Beginners' Night
The rules of Go are simple to learn, but it is seldom obvious to a newcomer, just from the rules, how the game works. Most people need to play a few games with an experienced player to get a sense of how the rules apply to actual play. In addition, the necessary elementary techniques can be learned far more efficiently from an experienced player/teacher than from books or from games with other beginning players.
In order to facilitate the initial learning process, the Massachusetts Go Association has instituted a specially designated Beginners' Night:
On that night, in addition to regular play, experienced players and teachers are guaranteed to be present and available to anyone who wants to learn the rules or get some elementary instruction. There is no charge to beginners for entry to the club, instruction, or use of our Go library.
New players are welcome any time - they are not restricted to the designated Beginners' Night.
The Location & Contact page contains detailed directions to the club. If you have any questions, please feel free to email our Beginners' Night coordinator, Howie Marshall (mgabegin
massgo.org).