Shogi Japanese Chess Game Set - Wooden Table Board with Drawers and Traditional Koma Playing Pieces
Immerse yourself in the world of Shogi, the ancient Japanese board game of strategy and skill! Conquer the board, outwit your opponent, and become the ultimate shogun with this wooden, portable magnetic Shogi set.
- Classic Strategy: A perfect set for the strategy board game enthusiast; Shogi is one of the most interesting chess variants and this beautiful set comes with everything you need to play
- Wood Table Style Board: An elegant and practical Japanese Chess Set for the professional and beginner alike; Made with wood veneer on MDF, this board measures 10.6 x 9.8 x 1.8 inches (27 x 25 x 5 centimeters ) and comes with convenient drawers to store the Shogi playing pieces
- Maple Wood Playing Pieces: Traditional Koma playing pieces feature kanji characters in painted running hand script font (Bantarou-goma) using Genpai-goma style with a black character on the head and a red character on the tail
- Ready To Play: Full English illustrated instruction manual included
Item US-SH002-D
UPC 810126016034
This shogi set is a solid little set for the price. I would recommend it for those starting shogi who do not want to get a more expensive set but still want the feel of the wood pieces.
Pros:
Set is affordable and has spot to store pieces, comes with 2 extra pawns, and the board has a good weight to it. Pieces are red on the promoted side providing a good visual aide for new players.
Cons:
Board is slightly smaller than regular shogi board, so larger pieces overhang squares. Overall quality of the board is suitable for playing but not great for display, the top veneer smells strongly of wood glue and has some small bubbles.
The overall board is much darker than the images on the site, but this is not a big deal, just be aware it does not look quite so similar to traditional spruce.
Font on the pieces can be a bit difficult to read with wide strokes compared to traditional kanji script, though it is still able to be understood. People moving from this set as their first set to a more traditional shogi set may at first struggle with identifying other more typical script. Some of the pieces are smudged a bit from the stamping process of the characters.
Overall I think for the price this set is wonderful, and I think it will make for a great introductory set for those looking to learn the game and then eventually purchase a carved set.
Recipient loved it and said it’s good quality and exactly what he had in mind when he asked for a shigo set for Christmas. Thanks!
Absolutely love the quality of the board and individual pieces that came with it. My nephew and I played a few games and we absolutely love it. Will keep on playing it for the forseeable future. A great addition to the many board games we have at home.
The wood is smooth and doesn't have any splinters. It feels nice to hold and touch. Instructions were easy to understand and descriptions of the pieces made everything clear
I've used this board every day since I bought it. The pieces and the board are so beautifully made, and I love that the little drawer is magnetic.