Play the Game of Go online with anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Finally there is an app for the Game of Go in English!

At the Game of Go, it’s our mission to bring the ancient Go board game to the western world and improve strategic thinking while we’re at it.

We see a world where everyone can easily learn how to play Go and is able play with people all over the world. Since the Korean Go game (Baduk), the Japanese Go game, and Chinese Go game are all variations of the same exact game, you can actually play with people from all over the world!

What’s different about the Game of Go App?

1. The Game of Go app is in English.
2. We have clean looking apps for iPhone and Android, so you can play Go from anywhere.
3. It’s easy to invite friends and play Go with two players.
4. You can match with random players near your own rank.
5. We make it easier to rank up with the Elo ranking system.
6. We simplify the game for beginners.
7. No WeChat account required.
8. We use KataGo for territory evaluation and scoring.
9. We use GNU Go for the AI bots (soon we will also use KataGo as a bot).

What’s Available on the Game of Go?

1. Search for and invite friends.
2. Challenge friends to games.
3. Customize games with various settings (komi, timing, scoring, & more)
4. Chat with your opponent.
5. Zoom to place stones on the board.
6. Confirm your moves to prevent mistakes.
7. & more!

Why play the Game of Go?

~ It’s Simple! ~
It can seem intimidating at first, but the basic rules of the game are quite simple. So simple that Go is taught to kids as young as 5 years old!

~ It’s Strategic ~
Go is considered an art form. It has been studied for thousands of years and has influenced some of the greatest strategic thinkers that have ever walked the face of the Earth. [link to a detail piece on strategic thinking and Go]

~ It’s Fun! ~
As you take turns moving you see the board emerge. It becomes something you have never seen before. It will surprise you. It will enlighten you.

~ It’s Social ~
It’s great to play against more experienced people because you can chat with them and find out how to play better.

So what are you waiting for? Download the app and get engaged.