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The Game Of Go

Players

2

Game Type

Strategy board game

Objective

To control more territory than the opponent

Spread to

ChinaJapanEurope

Components

[Hexagonal board] • black and white stones • additional pieces with unique powers

Popular in

JapanNetherlands

Invented in

Ancient Persia

Era of Popularity

Early modern period

Cultural Tradition

Go-inspired art, literature, and mathematics

The Game Of Go