Go originated in China over 2,000 years ago, and is enjoyed by more than 40 million players today! Despite the simple rules, the game of GO is rich in strategy and history. There have been many wars and battles waged on the principles of Go. The game is played by two players and the object of the game is to use one's stones to surround their opponent and dominate a larger portion of the board to win. There are no other Go sets anywhere like this one! This set combines a silicone Go board that will never crease even after being folded, with high quality ABS plastic stones. Because the board can be folded, it is ideal for travel without having to sacrifice size. As many other travel sets are miniature, this non-slip board is full-sized.