Best products from r/shogi
We found 17 comments on r/shogi discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 11 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Kumonshuppan New Study Shogi Japanese Chess Pieces
- Manufacturer: Kumon
- Size (approx.): [Board] 35.7 cm in length ~ 33.6 cm in width ~ 3.2 cm in height (when opened), [Piece] 3.1 cm in length ~ 2.8 cm in width ~ 0.7 cm in thickness
- Includes: Shogi board 1 piece, 40 pieces piece, bridge piece (case), commentary china, [bridge piece] Synagenia + china
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2. Shogi - The Strategy Game with a Surprise Twist
The strategy game with a surprise twistFor two playersIncludes: Shogi board, 40 authentically-styled pieces inscribedYou win by liminating your opponent's KingAncient game of strategy and surpise now played by over 20 million people
3. Remembering the Kanji 1: A Complete Course on How Not to Forget the Meaning and Writing of Japanese Characters
- University of Hawaii Press
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4. Japanese in Mangaland: Learning The Basics
- Used Book in Good Condition
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6. Which pieces do you need to mate?
- 4G-LTE Bands 2 and 5; 3G - UMTS 850/1900/2100MHz: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1900MHz
- Item not compatible with CDMA Carriers such as Verizon or Sprint.
- 768mb memory, 4gb storage
- 570 mah battery
- Snapdragon 400
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7. Yellow Mountain Imports Shogi Japanese Chess Magnetic Travel Game Set - 9.75-Inch
- CLASSIC MAGNETIC SHOGI SET: An ideal travel set for the strategy board game enthusiast; This set comes with magnetic board and playing pieces; Board measures 9.75 x 9.75 x 0.9" ( 24.8 x 24.8 x 2.3cm)
- TRADITIONAL DESIGNED PLAYING PIECES: The set includes 18 pawns, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 4 lances, 4 knights, 4 silver generals, 4 gold generals, and 2 kings
- PORTABLE YET COMFORTABLE SIZE: King piece: 0.75 x 0.16 x 0.83" (1.9 x 0.4 x 2.1cm); Silver and Gold General: 0.71 x 0.16 x 0.79" (1.8 x 0.4 x 2cm); Pawns: 0.59 x 0.16 x 0.67" (1.5 x 0.4 x 1.7cm)
- BENEFITS OF SHOGI: A highly cerebral game, playing Japanese Chess helps develop and improve logical reasoning and memory skills; It also enhances strategic ability and trains players how to manage their resources
- READY TO PLAY: Full English illustrated instruction manual included; Entire set weighs 0.9lbs (380g)
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8. Yellow Mountain Imports Wooden Shogi Japanese Chess Game Traditional Koma Playing Pieces Set
- TRADITIONAL KOMA PLAYING PIECES: Shogi pieces are Bantarou-goma (painted running script) font in Genpai-goma style (black character on head, red character on tail)
- WOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP: Handcrafted from durable maple wood, the playing pieces measure: King/Opposing King: 1.06 x 1.14 x 0.31 inch (2.7 x 2.9 x 0.8 centimeters); Bishop/Rook : 0.94 x 1.06 x 0.28 inch (2.4 x 2.7 x 0.7 centimeter); Gold General/Silver General/Knight : 0.94 x 1.02 x 0.28 inch (2.4 x 2.6 x 0.7 centimeter); Lance/Pawn: 0.79 x 0.98 x 0.24 inch ( 2 x 2.5 x 0.6 centimeter)
- READY TO UPGRADE YOUR SET OR FOR PLAY: This set is ideal for upgrading your current Shogi set or pairing up with a new Shogi board
- BENEFITS OF SHOGI: A highly cerebral game, playing Japanese Chess helps develop and improve logical reasoning and memory skills; It also enhances strategic ability and trains players how to manage their resources
- INCLUDES PAPER SHOGIBAN (PLAYING BOARD) for starting out and travel use and a full english illustrated instruction manual
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9. Better Moves for Better Shogi (English and Japanese Edition)
Used Book in Good Condition
10. NEW animal Shogi of large forest (japan import) by GENTOSHA Education
- Stays soft until baked – Does not air dry. Remains soft and flexible until it is baked in your home oven - No kiln needed. Store extra clay to use later.
- In the classroom –offers an inexpensive way to let children explore their creativity.
- Easy to work with - Use your hands or try a variety of clay tools to create your finished pieces.
