coffee and go
What’s black and white and Zoka all over? Well if it’s monday morning then it must be the go gathering at Zoka Coffeehouse in Wallingford.
Go (also called weiqi in chinese and baduk in korean) is an ancient strategy game played on a board with a grid on it. Two players take turns placing black and white stones on the board, with the intent of capturing territory by surrounding it.
Zoka plays host to an informal gathering of amateur go players every monday morning. The go players find Zoka a friendly and comfortable place to scratch heads, drink beverages, and enjoy their favorite game.
In many countries it would be unnecessary to explain this popular game, but here in america it’s not as common and many people don’t know it. If you’re curious, most go players would be happy to explain how the game works. It’s very easy to learn, but due in part to that simplicity, it takes a long time to become good. Patience and planning are rewarded, but creative thinking can be too.
While it won’t stop the Bush administration from waging war and corrupting the government, it may be a rich and rewarding pastime for these troubled times. I say check it out.