Maryland Company Launches Board Game
Maryland Company Launches New Board GameMaryland Company Launches New Board GameQuinto Game Company introduces an exciting new board and card game called Quinto. With one of the strongest satisfaction guarantees in the industry, Quinto promises to provide hours of challenge and fun that will keep families and friends of all ages entertained and connected. Using playing cards, players or teams compete to capture strategic positions on the Quinto game board. Every game is full of twists and turns as players try to capture their opponents pieces and block their moves in an effort to score points. Wild Kings, Quick Quintos, and Double Quintos are just a few of the many facets that add depth to this truly dynamic game. Because Quinto is best played in teams (4 or 6 players is ideal), Quinto is sure to become a favorite at any party.Ashton, MD August 13, 2004 -- About Quinto
The co-founder of Quinto Game Company, Elizabeth Norris, states, When we were developing Quinto, we set out to create a game that was not only lots of fun to play, but one with broad appeal to people of all ages, experience, and backgrounds. The intent was to bring friends and families together. We also wanted to develop a game that offered the player various levels of challenge and strategy; a game that would be easy to learn yet challenging enough for even the most demanding game enthusiast.
Quinto has its roots in an ancient Roman board game called Calculi or Five in a Row. The winner of this ancient board game was the first player to line up five stones or pebbles in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. With the addition of playing cards, a scoring system, clever rules, and chips to replace the old Roman stones, Quinto Game Company has created an entertaining and timeless twist on an ancient pastime.
Industry Reviews
Here are some comments from game and toy industry professionals:
Quinto is magic in a bottle! Thanks for providing me with a product that seems to work wonders.
Quinto is easy to learn, plays quickly, has a good balance between chance and skill, and is especially addictive when played as a team competition. It is unquestionably one of the best games that Ive come across. This game has an excellent potential for intergenerational crossover and has demonstrated a capacity to interest a wide range of cultural groups. - John Goon, Community Outreach Coordinator, American Go Association
I DO believe that Quinto is an outstanding game that has a lot to offer. First, it is easy to understand, and easy to play. Rules do not take too long to explain, easy to set up and to clean up. Second, it is designed for team play. Teams can be a mix of ages and groups. It is a simple game that challenges players to think and plan out moves. Thirdly, it is good for an entire family. Kids, adults, and everyone in between. Lastly, it is familiar.
My play-testers and I sat down and played 10 games over 3 days. We had a great time. Now, doing what I do, I have played a lot of games easily numbering in the mid-hundreds. I can say with certainty that Quintois a really good game and definitely deserves a look. I am very happy to give Quinto a very high recommendation!
Review Score: 9 out of 10 points (4.5 stars)- Marc Shayed, Reviewer, GamingReport.com
Quinto may very well come to be known as the most entertaining board game of all time. Quinto levels the playing field for intelligent players without previous experience with classic board games.... This flexibility, and the natural social interaction created by team play, makes it a much better party game than any other parlor board/card games that I know. The fact that we are able to play together at all is quite remarkable in itself. Quinto must be credited for that.. It is incredible that a ten-year-old can play with college students and all can still be challenged. That is one of the great strengths of Quinto. My brothers family is not particularly crazy about table games, but [they] are raving about Quinto.- Dennis Hokama, Certified USCF Chess Coach with 25+ years of tournament chess experience
Retail Information
Quinto is sold through various toy and game retail outlets as well as from the Quinto website. Each Quinto game includes a Quinto playing board, playing cards, color chips, scorecards and a 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee. Ages 10 and older. |
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