Shin Kaya Beginner's Reversible 13x13 / 9x9 Go Game Set Board (0.8-inch) with Double Convex Melamine Stones
Learn, teach or practice Go on a traditional Shin-Kaya veneer Go set. Full-sized double convex stones with reversible 13x13 and 9x9 grids.
- Reversible Go Board (Goban): 13x13 playing field on one side and 9x9 on the other; The 9x9 is great for learning rules and fundamentals, while the 13x13 helps expand a player into joseki and whole board concepts
- Japanese Standard Size: The board measures 13.8 x 13 x 0.8 inch (35 x 33 x 2 centimeters) and is made from Shin Kaya veneer with Japanese standard size grids of 22 x 23.5 millimeters
- Double Convex Stones: 7.5 x 22mm (size 28) stones made from extremely durable melamine paired with 2 plastic bowls (gosu)
- Portable Set: At 2kg (4.4lbs), this handy set can be played and enjoyed at home, school, work or outdoors by kids and adults alike
- The Way to Go: Included is Karl Baker's beginner classic booklet explaining the essential rules and strategies of Go
Item YN-LS001-A_US-SF002-A
UPC 810126014313
United StatesThis is an awesome size set. Very nice wood, great containers that hold the double convex stones. Lots of my friends play this game, so I wanted one, too! For the value, I recommend this purchase. And I am very happy with my Yellow Mountain Imports purchase.
United StatesThe board is smooth (crazily so; I can slide a melamine stone across it easily) and a delight to play on. The stones, while lighter, handle nicely and though a bit slippy are also very nice to play with. The board has a heft but is light enough to put into a large bag to be taken almost everywhere, and the finish/indecently smooth surface is durable (though I suggest wrapping in a cloth when transporting). The veneer is consistent and continuous, giving it a great look (though it is a bit orangey under some lights, in normal lighting it looks wonderful). 13x13 Go is a great fast game; a fight in the corners can quickly connect to become a larger fight over the centre and more. It will definitely fill the void for Go players traveling; it retains most features of 19x19 and is much more compact. YMI always makes great products, and this is another one. Get this if you want a budget board or a well made travel board to itch the Go scratch abroad.
United StatesI'm happy with this, except that Go is hard as sh*t!
United StatesWas looking for a cheap but decent quality set to take to work for games over lunch. This fits the bill perfectly. Did wash the stones using dish soap and a colander to make sure any manufacturing residue was gone and it was ready to play.
United StatesI ordered my Shin Kaya set a few weeks ago. It arrived within a couple days. Fast! I think the bamboo board is beautiful and the double convex stones are easy to play with. I have been wanting to learn the game Go for some time. This pandemic presented the perfect chance. My son and I have been playing every night and I am looking forward to getting good enough and confident enough to play on a 19x19 board. When I do, I will be ordering it from Yellow Mountain. Great stuff!