Tim's dad used to play 'Go.' Go (click here) is a Japanese game. Tim remembers being about 7 when he played with his dad, but quickly lost interest because his dad always won.
There is a Go Club here, and Tim went to it the other night. He has renewed his interest in playing. So, this morning, William wanted to play. Tim told him the rules, gave him a five stone handicap, and counseled him on his moves. Of course, William won.
Tim had fun at the Go Club, where he won a game, and was encouraged by them appreciating his strategies. The Japanese nationals speak a little English, and were impressed by one of his moves. While the Americans were saying, "oooooohhh (as in that move's gonna cost you), within a few moves the Japanese instructor saw what Tim was doing, which would win him the game and said, "Ah... sacrifice!"
I'm told the rules are simple, but it's a strategy game, therefore extremely difficult.
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