{"product_id":"yellow-mountain-imports-magnetic-shogi-set-9-6-inch-travel-japanese-chess-game-with-40-pieces","title":"Yellow Mountain Imports Magnetic Shogi Set – 9.6-Inch Travel Japanese Chess Game with 40 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Shogi set from Yellow Mountain Imports gives you a full 40-piece Japanese chess game on a compact 9.6-inch magnetic board. Weighing just under a pound, it’s designed for travel—play at a café, on a train, or wherever you go without pieces sliding around. The set includes an English instruction manual, making it easy for newcomers to learn the “Game of Generals.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box and how big is it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard (open)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6 x 9.6 x 0.75 in (24.4 x 24.4 x 1.9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9 lb (408 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing \/ Bishop \/ Rook piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 x 0.8 x 0.2 in (1.9 x 2.1 x 0.4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold \/ Silver General \/ Knight piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 x 0.8 x 0.2 in (1.8 x 2 x 0.4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnight \/ Lance piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6 x 0.7 x 0.2 in (1.6 x 1.8 x 0.4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePawn piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6 x 0.7 x 0.2 in (1.5 x 1.7 x 0.4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 (18 pawns, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 4 lances, 4 knights, 4 silver generals, 4 gold generals, 2 kings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does the magnetic board help during play?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe board and pieces are both magnetic, so your setup stays put even if the table gets jostled. That makes this set a solid choice for crowded coffee shops, trains, or any spot where a bump could scatter regular pieces. The 9.6-inch playing surface is large enough for comfortable play but small enough to tuck into a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA complete set of traditional Shogi pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get the full lineup for standard Shogi: 18 pawns, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 4 lances, 4 knights, 4 silver generals, 4 gold generals, and 2 kings. All pieces are made from durable high-impact plastic that can handle repeated use. Their compact size (each piece is roughly 0.7 to 0.8 inches tall) fits the board well without crowding the squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCan playing Shogi sharpen your thinking?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany players find that Shogi—a game with deep roots in Japanese strategy culture—helps improve logical reasoning, memory, and resource management. Because captured pieces can be dropped back into play, every decision carries weight. It’s a game that rewards forward planning and adaptability, and this set lets you practice those skills anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pieces are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e40 pieces total: 18 pawns, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 4 lances, 4 knights, 4 silver generals, 4 gold generals, and 2 kings. Each piece is shaped and inscribed for its role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the exact board dimensions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen open, the board measures 9.6 x 9.6 x 0.75 inches (24.4 x 24.4 x 1.9 cm). It folds for storage and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs an instruction manual included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the set comes with a full English illustrated instruction manual that explains the rules and piece movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat safety certifications does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set is Consumer Safety Certified, though the specific standards are not listed in the product details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yellow Mountain Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58079620890927,"sku":null,"price":27.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/4478\/7503\/files\/yellow-mountain-imports-magnetic-shogi-set-96-inch-travel-japanese-chess-game-with-40-pieces-1.jpg?v=1781618970","url":"https:\/\/toysforkid.co.uk\/products\/yellow-mountain-imports-magnetic-shogi-set-9-6-inch-travel-japanese-chess-game-with-40-pieces","provider":"Toys For Kid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}