Description: Play the ancient game of Go against your iPhone or iPod touch. Starting with the empty board, your goal is to surround territory — the simple rules of Go lead to a complex and beautiful game. This 4000-year-old board game originating in China is also known as igo (??), wéiqí (??), or baduk (??). SmartGo includes a tutorial that teaches you the fundamentals of Go step-by-step. Each rule and tactic is followed by a number of problems that let you practice and fully grasp the concept. SmartGo automatically adjusts the handicap to keep the game challenging, for beginners as well as seasoned players. Start with 9x9, and unlock 11x11 and 13x13 as your play improves. With a strong engine based on the latest research into Monte Carlo techniques, this is the game to beat. Features: - 9x9, 11x11, 13x13, and 19x19 boards - Strong game engine - Fast response (adjustable) - Automatic handicap adjustment - Track level per user - Territory estimator - Hint - Undo - Replay - Tutorial with over 100 problems Our other application 'SmartGo Pro' was rated 4½ stars by Macworld. Please check it out if you're interested in replaying professional games, solving Go problems, or recording your own games. Enjoy!