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Known as one of the world's oldest board games, Go remains one of the most difficult to master in spite of its simple rules. I will present the rules of the game, explain the concepts of life and death, and present some of the many recurring patterns that arise in play. I will also discuss why the game is so difficult computationally; the best Go AI's can be beaten by a skilled amateur. I will also bring along a couple extra boards so people can try the game over tea, following the talk.