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!
 
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2005 Games Magazine Best New Abstract Strategy Game Winner
2005 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Nominee
2004 Tric Trac Nominee
2004 Spiel des Jahres Recommended
2004 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominee
2004 Mensa Select Winner
2004 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Foreign Game for Beginners Nominee
2004 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Two-players
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