Winners Announcement 🏆
First of all, thank you to everyone who participated in our global campaign, The Go in Our Lives! 🌟 Your stories have inspired us, showcasing just how deeply Go can touch our lives. From heartfelt reflections to creative expressions, each post was a reminder of the incredible community we share and the game we all love. 💖
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing partners, Baduk Club and Boards and Stones, for helping us organize this contest. Your support made this event possible, and we’re grateful to have you as part of this journey. 🙏
After gathering your posts and carefully counting likes, as well as reviewing the entries with our jury, we’re thrilled to announce the winners!
🥇 Top 10 Posts by Likes
| Handle & Link | Likes | Prize |
| aigesha_sunshine | 180 | Go Book, $300 GM gift card, $10 BC coupon |
| clubgo.sv | 144 | Go Book, $220 GM gift card, $10 BC coupon |
| leoartuso | 109 | Go Book, $150 GM gift card, $10 BC coupon |
| geo.shogun | 73 | $100 GM gift card |
| seeyouin.reallife | 40 | $80 GM gift card |
| gypsy.toad | 30 | $60 GM gift card |
| igra_go_v_aktau | 30 | $60 GM gift card |
| dyonoori | 21 | $60 GM gift card |
| yulia_papelis | 21 | $60 GM gift card |
| ldpartner | 20 | $60 GM gift card |
🏅 Top 10 Posts by Jury’s Choice
| Name | Score | Prize |
| jorge.g.colmenar | 14 | Go Book, $300 GM gift card |
| ldpartner | 13 | Go Book, $220 GM gift card |
| forrestrroberts | 12 | Go Book, $150 GM gift card |
| timeandhopeband | 11 | $100 GM gift card |
| leoartuso | 10 | $60 GM gift card |
| geo.shogun | 10 | $60 GM gift card |
| seeyouin.reallife | 10 | $60 GM gift card |
| gypsy.toad | 10 | $60 GM gift card |
| igra_go_v_aktau | 10 | $60 GM gift card |
| dyonoori | 10 | $60 GM gift card |
All other participants will get a $20 Go Magic gift card.
🏆 Claiming Your Prizes
Dear participants, please contact us using the same social media account you used to participate in the contest. Send us a message, and we’ll send you your prize. Gifts will start going out next week! 📦
Thank you once again for celebrating the beauty of Go with us. Let’s keep sharing the magic of Go and growing our global community! 🌍
For us Go is more than just a game—it’s a journey of strategy, self-discovery, and lifelong learning. We at Go Magic want to make Go more popular around the world, make more and more people experience this ancient art.
For that we’re excited to launch The Go in Our Lives, a global creative campaign inviting Go players from every country to share how this remarkable game has shaped and influenced their lives.
Two partners joined us in this initiative to spread the love for Go and bring you great prizes:
Baduk Club / Dangermonkey Go Stones
Website: https://store.baduk.club
Instagram: @dangermonkeygostones
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@badukclub
Boards and Stones
Website: www.boardnstones.com
Instagram: @brettundstein
How to Participate 🌐
- Craft a piece representing how Go has influenced your life (minimum 300 characters). From lessons learned to friendships forged and moments of insight, we encourage creativity and personal reflection. You can choose any form, as long as it fits in a single post.
- Post on Social Media: Share your story with the hashtag #GoInOurLives.
- Facebook: Tag @gomagic.official
- Instagram: Tag @gomagic_official
- Twitter: Tag @GoMagicOfficial
- Your account must be public.
Prizes 🎁
Every participant regardless of their results will get a $20 Go Magic certificate. ⚡
20 winners will be picked with these criteria:
- The 10 posts that got the largest amount of likes, regardless of platform.
- The 10 most interesting and creative posts, according to our jury.
All winners will receive prizes from Go Magic and partners 🙌
- 20 Go Magic certificates (from $30 up to $300)
- 5 Books (with free delivery) from Board and Stones
- Certificates and Vintage Go Books from Baduk Club
Submission Deadline: November 11, 2024
Go Magic’s The Go in Our Lives is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of the game’s powerful impact on all of us. Through your stories, we aim to showcase the diverse ways Go enriches lives and brings people together.
Tell your story and join the global celebration! ✨