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Starter Set / Shogi / Japanese Chess in a Tube!

Starter Set / Shogi / Japanese Chess in a Tube!

£10.00

Shogi or Japanese Chess, in a tube - a great starter set.

Starter game in a tube; tan coloured leatherette board, 31.5x26cm, set of cream plastic tiles (Koma) with traditional Japanese markings; simple instructions.



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Shogi / Japanese Chess Wooden Playing Pieces

Shogi / Japanese Chess Wooden Playing Pieces

£19.00

Set of standard size simple wooden Shogi tiles half with red and half with black traditional Japanese markings; traditional standard size `greaseproof` paper board, 28.5x23.5cm, in a sturdy plastic storage box, 9x9x4.5cm. Genuine Japanese product.

This set of Shogi Koma are made of wood and use traditional Japanese markings. Half in red and half in black, although a colour difference between the opposing sides is not fundamental to the game as in the case of Western Chess.

These markings, known as karagana, are those found in the normal 'how to play' books.



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Backgammon Replacement Pieces and Dice

Backgammon Replacement Pieces and Dice

£12.50

Replacment pieces for backgammon, including dice.

Both dice and the counters are made of wood. The counters are smooth faced on both sides, 30mm in diameter, and 8mm in thickness. The dice are size 15mm.



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Plastic Playing Cards - Tournament Super Index (Poker Size)

Plastic Playing Cards - Tournament Super Index (Poker Size)

£2.75

Plastic Playing Cards - Tournament Super Index (Poker Size).

100% plastic cards can be bent and washed, and have an extremely high durability. 63mm x 88 mm.

Super Index displays larger picture of the cards index, making them easier to see.

Please note: Blue / Black only.

BUY SIX OR MORE - GET 10% DISCOUNT OFF THIS PRODUCT!

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Mancala / Oware - oblong

Mancala / Oware - oblong

£25.00

Ancient game believed to be created in Africa hundreds (if not thousands) of years ago. Board is composed of six bins on each side of the board, and on scoring bin on each side.

High quality wooden playing board and seed pieces: made in Africa.

This is our most popular Mancala set - and the one we play with!

Approx 50cm in length.

Please note: colour of wood and design carvings may vary to that as shown.

Manufactured under a fair trade agreement in Africa.



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Shogi for Beginners - Book

Shogi for Beginners - Book

£9.95

This book is generally thought to be the definitive starting point for any English speaker wanting to learn Shogi. It explains the rules and the strategies clearly and in detail. It covers everything you need to know, from opening through to the endgame, so that you can start playing right away. (Beg; 170 pages)

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Chinese Chess / Xiangqi

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Starter Set / Xiangqi / Chinese Chess in a Tube!

Starter Set / Xiangqi / Chinese Chess in a Tube!


Price: £10.00

The most played chess in the world is Xiangqi or Chinese chess. It has been said that western chess is a war but Xiangqi is battle!

Starter game in a tube; ivory-coloured, leatherette board, 32.5x29.5cm; wooden pieces, 3.5cm diameter, with traditional Chinese symbols in red and green. English names can be marked on the reverse of pieces. Simple instructions.




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Basic Xiangqi / Chinese Chess

Basic Xiangqi / Chinese Chess


Price: £12.00

The most played chess in the world is Xiangqi or Chinese chess. It has been said that western chess is a war but Xiangqi is battle!

Large wooden pieces and fold out playng mat.

Please note that all the symbols on this chess set are in Chinese.



Xiangqi / Chinese Chess - with pieces

Xiangqi / Chinese Chess - with pieces

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The most played chess in the world is Xiangqi or Chinese chess. It has been said that western chess is a war but Xiangqi is a battle!

Folding wooden board and copper/pewter pieces.

Small set: 22.5 x 22.5 x 1.8cm, King 3.4cm
Large set: 35.5 x 30.5 x 2cm, King size 4.2cm



Chinese Chess for Beginners - Book

Chinese Chess for Beginners - Book


Price: £7.50

The `Elephant Game`, as it is known by the Chinese, has a unique style of play resulting in a wide-open quick-moving and aggressive contest. Generally thought to be the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn Chinese Chess, this explains the rules and strategies ckearly and in detail. It covers everything you need to know, from opening through to endgame. (Beg; 185 pages)

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