Yellow Mountain Imports Large Magnetic 19x19 Go Game Set Board (14.6-Inch) with Single Convex Stones - Folding, Portable, and Travel Ready Set

Pros:-Very high bang for your buck, considering it's 18.99 with free shipping.-Board is solidly constructed, with a smooth, durable hinge, and thick, high quality plastic. Board interlocks perfectly without a hitch when opened and closed.-Board is about 15 inches square, which is much closer to a real standard board than most cheap magnetic sets, where the board is so small you have to squint to see what's going on and the smallness of the board detracts from the enjoyment of the game.-Circular indents inside board hold stone containers in place while board is closed to prevent unnecessary sliding around. You have to actually clamp the board closed with your hands as you carry it though, as there is no automatic locking mechanism, or rather, it is extremely weak (which is actually a good thing imo)-The amount of attraction between the stones and the board is absolutely perfect. It's not too strong to hinder cleanup or removing stones, but strong enough for you to move the board around (even fold it in half mid game and/or flip it upside down like you're playing on the ceiling) without the stones coming off.-The stones themselves are a good size, slightly smaller than standard stones, but much larger than the usual tiny ones that you get in magnetic sets. You can actually hold them properly between your index and middle finger, and place them, which feels good. In addition to their diameter being only slightly smaller than standard 21mm stones, they are quite thick.-The part where the stones are ripped off from the plastic frame is SANDED and smooth, so there is no annoying sharp part to cut you. I saw someone else complaining about this problem on a different magnetic board.Cons:-Some of the magnetic fillings are uneven. Some of them are sticking out by 1mm (I had only 2 of these), and some are pushed in incompletely. Sometimes you can push them in yourself, but sometimes you can't. Not really a big deal, except if you slide these stones around on the board it may scratch the laminated surface. Most of my defective stones were black. I'd say only about 2 of them were really bad, with > 1mm protrusion from being flush with the surrounding plastic, and about 5 or 6 others were very slightly uneven.

If you spent 400$ on your goban and $200 on your stones, no you probably aren't going to like this set. On the other hand, I've got a surprisingly attractive, sturdy and nice feeling set that I'm not afraid to take somewhere. The board has a nice weight to it, on the table it's raised enough that a drink or plate isn't going to slide into the board. The playing surface has a nice subtle wood grain screened onto it. The plastic containers are plastic containers. They aren't overly cheap plastic containers and are quite serviceable and not anything to write home about. The stones are plastic but attain a nice feel and weight once they hit the board. Where they stick in place nicely. Another review said that it was surprisingly big. It is, indeed. The board is large enough that there is no problem picking up or placing the stones. The stones have a decent feel in the hand for plastic stones. When I got it, I opened it and my friend asked me what I paid for it. I told him about $25 with shipping and he said, "that doesn't look like a $25 game". Nice. The only drawback is the board is on the outside when closed, where it could get scratched. I'm getting a friend to make a pouch in which to carry it. Otherwise, I'd keep the box for some protection when traveling. But, I wouldn't be afraid to take this camping. If you want a decent go game to go this is definitely worth checking out.

This was purchased for a beginning player. The set is study overall. The magnetic board is a great feature allowing the magnetized pieces to be held in place when the board is cleared from the table for dinner. The one little niggle is the magnets in the pieces could be a little stronger.The stones are well finished plastic and come in plastic tubs which can be stored inside the folded up board. The simple instruction book is just enough to get going on the game.

The board folds up and is plastic, but sturdy and looks good. The stones are magnetic to gently stay in place, and though some other reviewers had bad/cheap quality, the ones I received were smooth and nicely made. Overall a well made product and pretty good value.

It works just fine. The playing pieces are a good size and their magnets work well to keep them in place. If the board was a little bigger, the captured pieces would be easier to pick up. The board, which is also the carrying case, is adequate. Since there is no latch to keep it closed, I use the box it came in when I take it somewhere. My only complaint is that the board doesn't lay completely flat when it is open for play. You can still put the playing pieces on the line where the two board halves meet so this doesn't keep you from using it. All in all, for the price, I can't complain.

this is greatrelative to the price it is great wuality and feelsome of the magnets dropped of the stones, but its an easy fix

Very pleasantly surprised with this go set! I was looking for something travel-friendly, full-sized, and something budget-friendly to not need to fear wear and tear. Searched many listings, seeing mixed reviews almost everywhere. I cannot attest to the actual longevity of this set as I just received it, but it feels impressively durable. It's not the prettiest set, but it's highly functional. The magnetic stones (made of a light plastic of some sort) work well to sustain bumps and hiccups, and the board itself is very crisply printed with a smooth, glossy finish. I am not afraid to get this set a bit wet! I actually received four extra stones (1 white and 3 black) with it, and the stones are stored securely in the provided plastic dishes, complete with lid. These are held in place by raised lips on the underside of the board when folded. So very pleased! Exactly what I was hoping for!