I would call GO a type of Japanese chess, you better ask Miguel for a good explanation (if you dare and have a lot of time!) Black and white disks that MUST be gripped with a special technique (also useful when fishing in a bag of M&M's), a wooden board with a grid... much too abstract for me to enjoy... I prefer Cranium and other socially demanding "parlour games" that leave Miguel exasperated. But hey, give it a try!  

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