GO Wooden Board with Drawers

GO Wood Board with Drawers is a practical and beautiful version of the the classic 2 player game, recommended for ages 8 to adult.

By all appearances, Go is just two players taking turns laying stones on a grid of intersections. But once its basic rules are understood, Go shows its staggering depth. One can see why many people say it's one of the most elegant brain-burning abstract games in history, with players trying to claim territory by walling off sections of the board and surrounding each other's stones. The game doesn't end until the board fills up, or, more often, when both players agree to end it, at which time whoever controls the most territory wins.

This high-quality set includes a beautiful wood board with pull-out drawers for storing stones when not in use. Go is an ancient game of Chinese origin that rewards patience and concentration rather than greed and aggression. The shifting balance of territory and power can unnerve even the most disciplined and intellectual player.

This set is made of wood veneer to match the golden-tinged Kaya tree. GO board measures 11.75 x 11.75 x 1.875 in., and included 361 pieces, plus instructions.