YINSH
Flip rings to form rows in an abstract duel of shifting positions
Who it's for
Abstract strategy enthusiasts who appreciate clean, deep mechanics. One of the most accessible games in the GIPF series.
Not for you ifβ¦
Not for players who need theme or narrative. Skip if abstract strategy feels cold to you.
Vibe's take
Elegant, cerebral, tense, crystalline
About this game
Abstract strategy game from the GIPF project where players flip rings and the pieces beneath them, trying to form rows of five. Removing rows earns points but also changes the board state, creating a constant tension between scoring and positioning.
Get it
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Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30β60 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.6 / 5 β MediumBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #256
9.9k ratings
Published
2003
Designed by
Kris Burm
Published by
DiceTree Games, Don & Co., HUCH!, ι»εε ‘ζ‘ζΈΈ Black Castle Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Rio Grande Games, Smart Toys and Games, Inc.
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