What is Smart Games LLC?
Smart Games LLC is a computer game software development and publishing company that specializes in turn-based strategy games with strong AI engines and user-friendly interfaces. The company focuses primarily on the game of Go, which is recognized as one of the most challenging strategy games for computers, and also offers Arimaa, a strategic board game that won the Games Magazine 2010 best strategy game award.
The flagship product, Many Faces of Go 12.0, combines Monte Carlo Tree Search algorithms with traditional knowledge-intensive techniques to create a Go player stronger than either approach alone. It features calibrated levels from 1 Dan kyu to 18 kyu to track player strength, along with Joseki and Fuseki tutors, commented professional games, and Go problems. The company provides free evaluation copies with the option to purchase registration keys for full version access, and offers free downloads for various games including 9x9 Go players, Arimaa world champion programs, maze generators, and Sudoku puzzle solvers.
Features
- Monte Carlo Tree Search Algorithm: Combines with traditional knowledge-intensive techniques for superior Go gameplay
- Calibrated Skill Levels: Tracks player strength from 1 Dan kyu to 18 kyu with adjustable difficulty
- Professional Game Tutorials: Includes Joseki and Fuseki tutors with commented professional games
- Multiple Game Support: Offers Go, Arimaa, Chess, Bridge, Othello, Checkers and other strategy games
- Free Downloads Available: Provides evaluation copies and free game versions for learning and practice
- Championship-Winning Engines: Features world champion Go and Arimaa programs with proven competition results
Use Cases
- Learning and improving Go skills with calibrated difficulty levels
- Practicing strategy games with championship-winning AI opponents
- Studying professional Go games with commented tutorials
- Playing Arimaa with adjustable computer opponents
- Solving Sudoku puzzles with assistance programs
- Generating and solving mazes for entertainment or printing
- Developing AI game engines through contract software development
FAQs
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What platforms are supported by Many Faces of Go 12.0?
Many Faces of Go 12.0 is compatible with Windows XP, 2000, NT, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. For Apple Mac users, it works with WINE, Crossover, and Parallels. -
How can I get the full version of Many Faces of Go?
You can download a free evaluation copy first, then purchase a version 12 license to get registration keys that unlock the full version on all your computers. -
Are upgrades to the software free?
Yes, upgrades are free. You can use Menu Internet|Check for Upgrades to see if there is an improved version available. -
What happened to the Igowin apps for Apple devices?
The iPod, iPhone, and iPad go-playing and training apps sold under the Igowin name from 2010 to 2020 were removed from the App Store after Apple made incompatible changes to their software. -
Does Smart Games LLC offer contract development services?
Yes, the company does contract software development for Artificial Intelligence game engines and has working code for many games, making development fast and inexpensive.