- Ideal DIY gift for everyone from kids to artists! - Includes 30 vibrant 1 oz. bars of clay: Black, Emerald, Violet, Yellow, Teal Pearl, Leaf Green, Red Hot Red, Just Orange, Ballerina, Lt. Blue Pearl, Translucent, Sweet Potato, Blue, Deep Red Pearl, Pearl, Spring Lilac, Suede Brown, Granny Smith, Gold, Lemonade, Navy Pearl, Hot Pink, Chocolate, Beige, Turquoise, Leaf Green, Sky Blue, Silver, Red, White
- Made in the USA - Non-Toxic Polymer Clay for Kids & Adults - This polymer clay is safe enough for artists of all ages since it conforms to ASTM D-4236 and EN 71 AP safety standards to be non-toxic.
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11. Yellow Mountain Imports Shogi Japanese Chess Game Set - Wooden Board with Drawers and Traditional Koma Playing Pieces
Classic Strategy: A perfect set for the strategy board game enthusiast; Shogi is one of the most interesting chess variants and this beautiful set comes with everything you need to playWood Craftsmanship: An elegant and practical Japanese Chess Set for the professional and beginner alike; This board...
It's like asking how long it will take to reach 1-dan, it varies so much depending on time commitment, motivation, personal ability and method. I'd expect it would take at least a couple years, though there are examples of people becoming somewhat fluent in 6 months, so anything is possible.
As for the best approach, you'll find lots of opinions. I think people are generally bad at remembering what it was like when they started learning and knew nothing, so all those "here's how I'd do it if I started all over again" are not always the best advice but I'll try to give you my version of it anyway:
Anyway this isn't everything, you need to continue with more grammar, practice, and so on while doing that, but this is the gist of what I wish I knew when I got started. I guess it can seem a bit overwhelming but just get started and go one step at a time...
Also you'll need this: Dictionary :)
Meh, I don't think it's necessary. You get used to the designs if you play enough. I've had great success teaching people to play shogi using this learner set that shows how each piece moves on the actual piece:
https://www.amazon.com/Study-Shogi-Japanese-Chess-Pieces/dp/B002ACUC4A/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=shogi+set&qid=1557609380&s=gateway&sr=8-5
I taught my friend and his girlfriend to play using this, and now they play each other even when I'm not around! he actually bought his own set because he liked it so much.
I will say though, I do like the designs you created and think they are very beautiful.
I have just received one of these sets. I ordered it from:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002ACUC4A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is really rather well made, though basic. It is all wood, and after the application of a little oil polish, it will look rather nice.
Normally, I wouldn't wish to be found dead in a ditch carrying a Shogi set with modified ('westernised') pieces, but this is OK. It is presumably a teaching set for Japanese children. It has the kanji in the centre of the (large-ish) pieces, and the moves sensibly illustrated - as shown in the illustration in the OP, in fact. It even has the two forms of the King, which sometimes doesn't happen with really low-end sets. Frankly, it's the only modified set I've seen in 50 years which is acceptable.
I also got a set of basic wooden Tori Shogi pieces from the same supplier - which is a bonus - Tori Shogi pieces are pretty hard to come by:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000BFMHKK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Later edit: There are other suppliers, mostly also despatching from Japan, but some from elsewhere. If you go for this, pick your supplier with care. I paid just over £30 for this item. Some (a very few) suppliers were charging up to £90+ for the same item!!!
http://shop.nekomado.com/products/detail.php?product_id=127
I bought these books and so far I've found the Joseki book extremely helpful. Unlike tsume problems, these books don't focus on singular solutions; rather, they break down various tactics and discuss why certain moves are optimal in various situations.
For an absolute beginning resource, I would recommend
https://www.amazon.com/Which-pieces-you-need-mate/dp/4905225043/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504898612&sr=8-1&keywords=which+pieces+do+you+need+to+mate
It'll introduce you to the dropping mechanism and what pieces you need to checkmate. After that, I would recommend looking up tsume problems, either through books or the internet.
Unfortunately, a large chunk of the best shogi resources are going to be in Japanese and they're probably only going to be available as physical copies in Japan. But consider buying the books I linked, work on tsume problems wherever you can find them, and check out http://www.shogishack.net/.
This one perhaps?
Personally, I bought one of the Nintendo Shogi boards. They are pretty nice at a reasonable price.
the Czech set is cool too:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FOY1WI
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And, George Hodges had the same solution as you back in the 1970s: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013F0L6Y
They look a bit like the pieces sold by Amazon, judgig by the kanji style: https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Shogi-Japanese-Chess-Pieces/dp/B003M2O1KI
I don't see how this is not a good idea, it's basically an artistic version of this, so not exactly anything new. I can agree however that it's kinda lame. It looks like whenever you upgrade a piece you have to basically switch it out with another piece rather than just flip it. Truly lame.
Oh, and also this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kumon-New-Study-Shogi/dp/B002ACUC4A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2