Go is a fascinating game. It consists of black and white stones placed, one after the other, on the intersections of a 19x19 grid. Whatever each color surrounds, be it stone or intersection, belongs to that color. Whoever surrounds more wins. And that's it. It's a simple game, so go try a few games with a buddy over drinks, if you wish. If you don't have a go board, the entire game can be played with graph paper and some pens.
If the game is taking too long, playing on a smaller size board speeds things up dramatically. Any odd-numbered size will work, but a 7x7 board tends to be the smallest board that is still fun to play on. Any smaller, and things quickly get stupid. Still, small boards are great when you're in a doctors waiting room, or when you just need something to pass the time.
After a while, you might be interested in a finer appreciation of the game. If that's the case, you can learn more about the game at this website, the American Go Association home page. Have fun. :D
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