- Publication date
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1990
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Board games
- Item Size
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575.0K
Ancient, ancient two player board game which takes simple elements-line and circle, black and white, stone and wood – combines them with simple rules and generates subtleties which have enthralled players for millennia.
Originated in China a few thousand years B.C. Brought to Japan in our Middle Ages. GO is now very popular there. Most of the current champions are Japanese.
The playing area (go-ban) consists of 19 by 19 lines (the limit of human comprehension). White and black stones (ishi) are alternately placed on the intersections of the lines. Once placed, the stones stay put, unless they are captured by being surrounded.
The object of the game is to surround and control vacant territory. Try for too much territory and your opponent may live within it. Try for too little and you end up with too little.
The game is over when there is nothing more to be gained by either side. At this time, the side with the most vacant space (eyes) within its control – wins.
- Addeddate
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2016-11-14 19:17:49
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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go.exe
- Identifier
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GOGAME31
- License
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shareware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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1990
Another thing that really makes Go! v3.1 enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Go! v3.1. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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