A five-in-a-row game is a type of board game in which players take turns placing pieces on a board in an attempt to get five pieces in a row. The three most popular five-in-a-row games are Keno, Beano, and Pente. Keno is a game of chance that originated in China and is now popular in many countries. Beano is a game of chance that is similar to Bingo and is played with cards. Pente is a strategy game that was invented in Japan and is now popular worldwide.