From: Doug Dysart <dysartdj <at> EMAIL <dot> UC <dot> EDU>
Date: 27 sep 1998
Subject: Int'l Shogi Set

Hi all,

Today I played on a new (used) set which Josh Krekeler got from an auction
online.  I was very impressed.  It has the standard int'l pieces, made out
of plastic, but the board resembles a chess board.  This is unique for a
nice shogi board.

My reason for posting this is that I'd like to order more of these sets,
as they would invariably attract many chess players who are intimidated by
Japanese culture, the characters, or the lack of black squares.  I hope to
also make a 3-D set resembling a chess set.

Anyway, the set I played on today is made by Games Gang, Inc.  John
Fairbairn wrote the rules, which are nicely illustrated.  It was made back
in '87, but it should still be out there somewhere, waiting for me to get
my hands on it.

Cheers,
Doug Dysart
dougd.conk.com   (no http://)
Epage: 5133955819 <at> epage <dot> arch <dot> com
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