The idea stemmed several years ago from the realization that among the mind sports chess fans had been favored by the LEGO(R) company. In the past years, several different LEGO(R) chess sets have been created and marketed by LEGO(R) while fans of other board games such as the Asian Igo have been neglected.

I have set out to change this imbalance and to create the first Igo LEGO(R) set to bring closer the fans of both board games and LEGO(R) products and to create the opportunity for all LEGO(R) maniacs to enjoy the exciting game of Igo.

After careful planning and extensive research the first LDD draft was born for the LEGO(R) Igo. Further research and negotiations followed to bring you the first prototype entirely made of available LEGO(R) bricks.