Pentalath
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 20 min
- BGG rating: 6.7
About Pentalath
Pentalath (also called Ndengrod) is an abstract board game for two players, designed by a computer program called LUDI, invented by Cameron Browne. It is the "brother" of Yavalath and it can be played using a Yavalath set. Start: The board is initially empty. Play: Players take turns placing a piece of their colour at an empty cell. After each move, any same-coloured groups with no freedom (i.e. no adjacent empty board cell) are captured and removed. End: Players win by making a line of five or more pieces of their colour. First move equaliser: The second player has the option of swapping colours in lieu of making the second move. This stops the first player from making too strong (i.e. central) an opening move.
- Released
- 2009
- Designer
- Cameron Browne
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Pentalath?
Pentalath plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Pentalath?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Pentalath is best with 2 players (5 votes).
How long does Pentalath take to play?
A game of Pentalath takes 20 min.
What age is Pentalath for?
The recommended minimum age for Pentalath is 8+.
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