Look here for great buys - games that are ends of lines we longer stock, one-off samples we decided not to buy in bulk, or worn/damaged items. Photos and descriptions clearly outline the appearance and details. One only of each item available, unless otherwise stated.
Any scuffs, wear and damage is described briefly in the title, then in more detail using the MORE button. |
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From the largest and most complex to the smallest and simplest, all our puzzles are designed and made to intrigue and challenge players whatever their age and level of experience. Something for everyone! |
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Challenge and strategy have driven players around the world since earliest times. Find out more about the great world games of Chess, Go, Shogi, Xiang Qi and Mah Jong. |
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Go (known as Igo in Japan, Weiqi in China, and Baduk in Korea. A popular mind game for two players, with the aim of capturing territory, rather than pieces, by placing Go stones strategically on the board. |
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Shogi or Japanese Chess play can be as deep or as shallow as you want it to be! Captured pieces are never out of the game but can be re-placed anywhere on the board. Games of Shogi rarely end in a draw.
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Xiang Qi or Chinese Chess is known as the kung fu of board games! Fast-moving with broad-ranging tactical fights. |
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A gambling game rather like the card game Rummy. It has become as much renowned for the quality & design of its pieces as for the game itself, with various elements made out of bamboo and bone, engraved and colourful.
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An extremely popular battle game between two armies moving to capture the enemy King. Distinctive pieces have different moves making Chess a wide-ranging, intriguing game. |
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A popular all-age family game with opposing pieces moving and leapfrogging across the board to capture and finally defeat their opponent. A simple target to aim for, but many subtle strategies to learn along the way. |
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Dating back 5000 years, the modern game evolved in the 10th century and the current rules laid down in 1743. A game of intrigue and challenge, easy to begin playing, but taking far longer to master the secrets and strategies. |
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Great family games that can be enjoyed at beginner through to advanced levels. |
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For players looking for more unusual games: from quick games such as Mu Torere (New Zealand), Four Field Kono (Korea), Three Men's Morris (UK) and Seega (Egypt) to Poker and card games. The classic family game of Draughts and oriental games such as Jun Qi, The Army Game, Dou Shou Qi and Pai Gow for the enthusiast. |
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 | BOOKS We specialize in Go books, with a huge range for players of all abilities. We also have some books for players of Shogi, Xiang Qi, Chess, Backgammon, Mah Jong, as well as books for puzzle enthusiasts. |
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