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BadukPop Go

Elevate your mental edge with interactive lessons, 4,000+ curated puzzles, and AI opponents designed for every skill level—from beginner to professional.

Key Figures

Downloads

913K+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

28K+

Publisher

CorePlane Inc.

Master the Art of Strategic Thinking

Experience the world's most profound board game through interactive lessons, adaptive puzzles, and world-class AI designed for the modern intellectual.

Guided Mastery Tracks

Go from absolute beginner to advanced ranks with bite-sized, interactive lessons that turn complex theory into intuitive play.

Adaptive Logic Puzzles

Sharpen your mind with over 4,000 curated Tsumego problems that automatically calibrate difficulty to match your evolving skill level.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about BadukPop Go

What is BadukPop Go?

BadukPop Go is an app for learning and playing the ancient board game Go. It offers interactive tutorials, over 4,000 Go problems (Tsumego), AI opponents, and online multiplayer modes for players of any level.

How can I learn Go with the BadukPop Go app?

The BadukPop Go app offers interactive lessons from beginner to advanced levels. Users learn basic rules, Go problems, tactics like eye shapes and Ko, and master advanced Tsumego techniques.

Does BadukPop Go include Tsumego problems?

Yes, BadukPop Go includes over 4,000 Tsumego (Go problems) curated by professional Go players. These include Life and Death, Tesuji, and Endgame problems, available in Rated or Practice mode.

Can I play against AI opponents in BadukPop Go?

Yes, BadukPop Go allows playing against a variety of AI opponents. These range in strength from 20 Kyu (beginner) to 7+ Dan (professional), including a full-power neural-network AI.

Does BadukPop Go support online multiplayer games?

Yes, BadukPop Go supports online play through "Automatch" to find opponents and correspondence games with friends. It features automatic scoring using advanced Go AI.

How does the Tsumego rating system work in BadukPop Go?

BadukPop Go's Tsumego rated mode automatically tracks skill level. Correct answers raise the rating and difficulty, while mistakes lower the rating, leading to easier problems.

What board sizes are available for online correspondence games in BadukPop Go?

BadukPop Go supports online correspondence games with friends on 9x9, 13x13, or 19x19 board sizes. Scoring is fully automatic with advanced Go AI, eliminating manual marking.

Is there a leaderboard feature in the BadukPop Go app?

Yes, BadukPop Go features a global leaderboard for players and a customized leaderboard to track progress with friends. It also includes a global leaderboard for Tsumego ratings.

What kind of Go tactics does BadukPop Go teach?

BadukPop Go teaches various Go tactics, including eye shapes, Ko, and shortage of liberties. It also covers advanced Tsumego techniques like under-the-stones Tesuji and multi-step Ko.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

A mobile screen showing a Go game board with black and white stones and a cartoon player avatar.

A mobile screen showing a Go board with black and white stones and a cartoon AI opponent avatar

BadukPop Go - Mobile gameplay of BadukPop Go showing a tsumego puzzle challenge on a wooden board — Mobile gameplay of BadukPop Go showing a tsumego puzzle challenge on a wooden board

BadukPop Go - Global leaderboard screen of the BadukPop Go app showing daily rankings and player scores — Global leaderboard screen of the BadukPop Go app showing daily rankings and player scores

BadukPop Go - A list of recently completed Go Tsumego problems in the BadukPop app study history section. — A list of recently completed Go Tsumego problems in the BadukPop app study history section.

BadukPop Go - A Go board puzzle on a wooden background with black and white stones in the BadukPop mobile app — A Go board puzzle on a wooden background with black and white stones in the BadukPop mobile app

Description

This app is for Go players of any level, from beginner to professional. Learn how to play the ancient board game Go - also known as Igo (囲碁), Baduk (바둑), or Weiqi (圍棋) - with a fun, interactive tutorial. Sharpen your Go skills with daily random Go problems (Tsumego) at your choice of difficulty. Play Go against a variety of AI opponents, each with its own unique playing style and strength. Enjoy correspondence games with your friends, and challenge other players around the world! • Includes over 4,000 Go problems (Tsumego) curated by pro Go players • Play with quirky AI opponents ranging in strength from 20 Kyu (beginner) to 7+ Dan (professional) • Compete with players around the world on the online Go leaderboard • Improve your Go and Tsumego knowledge with interactive Go lessons • Track your progress with a customized leaderboard for you and your friends LESSONS • Includes a range of fully interactive lessons from beginner to advanced level • Learn the basic rules of Go in just a few minutes • Get familiar with Go problems with step-by-step beginner lessons • Dig deeper into Go tactics like eye shapes, Ko, and shortage of liberties • Master advanced techniques for Tsumego problems like under-the-stones Tesuji and multi-step Ko GO PROBLEMS (Tsumego) • Play Life and Death, Tesuji, or Endgame problems • Rated mode tracks your skill level automatically • When you answer correctly, your rating rises and you face more difficult problems • If you make mistakes, your rating falls and you'll get easier problems • Use Practice mode to try Tsumego problems at your own choice of difficulty • Global leaderboard shows top players by Tsumego rating and problem practice points AI PLAY • Play Go on boards up to 19x19 with a variety of AI opponents • Includes weaker opponents for new Go players to practice with • Also includes a full-power neural-network AI that plays at human professional level ONLINE PLAY • Use "Automatch" to instantly play against a Go opponent near your own skill level • Play correspondence games with your friends on any board size: 9x9, 13x13, or 19x19! • Scoring is fully automatic, using advanced Go AI. There is no need to mark stones manually. HEAR FROM REAL STUDENTS: "I always wanted to learn to play Go and never found a time for it. Then after watching the documentary AlphaGo, I went searching and found this great app. The lessons and puzzles were exactly what I was hoping to find. This app has turned out to be exactly what I needed to help start my journey in Go. Thank you." "Fun app, and excellent for learning this fascinating game. Thanks developers." "It's the best app for Go that I've seen so far." Terms of Service: https://badukpop.com/terms Questions? Reach out to us at support@badukpop.com. Happy Go practice!