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It is very important to understand that these potentials are optional. GIPF, TAMSK, ZÈRTZ, DVONN and YINSH are, in the first place, five separate games and they should always be treated as such. That aside, if you'd like to add an extra twist to GIPF or if you feel like playing a combination of games, you may do so through using potentials.

Playing GIPF with potentials is not obvious; it is something you'll have to get used to. And you'll only get used to it through being surprised by your opponent's potentials. This is a hard way to learn, indeed, but also the most effective one. Hold on for a few games, and suddenly you'll notice how each of the potentials will open up GIPF in a completely different way.

Potentials Add potentials to GIPF and you'll find out immediately why they are called "potentials". You bring them into play, but you don't know whether you will be able to use their special ability or not. They can be captured or neutralised, sometimes you must remove them from the board yourself - and sometimes you'll get the opportunity to use one… Just keep one thing in mind: as long as potentials on the board, they remain a threat for your opponent. The more potentials you add to GIPF, the more "potential" danger you create. You'll be amazed how much they'll influence your (and your opponent's) strategy…

Three kinds of potentials have been release yet: the TAMSK-potential, the ZÈRTZ-potential, and the DVONN-potential. The TAMSK-potential has the potential of an extra move, the ZÈRTZ-potential has the potential to jump over other pieces, and the DVONN-potential may jump on top of enemy pieces. If everything goes right, the YINSH-potentials will be released in October 2004. No idea yet with its special power will be!

GIPF Project - GIPF

GIPF - The 'Sliding Game' from the GIPF Project range of abstract strategy games.

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