Go

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Google Play's strongest Go/Baduk program! To coincide with the AlphaGo - Sedol match, AI Factory has released a substantially updated product. This new version has been 3 years in preparation and improves the top play strength by 10 grades from 8 kyu to 3 dan. This is based on the new Aya program, which was the winner of the KGS World Computer Go Championship November 2014 and EGC Computer Go Tournament 2015. It is consequently a substantially bigger program, but offers much more.

With its rich strategy and simple rules, the ancient game of Go (Wei-chi/Baduk) is widely regarded as the ultimate thinking game. This product will allow you to learn and master this game!

- Full 9x9, 13x13 games (19x19 limited to 180 moves. Paid version allows whole game)
- 10 Difficulty levels from 18 Kyu to 3 Dan
- Aya Go Engine (International Gold Medallist)
- 2 Player Hotseat
- Go Rules, Handicaps. Chinese and Japanese rules supported.
- Hints at 1 Dan level to help you develop.
- Help includes a walk-through and links to teaching resources.
- Designed for both Tablet and Phone

This free version is supported by 3rd party ads. Ads may use internet connectivity, and therefore subsequent data charges may apply. The photos/media/files permission is required to allow the game to save game data to external storage, and is sometimes used to cache ads.

Go, also known as Weiqi or Baduk, is an ancient board game that originated in China over 2,500 years ago. It is a two-player strategy game played on a 19x19 grid, with black and white stones. The objective of the game is to control more territory than your opponent by surrounding your opponent's stones and capturing them.

Gameplay

The game begins with an empty board. Players take turns placing stones on the board, alternating between black and white. Stones can be placed on any empty intersection of the grid lines. Once a stone is placed, it cannot be moved or removed from the board.

Stones can be connected to each other to form groups. Groups of stones are surrounded by empty intersections or by stones of the opposite color. The number of empty intersections surrounding a group is called its "liberty." If a group of stones loses all of its liberties, it is captured and removed from the board.

Capturing Stones

Stones are captured by surrounding them with stones of the opposite color. When a group of stones is surrounded, it has no liberties and is captured. The captured stones are removed from the board and the player who captured them gains points.

Territory

Territory is defined as the empty intersections that are surrounded by a player's stones. The player with the most territory at the end of the game wins. Territory is scored by counting the number of empty intersections that are surrounded by a player's stones, plus the number of captured stones.

Strategy

Go is a game of strategy and skill. There are many different strategies that can be employed to win, and the best strategy will vary depending on the situation. Some common strategies include:

* Controlling the center: The center of the board is considered to be the most valuable area, so controlling it can give you a significant advantage.

* Creating strong groups: Strong groups are groups of stones that have many liberties and are difficult to capture.

* Attacking weak groups: Weak groups are groups of stones that have few liberties and are easy to capture.

* Cutting off liberties: Cutting off liberties is a way to capture a group of stones by surrounding them with your own stones and removing their liberties.

* Building moyo: Moyo is a potential territory that is surrounded by your own stones but has not yet been fully secured.

History and Culture

Go has a long and rich history, and it is considered to be one of the oldest board games in the world. It is believed to have originated in China during the Warring States period (475-221 BC). Go was introduced to Japan in the 7th century AD, and it quickly became popular among the samurai class. Go is also played in Korea, where it is known as Baduk.

Go is a popular game in many countries around the world, and it is particularly popular in East Asia. There are many professional Go players, and Go tournaments are held regularly. Go is also a popular game for amateurs, and there are many Go clubs and online communities where people can learn to play and compete against each other.