Go
an ancient oriental board game still popular in Japan
TRANSLATION
The oldest board game still played today is Go, a game with only a few very simple rules but such complex strategy that many players dedicate their entire lives to its mastery.
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
The aesthetics of the game are as important as the game itself. The best boards are thick, solid pieces of yellow hardwood; the best stones are made from slate and clamshells; the stones are kept in elegant wooden bowls. Although most people play with much less expensive boards and stones, it is possible to spend many thousands of dollars on a nice Go set.
For a good introduction to the game see:
http://www.well.com/user/mmcadams/gointro.html
For a good introduction to the game see:
http://www.well.com/user/mmcadams/gointro.html
