Go 'DELUXE' Wooden Board Game 'A Game of Oriental Strategy' by Hansen

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Go is one of the world's oldest strategy games, with roots tracing back over 2,500 years to ancient China. This two-player game requires strategic thinking as players use stones to conquer territories on the board. It spread through Korea and Japan, becoming a cultural touchstone and an enduring test of skill and patience. The game is known for its deep complexity and has been played for centuries by both beginners and experts. This Deluxe edition by John N. Hansen Co. features a solid wood playing board with felted corners underneath, and includes Go stones and instructions. The game is played on a grid of 19 horizontal and 19 vertical lines. Each turn, a player places one stone of their colour on an empty intersection, with the aim of surrounding and claiming more territory than the opponent. It requires patience, concentration, and strategic thinking, making it a challenging and rewarding experience well suited to older teens and adults.