ZÈRTZ (2000)

In this third addition to the GIPF Project players compete to acquire sets of multi-colored balls. This is mostly accomplished by jumping one ball over one or more others, Checkers-style, on a hex board. A player's turn consists of either jumping (which can be forced) or placing any color ball on the board and removing an empty space from the edge of the board. In this manner, the play space continually shrinks, giving the endgame an almost claustrophobic feel.

This game is part of project GIPF.

Home Page: http://www.gipf.com/zertz/index.html

Awards

• 2000 Spiel des Jahres Recommendation.
• 2000 Mensa Select Winner.

Online Play

• Boardspace.net (real-time, AI option)
• Gamerz (turn-based, play by email or play by web)

Local Computer Play

• Holtz

Microbadges

Project GIPF Microbadges

Components:

• 6 white marbles
• 8 grey marbles
• 10 black marbles
• 37 round board pieces
• 1 rulebook