Foundations
Core concepts of XIMA: objectives, board, notation, and rules.
- Summary
- What is new in XIMA
- Rules and objectives
- XIMA board and notation
Scientific Xima
Web edition of the book Scientific Xima, organized for clear reading by topics: fundamentals, historical context, mathematical analysis, and practical training.
3D science game
CIMAX and game magnitudes
Combinatorial analysis
All book figures included
History & Context
Origins of XIMA and broader history/classification of board games.
- History of Xima
- Board games overview
- History of board games
- Classification and Scienluck
Magnitudes & CIMAX
Scientific framework: force, power, level, combinations, and rating equations.
- Number of combinations
- Game force
- Game power and level
- CIMAX equation
Practice
Game analysis examples, exercises, bibliography, and closing notes.
- Game analysis
- Exercises
- References
- Acknowledgments
Peek Inside The Book
A visual snapshot of key topics: board geometry, notation, combinations, magnitudes, and practical exercises.
The XIMA Board
Four levels and 3D accessibility define a new strategic space.
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Notation System
Very simplified algebraic notation for practical game recording.
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Combinatorial Growth
XIMA reaches huge branching factors by the second turn.
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Game Force Components
Board value, reserve blocks, captures, and win factors.
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CIMAX Calculation
Compute player rating correction from force, power, and level.
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Training Exercises
Practice with visual exercises extracted from the book.
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