Go Board in the Browser

Overview

This project is a browser-based implementation of the board game Go (Weiqi/Baduk) written in TypeScript using HTML5 Canvas for rendering. The application includes basic Go gameplay, a simple AI opponent, and interactive features to support various board sizes and game modes.

Features

• Playable Go board with 9x9, 13x13, or 19x19 sizes
• Manual play and AI opponent (Minimax-based)
• AI vs. AI simulation mode
• Capture detection including sound effects when stones are removed
• Ko rule and suicide prevention implemented
• Score counting based on territory and captured stones
• Responsive and dark mode–friendly user interface
• Visually enhanced board and stones with lighting effects

Technologies Used

• TypeScript
• HTML5 Canvas
• JavaScript Modules (ES6)
• CSS (inline styling in HTML)

Getting Started

1. Clone or download this repository.
2. Place all files in the same directory (including audio files).
3. Open index.html in any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).
4. Select a board size and start a game using the buttons.

Customization

• Sounds: You can replace click.wav and capture.wav with your own sound files.
• Styling: The dark mode and layout can be adjusted in the <style> section of index.html.
• AI Depth: The difficulty of the AI can be changed by modifying the Minimax depth in Board.ts.

Known Limitations

• This is a simplified implementation and does not handle full Japanese or Chinese scoring rules.
• The AI is basic and may not always play strong moves.
• No support for pass or game-end negotiation (yet).

License

This project is provided for educational and personal use. Feel free to adapt or extend it as needed.