I'm pretty curious to see the process nowaday

What the heck is going on with that game at 1:28?

Yunzi's are supposed to have lead in them. The highest quality Yunzi in China all have lead in them but at a very very low concentration.

@hananokuni2580 The thing I don't like about either is they are both highly manufactured. Bamboo is a hollow rod, the process to strip and build them into a large board with glue and lacquer is just way too processed for my tastes. Shell, Slate, and Wood on the other hand is so perfect. Shell carved into stone. Slate carved into stone. And most importantly a single, solid piece of wood, lines drawn with a samurai sword. You can't get more aesthetically pleasing or have more attitude than that!

@canadianfirzen I like the yunzi stones better for some reason. Of course clamshell & slate are the gold standard in Go gear for many, but is something about yunzi stones on a bamboo board that induces relaxation and calm. Really enriches the experience, but then again I've only played with yunzi and not slate & shell. I really miss my yunzi set ;_; A good game of Go is mainly about attitude, IMHO.

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Funny, I thought the process would be more automated.

I really miss my Yunzi + bamboo board set. The aesthetic of clouds floating over the board adds a relaxing atmosphere to any game of Weiqi.

i have yunzi stones and they are awesome

yeah have the same stones xD but...I don't really like feeling of the surface of those stones... ^^°

are you all a bunch of fucking uneducated racist idiots? this is not propaganda, it is a DOCUMENTARY on a chinese board game. sheesh...

Just got some! I actually like them more than shell stones.

Dude, all advertisement is propaganda.

One definition of "propaganda" is: allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause. The kettle just returned your call. He said, "ironic".

Did anyone recognize the pros? I think one was Cho Hun-Hyeon, but what about the others?