What would make a Gipf Series II?
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Gipf is likely the most successful abstract strategy publishing effort ever.
Of course it was solidified by the genius of Kris Burm
But there was more to it too. The games were sort of an exploration on a theme, with diversity within that mix. Zertz and Punct are very different, but fit the series when it is taken as a whole.
Standardized packaging and approach to production of game elements was another major factor. The six boxed game look great on a shelf.
So while Burm has been relatively quiet, and no scuttlebutt on a new series from him, I am surprised the publisher did not jump on board and create a 'Gipf Series II'.
There are games out there now that would probably work as a series if brought together.
So what six would make it?
Let's focus on games created this millennium, the renaissance of abstracts anyway.
I will start the list but hoping it organically grows to find the 'right 6' for an imagined series.
NOTE I collected the Deiter Stein games at top of list as a viable 5-game set in my mind.
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Board Game: Volo
[Average Rating:7.37 Unranked]
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Volo was the game which inspired this list, so I'll start there.
My board in pic red & black stones (Cardinals & Crows)
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Board Game: Abande
[Average Rating:7.16 Overall Rank:3029]
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In the nature of Dvonn/Tzaar
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Board Game: Ordo
[Average Rating:7.35 Overall Rank:3890]
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I add Ordo not that I think it fits gipf idea all that well, but to point out designer Dieter Stein is nearing Kris Burm status in my mind.
When you look at Ordo, Volo and Abande as a trio of games they are extremely good.
Abande was actually part of a trilogy of similarly-themed games, and arguably the best of the three, although Stein prefers Attangle.
Accasta is the third game, and not as elegant in my mind.
Still looking at his games I am left to wonder how Burm gets famous on Gipf and Stein games are barely published, getting none of the exposure they are due, and that a larger publisher would afford?
My game board in pic.
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Board Game: Mixtour
[Average Rating:7.92 Unranked]
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would round out a Dieter Stein set nicely with Volo, Ordo, Abande and Attangle.
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Board Game: Avverso
[Average Rating:7.03 Unranked]
Björn Hansson
Sweden
Jakobsberg
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This has a lot of Gipf-y feel.
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Board Game: Tix
[Average Rating:7.01 Unranked]
Martijn Althuizen
Netherlands
Helmond
Noord Brabant
Yep, that's my company...
Yep, that's me...
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Tix isn't much like the Gipf games. But I was inspired by the fact that Kris Burm published all the games of the project. It's what really got me into boardgaming (again) around the turn of the century.
So here's to Kris! 
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Board Game: Coerceo
[Average Rating:7.00 Unranked]
Chief EGG Head
United States
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Capturing pieces and a shrinking player area are reminiscent of GIPF
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I'll throw this one out there. Abstract the graphic design, like mine below, and it might be GIPFy.
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Andy Andersen
United States
Newark
Delaware
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This might be adaptable
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United States
Minden
Nevada
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If you ditched the penguins and fish, I could easily see this being a Gipf game.
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Board Game: Limit
[Average Rating:6.95 Unranked]
Pablo Schulman
Brazil
Belo Horizonte
Minas Gerais
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Limit, by Cameron Browne reminds me of Zèrtz.
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(I still need to find a copy so I can try it)
Hmm, let's see, Twilight Struggle followed by Tamsk and some other abstracts as well!
