Welcome to the head-to-head version of Pente Net! Here, two
opponents can play side by side on one computer. Or, you can play both sides of a game in order to
develop strategies. Choose the type of game you would like to play, and have fun using our
online Pente board!
1.
Choose a board size
The official game board is a 19x19 grid. When playing by
the standard Pente rules, games rarely grow to reach the edge of the board. We offer a 13x13 board to increase the
level of strategy by bringing the edges closer.
13x13 - Strategy board
19x19 - Official board
2.
Decide the rules for this game
(If you are new to the game, you may want to read the
Pente instructions first.)
Standard rules
First player must move on the center point - all subsequent moves are open. Pairs can be captured. Win
by placing 5 or more stones in a row, OR by capturing 5 or more pairs of the opponent's stones.
Tournament rules
First player must move on the center point. First player's second move must be 3 or more points
removed from the center point. Pairs can be captured. Win by placing 5 or more stones in a row, OR by
capturing 5 or more pairs of the opponent's stones.
Keryo-Pente rules
First player must move on the center point - all subsequent moves are open. Using these rules
three of your opponent's stones in a row can be captured, just like pairs. Pairs can
also be captured. Win by capturing 15 or more of your opponents stones (compared to the usual
5 pairs, which is 10 stones), OR by placing 5 or more stones in a row.
Freestyle rules
Stones may be placed anywhere on the board, including the first player's first move. Pairs can be captured.
Win by placing 5 or more stones in a row, OR by capturing 5 or more pairs of the opponent's stones.
Five-In-A-Row rules
Stones may be placed anywhere on the board, including the first player's first move. Pairs can be captured,
but don't count towards a win. Win ONLY by placing 5 or more stones in a row.
No Capture rules
Stones may be placed anywhere on the board, including the first player's first move. Pairs can NOT
be captured. Win ONLY by placing 5 or more stones in a row.
