YINSH
2003
BGG Geek Rating
7.3
based on 9,665 ratings
BGG Average Rating
7.7
community average
BGG Ranking
#249
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Players
2-2
Weight
2.63/5.00
Playtime
60 min
Age
9+
⚙️ Game Mechanics
How this game works - core systems and player actions
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📖 About This Game
In YINSH, the players each start with five rings on the board. Every time a ring is moved, it leaves a marker behind. Markers are white on one side and black on the other. When markers are jumped over by a ring they must be flipped, so their color is constantly changing. The players must try to form a row of five markers with their own color face up. If a player succeeds in doing so, he removes one of his rings as an indication that he has formed such a row. The first player to remove three of his rings wins the game. In other words, each row you make brings you closer to victory-but also makes you weaker, because you have one fewer ring to play with. Very tricky!