---
Type: desktop-application
ID: gnugo.desktop
Package: gnugo
Name:
C: GnuGo
Summary:
C: Play Go against computer opponent
Description:
C: |-
<p>GNU Go is a free program that plays the game of Go. It provides a text-only user interface, have a
look at the cgoban or qgo package if you want to play on a graphical board. Go is an ancient game originated
from China, with a definite history of over 3000 years, although there are historians who say that the
game was invented more than 4000 years ago. The Chinese call the game Weiqi, other names for Go include
Baduk (Korean), Igo (Japanese), and Goe (Taiwanese). In this game, each player tries to exert more influence
on territory than her opponent, using threats of death, capture, or isolation. It is, therefore, a symbolic
representation of the relationships between nations. Go is getting increasingly popular around the world,
especially in Asian, European and American countries, with many worldwide competitions being held. The
game of Go is played on a board. The Go set is comprised of the board, together with 181 black and 180
white stones. The standard board has 19 lines by 19 lines, but 13x13 and 9x9 boards can also be used.
However, the 9x9 and 13x13 boards are usually for beginners; more advanced players would prefer the traditional
19x19 board. Compared to International Chess and Chinese Chess, Go has far fewer rules. Yet this allowed
for all sorts of moves to be played, so Go can be a more intellectually challenging game than the other
two types of Chess. Nonetheless, Go is not a difficult game to learn, so have a fun time playing the
game with your friends. (adopted from http://senseis.xmp.net/?WhatIsGo)</p>
en: |-
<p>GNU Go is a free program that plays the game of Go. It provides a text-only user interface, have a
look at the cgoban or qgo package if you want to play on a graphical board. Go is an ancient game originated
from China, with a definite history of over 3000 years, although there are historians who say that the
game was invented more than 4000 years ago. The Chinese call the game Weiqi, other names for Go include
Baduk (Korean), Igo (Japanese), and Goe (Taiwanese). In this game, each player tries to exert more influence
on territory than her opponent, using threats of death, capture, or isolation. It is, therefore, a symbolic
representation of the relationships between nations. Go is getting increasingly popular around the world,
especially in Asian, European and American countries, with many worldwide competitions being held. The
game of Go is played on a board. The Go set is comprised of the board, together with 181 black and 180
white stones. The standard board has 19 lines by 19 lines, but 13x13 and 9x9 boards can also be used.
However, the 9x9 and 13x13 boards are usually for beginners; more advanced players would prefer the traditional
19x19 board. Compared to International Chess and Chinese Chess, Go has far fewer rules. Yet this allowed
for all sorts of moves to be played, so Go can be a more intellectually challenging game than the other
two types of Chess. Nonetheless, Go is not a difficult game to learn, so have a fun time playing the
game with your friends. (adopted from http://senseis.xmp.net/?WhatIsGo)</p>
Categories:
- Game
- BoardGame
Icon:
cached:
- name: gnugo_gnugo48.png
width: 48
height: 48
- name: gnugo_gnugo48.png
width: 64
height: 64
stock: gnugo48
Launchable:
desktop-id:
- gnugo.desktop
