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About Badux Go

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Badux is the same game as Go but played on a Hex board.

Go is an ancient strategy board game originating from China over 2,500 years ago, where players place black and white stones to surround territory and capture opponent pieces. The game is deceptively simple in its rules yet profound in its strategic depth, making it one of the world’s oldest continuously played board games.

The hexagonal board topology of Badux brings a fresh perspective to this ancient game. Same elegant ruleset, but corners are different, living shapes are different, and kos don’t exist. Badux is an excellent entry point for learning Go, as well as an interesting variation for experienced players.

Learn How to Play

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New to Go or Badux? Watch this video explaining how to play Badux for non-Go players.

If you want to learn more about traditional Go as well, check out the excellent resources at Sensei’s Library, or watch this beginner’s guide to understand the fundamentals.

More About Badux

Hexagonal Thinking: The Philosophy Behind Badux Go

Explore how the hexagonal board topology transforms Go's strategic landscape, making it more accessible while preserving the game's elegant depth.

Meet John Sullivan, the Creator of Badux

Discover the journey from childhood game designer to software engineer, and how decades of experience shaped the vision for variational games.

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