30 May,2026 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani Gabhare
Participants play a round of Go. The two-player game is almost 4500 years old. pics courtesy/association of Indian Go players
Every ancient civilisation had its own game. In India, it was Chaturanga, the precursor to modern chess. In Mesopotamia, it was the Royal Game of Ur, one of the oldest known board games, dating back more than 4500 years. For the Chinese, it was Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) and Weiqi, better known as Go - a game created over 3000 years ago that remains one of the oldest continuously played board games in the world. DaBombaes, a Bandra-based community events platform known for its curated experiences, gaming nights, and social mixers, is hosting a beginner-friendly workshop dedicated to the ancient Chinese game of Go.
Pooja Vora and Mohit Bhatia, its founders, explain that the session is designed to make the game accessible to newcomers. "We're bringing in Karan Rawat, an instructor with more than 15 years of experience, who knows the game inside-out. He will introduce participants to the fundamentals and strategies of Go before guiding them through practice games, helping them understand and correct their mistakes," they explain. The evening will be accompanied with snacks and beverages.
"Something that a lot of people can't fathom is that Go is a game that can be learnt in minutes but takes a lifetime to master," adds Bhatia.
ON June 7; 7.30 to 10 pm
AT Bandra West (revealed upon registration)
LOG ON TO @dabombaes
ENTRY Rs 1199
