A full set of 42 quality Shogi chess pieces made from maple wood. Includes a basic paper playing board for starting out and full English instructions. Timeless Japanese Classic Shogi is also known as Japanese chess, which translates as general's board game. It's a two-player strategy game that was played as early as the 16th century in Japan. Use this set of playing pieces to upgrade your current Shogi set. A paper shogiban (playing board) and a full English illustrated instruction manual are also included so you can also play anywhere. 44 Shogi Pieces The set includes 20 pawns (includes 2 extras), 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 4 lances, 4 knights, 4 silver generals, 4 gold generals, and 2 kings.
