Shin Kaya 1.6-Inch Reversible 19x19 / 13x13 Go Game Set Board with Double Convex Yunzi Stones and Jujube Wood Bowls
Master and enjoy one of the world's oldest strategy games on a reversible Japanese standard size Shin Kaya Go game board with genuine Yunzi stones and jujube bowls.
- Two-In-One Playing Fields Go Board: This reversible board has 19x19 playing field on one side and 13x13 on the other; The 19x19 side is for standard gameplay, while the 13x13 is great for learning rules and fundamentals and for quick games
- Shin Kaya Go Board: Shin Kaya is valued for the resonating sound it creates when the stone hits the wood; It's also known for its soft touch, beautiful grain patterns, color, shine, and even fragrance; The board measures 18.1 x 16.9 x 1.6 inches (46 x 43 x 4 centimeters) with Japanese standard size grids of 22 x 23.5 millimeters
- Double Convex Stones: Yunzi stones have been made for almost a thousand years from the Yunnan Province in southern China; They're beautiful to look at, carry a nice heavy feel, and possess deep sounding 'snap' qualities; They're also the official stones of all professional Chinese Weiqi (Go) tournaments; These size 33 stones each measure 9.2 x 21 millimeters (about 0.36 x 0.83 inch)
- Set Of 2 Wild Jujube Bowls: Jujube or Chinese date wood is a hard and sturdy species; Each deep, natural grained bowl measures 5.9 x 4.3 inches (15 x 10.8 centimeters); The set comes with securing bowl straps and a vinyl carrying go bowl case
- The Way To Go: Included is Karl Baker's beginner classic booklet explaining the essential rules and strategies of Go
Item YN-TS015-A_YN-SB001-A
UPC 810989025457
Also, my goban arrived slightly warped, which caused it to wobble, but the support team resolved the issue, and I’m happy with my purchase overall. Just note that the birch is a few shades more yellow and less warm brown. It’s not a bad thing, but something to keep in mind. I would definitely purchase from YMI again.
Insofar as Go can be a tactile game with the right set, this set is a joy to play with. The stone pieces have a heft, curve, and weight that is a pleasure to handle, and they sound pleasant being placed on the exceptionally sturdy board. The bowls for the stones are artful. The entire set has a sense of nearly literal gravity, not just form the execution of the design, but from the dense weight of the incredible slab of a playing table and the full bowls.
If you are balking at the price, keep in mind that you aren't just buying a board game with this set. When not being played, the set itself is practically displayable art; put the bowls on a bookshelf by your favorite novels, and place some pegs on the wall to hold the playing table, and you will have elevated the decor of your home as well. Then play a game on this, and one of those $30 plastic sets, and tell me you can't just feel the difference.
I am impressed with the excellent quality of the board and the stones. Very satisfied with the purchase and will be enjoying the game.
Love this set, the bowls are gorgeous, and the stones feel so nice after they’ve been properly oiled, they have such a nice quality. The board is gorgeous and feels very high quality, the only downside is the board is not etched along the lines like the bamboo boards are, which I was a little disappointed in, but it’s still a very nice playing board. Shipment was quick and it was packaged very securely. Love the included carrying case as well, makes it very convenient for travel. Thank you so much!
Beautiful hand feel, excellent materials...very well made set in perfect sizing for long time plays. Well worth the price.