Gobans

/ɡoʊˈbɑːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of goban; multiple Go boards, either physical boards or conceptual game states.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'goban' with '-s' suffix, from Japanese 'gōban' (碁盤).

Kelly Says

Master Go players can visualize multiple gobans simultaneously in their minds—studies show professional Go players develop extraordinary spatial memory abilities, with brain scans revealing enhanced activity in regions associated with strategic pattern recognition.

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