1. Plural of goban; a wooden board used in the game of Go, typically marked with a grid of 19×19 lines.
Usage: specialized term in board games; from Japanese

Examples

• The tournament provided several high-quality gobans for the competitors.
• Professional players often prefer wooden gobans over plastic ones.
• The shop sells gobans in various sizes, from 9×9 to 19×19.
• Many gobans feature a smooth surface to allow stones to slide easily.
• Beginners sometimes practice on smaller gobans before moving to full-sized ones.