
- BGG rank
- BGG #262
- BGG rating
- 7.7
YINSH
- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2003

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GIPF Project Set 3 is an expansion for GIPF released in 2006 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kris Burm and its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Pattern Building.
This includes three expansions for GIPF. Contents: 6 YINSH-potentials for each player 6 PÜNCT-potentials for each player 3 extra basic pieces for each player See the project GIPF wiki page for more details on the potentials' powers. The YINSH-potential can slide off its piece, any number of empty spots, for sneaky deployment. The PÜNCT-potential can land atop certain other pieces (different ones than the DVONN-potential), changing their color, or possibly introducing more GIPF-pieces mid-game! GIPF Set 3 contains 6 white and 6 black YINSH-potentials, 6 white and 6 black PÜNCT-potentials, and 3 white and 3 black extra basic pieces to play "Ultimate GIPF". For the very brave amongst players: that is GIPF with 21 basic pieces and all 5 different kinds of potentials. This is probably the last part of Project GIPF - after all those years players can combine all games :) First product of cooperation of Kris Burm with company SMART.
GIPF Project Set 3 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for GIPF Project Set 3 is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists GIPF Project Set 3 for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
GIPF Project Set 3 has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
GIPF Project Set 3 belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Pattern Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of GIPF Project Set 3 are: Kris Burm. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists GIPF Project Set 3 as an expansion for GIPF. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need GIPF to use it. Check that your edition of GIPF is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.