Introductory & Travel Sets

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OLDE ASIA

GO = WEI CHI = PADAUK

Today, Go is considered the oldest continuously played game in the world. Although other games may be as old, only Go has the oldest recorded set of rules. The game has roots in China and arrived in Japan around 800 AD. It has often been a part of military training in East Asia. It is known as Wei-chi in China and Padauk in Korea.

Standard boards have 19 x 19 lines and larger sized squares. Boards of only 13 x 13 lines are great for beginners, for short games, or for studying advanced strategies and traps. They usually have the larger sized squares.
Smaller boards with smaller sized squares and smaller stones (often plastic) are usually easier to carry and store, less expensive, and a good way to try the game without a huge investment.

This page updated AUGUST 2007
Warning: Many of these games contain small pieces which can be hazardous for small children.

To Order

These are complete sets with board and stones. They are good for people exploring the game of Go without the investment in money and space that one might need for better, more professional equipment. For players wondering what Go is like, these sets can provide games in living rooms and at kitchen tables, in coffee shops and pubs, airport terminals, universities, school lunch rooms and work break rooms.

Description & Ordering	Picture of Product
Beveled Wooden Go, Nonfolding - Light weight for easy carrying, single piece wooden board with smaller than standard-sized squares. Comes with small GLASS stones in plastic storage containers. 19x19 lined board is 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" with beveled edges and felted bottom, little less than 3/4" thick. Good for bookshelves and small tables. Select this item $25.00 How many do you want? Do not enter more than 99
Go on Folding Wooden Box - This is a folding box with a small-squared, 19x19 lined go board on the outside. Light weight and a smaller size makes it easy to toss in a backpack for carrying. Also good for bookshelves and small tables. Small button-sized, plastic stones are stored inside the box. 11 3/4 x 6 x 2 inch closed box. Select this item $35.00 How many do you want? Do not enter more than 99
Thin Folding Go Set, Standard Squares - Thin folding wooden go board with standard sized squares, 19x19 lined. Comes with large plastic stones in plastic bowls. 15 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 3/4 inch closed board. Select this item $40.00 How many do you want? Do not enter more than 99
Magnetic Go on a Box - A bump won't change stone positions that are in play on this very magnetic go set. A fold-up magnetic board is on the outside of a folded black case. Approx 12" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/2" when closed, this set easily slips into a backpack or under the arm. 180 white and 181 black small magnetic stones are stored in plastic containers inside the box. 19x19 lined. Select this item $25 How many do you want? Do not enter more than 99
Magnetic Roll-up Go - Magnetic mat keeps stones in place during quick games. The canvas traveling tube with an adjustable carrying strap holds the 19 x19 lined magnetic roll-up mat and bags of small stones. Select this item $55 How many do you want? Do not enter more than 99

We are pleased to have found a provider of Go supplies, including professional grade boards and stones. Our previous supplier had been rather unpredictable during the past few years, so we had removed boards and stones. We are so happy to have supplies again!
Katsura Wood is a possible Endangered Species in some Asian countries. Needless to say, this makes getting Katsura boards difficult.
Caring for your board: wipe it off with a soft cloth. Avoid liquids, cleaners, or wood polishers which may harm the surface. Use a lightly damp cloth for more thorough cleaning. Go board oils are available but are not necessary.