I’d like to thank L.Lynn Smith for developing the “Official” Zillions of Games version of Qyshinsu. The flow is nice and can sometimes prove to be a worthy adversary. For myself, I enjoy exploring the depths of the play and seeing how the computer employs its strategies & tactics.

Download zip file:  Qyshinsu: Zillions version

For those unfamiliar with the Zillions of Games software, you may see more information here - http://www.zillions-of-games.com

I just wanted to share this message I received from someone who had just received their Zhadu a couple of days ago. It’s the little things that truly matter.

Rodney– 

  Thought you’d like to hear this: I was playing Zhadu with a friend at a local diner, and the couple next to us asked what it was we were playing. We described the game and told them a little about you, and left them with one of your business cards. I honestly don’t expect that it’ll lead to a sale or anything, but, it does speak to how elegant and beautiful the game both looks and feels. Congrats — Zhadu’s a very good game that I expect to enjoy for many years to come.

–Jason

On Saturday May 17, 2008 I held a gathering for the release of my second original classic strategy collection, “Qyshinsu: Mystery of the Way”. The event was filled with warm regards and fellowship. I am still speechless by the amount of love and support from friends and family who attended. It has truly been a blessing for me to share my joy in this way.

It was nice to show folks of what my work actually involves - I create the game, the graphic design, and writing also. It was also an opportunity to thank my woodworker Tim who has been with me on this strange journery of mine since day one. I enjoyed providing folks with a sense of what actually goes into my “work”. Although the pieces are manufactured, all the boards are handcrafted by Tim himself. The quality of craftmanship he brings is invaluable.

The road has been a long as look back over the last 15 years of quietly mastering my “craft”. I proud to release this latest collection as the depth alone is worthy of exploration. I am currently working on my 6th game while the 3rd, 4th, and 5th are eagerly awaiting to be released as well. As a friend of mine once said, “In all things there own time.”

To those who have and continue to support me and my work throughout the years, I simply bow and say “Thank you”!

The simplicity of the Zhadu board design belies a depth and uniqueness in the stones movement. While from first appearance there appear to be eight triangles, there are in fact four places within each one that a stone may reside - near the three corners and the center.

“The path you travel are the steps you leave behind” - Guhrel

This results in a total of 32 spaces on the Zhadu board for the stones to move along. One’s journey in becoming adept at Zhadu consists of learning to understand the “pathways” of which the stones travel. Read the rest