Play Go solo, on one phone, or with a friend over Bluetooth Low Energy.
Play the classic strategy game Go anytime, anywhere with BLE Go!
Challenge a computer opponent, play with a friend on the same phone, or connect two Android devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). No internet connection required!
Enjoy Go (Baduk, Weiqi) on 9×9, 13×13, or 19×19 boards.
★ THREE WAYS TO PLAY
• Solo Mode – Challenge a simple computer opponent.
• Local Multiplayer – Play with a friend on one phone.
• Bluetooth Multiplayer – Connect two nearby Android devices using BLE.
★ THREE BOARD SIZES
• 9×9 – Ideal for beginners and quick matches.
• 13×13 – A balanced strategic experience.
• 19×19 – The traditional full-size Go board.
★ HANDICAP GAMES
Make games more balanced between players of different skill levels.
• Choose between 2 and 9 handicap stones.
• Stones are automatically placed on fixed points.
• White plays first after handicap placement.
• Komi is adjusted for handicap games.
★ OPTIONAL TOURNAMENT CLOCKS
Play without a clock, choose a preset, or customize your time control.
• Japanese byo-yomi, rapid – 10 minutes plus three 30-second periods.
• Japanese byo-yomi, standard – 30 minutes plus five 30-second periods.
• Chinese tournament – 30 minutes plus three 60-second countdowns.
• Canadian byo-yomi – 10 minutes, then 5 minutes for every 25 moves.
• Fischer – 10 minutes plus 10 seconds after each move.
• Absolute – 15 minutes for the whole game.
• Per-move – 30 seconds for each move.
• Ing timing – 60 minutes plus up to two 20-minute blocks, with a two-point score penalty for each block used.
Japanese and Chinese overtime periods reset after each move. When a player's available time runs out, they lose.
★ CLASSIC GO RULES
• Black plays first without a handicap.
• Capture opposing groups by removing their liberties.
• Pass your turn or resign at any time.
• Illegal suicide moves are prevented.
• Situational superko prevents repeated board situations.
★ CHINESE AND JAPANESE SCORING
Choose your preferred scoring system:
• Chinese Area Scoring – Counts living stones and surrounded empty intersections. White receives 7.5 komi without a handicap.
• Japanese Territory Scoring – Counts territory, captures, and removed dead stones. White receives 6.5 komi without a handicap.
In handicap games, White receives 0.5 komi. Chinese area scoring also adds one point for each handicap stone after the first.
★ INTERACTIVE SCORE REVIEW
After two consecutive passes, the game enters score review.
• Some clearly dead groups are marked automatically.
• Tap stones to correct dead-group markings.
• Resume play to resolve uncertain positions.
• Both players must accept the score in multiplayer games.
★ BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY MULTIPLAYER
Play Go with someone nearby without Wi-Fi or internet!
• Host a game from your Android phone.
• Join using another BLE-compatible device.
• Automatically synchronize board size, colors, handicap, clock, and scoring settings.
• Reconnect when Android recreates the game screen.
Bluetooth permissions are required. Android 11 and earlier also require location permission for BLE scanning.
★ GAME RECOVERY
If Android recreates the game screen, BLE Go restores the board and clock so you can continue your match.
★ SIMPLE, STRATEGIC, AND OFFLINE
Go is one of the world's oldest strategy board games, combining simple rules with remarkable tactical depth.
Whether you're a beginner learning captures and territory or an experienced player enjoying traditional Go, BLE Go offers a convenient way to play.
Enjoy quick 9×9 matches, balanced 13×13 games, or full 19×19 battles.
Download BLE Go and start playing today!