Play Ishida Yoshio Tsume Go Paradise (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Ever tried Go and felt completely lost? This little Game Boy cart is basically a crash course in thinking like a pro. It’s packed with tsume-go puzzles—those "find the killing move" scenarios that make your brain hurt in the best way. Ishida Yoshio (yes, the actual Go legend) helped design them, so you know they’re sneaky good.

At first, the early puzzles feel almost too simple, but don’t get cocky—by the time you hit the middle tiers, you’ll be staring at the screen like, "Wait, how?" The satisfaction of finally spotting that one perfect stone placement is weirdly addictive. If you’ve got a soft spot for retro puzzle games that don’t hold your hand, this one’s a quiet masterpiece. Just don’t blame me when you lose track of time muttering at your Game Boy.