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THE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

The information below will answer your question regarding why play go, the benefits of playing go for all ages, our outreach and goals, where you could buy go equipment, a list of go celebrities you could follow, and the history of Go.

WHY PLAY GO?

Playing Go is a fantastic way to have fun while sharpening your mind. It's a game of strategy and patience that can help improve your problem-solving skills. Plus, it's a great way to make new friends and connect with people from different cultures. So, give Go a try, and you'll discover a world of excitement and mental challenge waiting for you!

BENEFITS

  1. Memory Training: You must remember important shapes and moves, both for playing and avoiding.

  2. Boosts Concentration: In every game, you encounter unique and complex situations, so keeping your focus is crucial.

  3. Ignites Creativity: Your task is to think ahead and come up with creative moves and strategies.

  4. Encourages Critical Thinking: Playing Go demands a thoughtful mindset from you and a willingness to tackle problem-solving challenges.

  5. Makes You Reflect on Behavior: Go actively penalizes recklessness and thoughtlessness in your actions.

  6. Nurtures Positive Traits: On the Go Board, indulging in envy, anger, and greed can get you into trouble.

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OUTREACH & GOALS

PUBLIC EVENTS

  • Anime Club @ Main County Library (2024)

  • Bon Dance Festival in Greenville (August 2024)

LOCATIONS PLAYED

  • The Main County Library, Simpsonville Library | Hendricks Branch, Augusta Road | Ramsey Family Branch Library

  • Coffee shops: eCity Java, Bradbury Bistro, Common House

  • Empire Games (Anderson)​

UPCOMING

  • Getting in touch with the Anderson and Clemson Universities

  • A Discord server for our members

  • A tournament in 2025

FAMOUS GO PLAYERS

Follow these players on Instagram:

BUYING GO STUFF

Check out the 4 stores below. If you'd like to purchase a go set, a board, or stones, check out Yellow Mountain Imports or the Kurokigoishiten site. If you want to buy a 13x13/9x9 go board, check out this option on Amazon.

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HISTORY OF GO

Although widely accepted as having been created around 2356 B.C. in China, a legend tells of an emperor conceiving the 'surrounding game' (Weiqi) to teach his son the way of strategy, as the son seemed to not be so keen on studying. After being introduced to Japan around 500 B.C., the game took off in popularity. During the Tokugawa period in Japan, the government funded 4 schools to teach what was now known in Japan as the game Igo. Playing Go became a profession and was held in high regard as one of the four scholarly arts, alongside calligraphy, painting, and playing an instrument. After Japan entered the world stage during WWII, Go became known worldwide.

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