GUIDE #103
Pente
Pente is a connect-style duel on a 13×13 board. Place marks on empty cells — first to line up 5 wins.
01 // CONTROLS
Controls
- Click an empty cell to place your mark
- Turns alternate after each valid place
02 // STEPS
Step by step
- 01
Open the game
From the arena roster, open this game’s play page.
- 02
Create or join a room
Host creates a room and shares the code. The second player joins with that code.
- 03
Both hit Ready
When two players lock in, the match starts instantly — no accounts needed.
- 04
Place on empty cells
On your turn, click any empty square on the 13×13 board.
- 05
Build a line of 5
Connect 5 marks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to win.
- 06
Block threats
If your opponent threatens 4 in a row with an open end, block immediately.
- 07
Full board draw
If the board fills with no winner, the match is a draw.
03 // EDGE
Pro tips
- Control the center early.
- Count open lines that can still reach 5.