From the innovators and creators at Erik van der Werf, Go GridMaster (free) is another fun addition to the World of Board games. Go beyond your mobile screen and play it bigger and better on your PC or Mac. An immersive experience awaits you.
So, Go GridMaster is basically a super handy app for anyone into Go, whether just learning or looking to play smarter. The first thing that stands out is how much control it gives over the game setup—almost any board size you can think of, up to some truly massive ones, and you can even set up weird or non-standard positions if you want to try out a situation you saw online or need to demo something. It’s not just for playing, either; you get all these tools to review games, add comments, make diagrams, or even share your favorite match records with friends. It supports SGF files fully, so opening up big game records (like those huge joseki collections) is no hassle, and you can copy, paste, and send game variations around without dealing with file headaches.
It does come with its own AI opponent—tough enough to give you a challenge, but the cool thing is you can actually connect it with other popular Go engines, so if you want something stronger or just different, it’s totally possible. Adjusting the AI level or even plugging in stuff like Leela Zero or GnuGo isn’t difficult, and there are clear instructions laid out in-app. For anyone who wants to study, replaying games is easy, and things like automatic replays, move navigation, and boards that zoom or pan help a lot, especially on PC with BlueStacks and a mouse. Even though it was made for mobile, everything translates well on a computer—fast controls and plenty of settings to tweak how it looks or sounds, from rulesets to game timing. For folks who are new, there’s a clear intro and plenty of help included, and all of it’s in easy-to-read English. All in all, it’s a flexible and feature-rich tool for playing, studying, or just experimenting with Go, no pressure to pay, no ads popping up, and it stays fun whether you’re sharpening your skills or just exploring cool board positions.
Start your journey now. Download the game on BlueStacks, invite your friends, and march on a new adventure.
