# Capture Go — Learn to play Capture Go

> Simplified Go game for learning stone capture mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Timothy Hoel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-go/id1385593215 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Timothy Hoel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385593214)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-go/id1385593215/reviews.md

## What is Capture Go?

Capture Go is similar to a more famous game that is simply called "Go".  Capture Go is like the younger kid brother, where the rules are a little simpler and the game is easier to learn.  And yet, Capture Go is still quite interesting and challenging.  In addition, many of the skills you develop playing Capture Go will carry over directly, if you ever decide to learn Go later.

Play at Level 1 is easy enough for children to have fun and win.  Play at Level 3 is hard enough for new adult players to be challenged.

I created this app for my six year old grandson who was showing interest in my Go playing, but is not yet mature enough to understand ko fights, trade-offs, and sacrifice.  This app allows him to practice capturing stones – which he loves to do – while avoiding capture himself.  When we get together, he often asks, "Papa, can I play Capture Go on your phone?"

## Key features

- Simplified Go rules
- Focus on stone capturing
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Suitable for children and beginners
- Skills transferable to Go

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-go/id1385593215/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Mute

*2025-02-15*

Needs a mute option

### 5/5 — Perfect for what it is

*2024-09-16*

Perfect app to teach capture go, which is an excellent stepping stone to actual go. The only thing that would make it better is a version where the first person to capture THREE stones wins. :) That’s a nice intermediary between capture go and regular go.

### 5/5 — Simple and Fun

*2020-12-07*

I’ve just heard of Go and wanted to see what it is about. This app is the perfect starter. Simple fun introduction. Thank you for creating this.

### 4/5 — Good intro

*2020-09-07*

Great introduction to go for those who have never played before. Good short lessons, exercises. Wish there was more!

## Frequently asked questions about Capture Go

### What is Capture Go?

Capture Go is a simplified version of the game of Go, designed to teach the core mechanics of capturing stones. It's easier to learn than traditional Go, making it suitable for children and beginners.

### Is Capture Go suitable for children?

Yes, Capture Go is rated for ages 4+ and has a Level 1 difficulty that is easy enough for children to enjoy and win. The developer created it for his six-year-old grandson.

### Can I play Capture Go offline?

The provided data does not specify if Capture Go can be played offline. However, as a single-player strategy game, it is likely designed for offline play.

### What are the difficulty levels in Capture Go?

Capture Go offers multiple difficulty levels. Level 1 is easy for children, while Level 3 provides a challenge for new adult players.

### Does Capture Go have ads?

No, Capture Go does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

### What devices does Capture Go support?

Capture Go is available on iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

### How often is Capture Go updated?

Capture Go was last updated on July 20, 2018, with version 1.1. The initial release was on June 9, 2018.

### What is the user rating for Capture Go?

Capture Go has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 6 user ratings.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2018-07-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.  Minor improvements.

### 1.0 — 2018-05-29

No release notes.

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