Where can i find the 1st edition of a board game?

Question

I am looking for a 1st edition of a game called Pente for a friend of mine. i was wondering where i could find one at. i have looked on e-bay and they dont have a 1st edition.

Answer 1

try overstock

Answer 2

Check out boardgamegeek.com. There's a marketplace there where users can sell and trade games. You may find it there.

Answer 3

Gary Gabrel designed the Pente game as early as 1974???

But the earliest version I've seen is 1977 copyright Gabrel. Pente Games Inc was sold to Parker Brothers in 1983 by then pres of the company Gary Gabrel himself. Pente Games were known for the Giant tubes they sold the game in!

Made by Pente Games in 1977 for 2 players or partners ages 8 to adult.

The concept is classic - a fast paced game that’s easy to learn, yet difficult to master. The simple objective of Pente - to get five stones in a row or to capture five pairs - masks an intriguing game that grows in complexity with the skill of the players.

COMPLETE contents include: cushioned playing mat, two sets of glass gems, 2 velvet storage pouches, and the instructions booklet.

Searched my fav game store board games R us

http://www.boardgamesrus.com/70s_pg_9.ht...

This is a black tube Pente game that is more rare than a normal boxed Pente game and the later red tube Pente. The tube is in good condition with the exception of a few minor wear spots in the black overlay. Tube is still shiny and has very little wear.

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Answer 4

You should buy a nice GO set instead. A standard GO set can be used to play well over 100 different board games.. including Pente. There are GO sets which cost well into the thousands of dollars.. but most asian markets will have sets for less than 25 dollars.

Answer 5

Or having failed at finding the Pente set you want you could buy a nice Go set and download the rules for Pente at www.hasbro.com. Once you arrive at the web site, click on "customer service."