love to find a special game for my grandson for Christmas. He loves board games and so do I. I really enjoy seeing him play them and getting away from the Play Station games for awhile. I will be back to take another look or two at Pentago. I've never played it but it sure seems like fun and something we would enjoy.

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sandyspider Nov 16, 2010 @ 9:45 am | delete

Another interesting game lens.

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sheilamarie Nov 15, 2010 @ 11:51 pm | delete

Well, I love games, too. Have to seek out people to play with these days, as my family has all flown the coop!