Masters Traditional Games

Please note that many simpler Wei Chi programs can be downloaded from Internet sites for free and casual beginners might be advised to try one of those before looking to buy a program with more substance.

Much commercially available Go Software can be disappointing so for those who are after something worth paying for Masters Traditional Games has saved you the trouble of searching around. Unless you are an exceptionally experienced player, then "Many Faces of Go" is the leading program while, for experts who are less concerned with graphics and features, HandTalk is generally reckoned to be most difficult Go program to beat.

The Many Faces of Go

"Many Faces of Go" is perfect for beginners with extensive tutorials for the rules basic strategies on-line manual hints and suggested moves move explanations A history of Go / Wei Chi Thousands of professional games and extensive opening moves The graphics are very pleasing with a wood-grained board and 3-D clamshell effect stones. Each game can be configured for the following options: computer playing black, white, neither or both 9 x9 or full-size 19 x 19 board size handicaps as appropriate 10 levels of play CD-ROM compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 & Windows XP.

if you suspect that because this software is so ideal for beginners it must be a slouch, think again! It won the 2002 & 1998 World Computer Go Championships and has won the US Computer Go Championship 10 times. Written by David Fotland, it is one of the strongest Computer Go opponents in the world and so it is also an excellent buy for intermediate and advanced players, too.

Change to $ Change to C	UK pounds (ex.VAT)	Pounds (incl. VAT)	Typical ETA in wkg days	Add to basket
Many Faces of Go 11.00 (CD ROM)	£39.04	£44.90

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