Cannon Go

**Origins: Creativity out of Scarcity**

I was born in a small town in Central China. Growing up, we didn't have fancy toys or video games. But as children, our imagination was boundless, and we learned to make do with what we had.

We would pick up three twigs, gather fifteen pebbles, and draw a grid in the sand. Just like that, a battlefield was born. This was the origin of **"Three Cannons Fifteen Soldiers"** (the predecessor of Cannon Go). On those dusty afternoons, we would squat on the ground for hours, strategizing how to use three "Cannons" to hold off an overwhelming wave of fifteen "Soldiers." It was simple, intense, and incredibly fun.

**The Revival: Rescuing a Fading Memory**

As I grew up and entered the digital age, I realized this beloved game from my childhood was fading away. It was a niche folk game, barely mentioned on the internet. I saw people on forums struggling to recall the rules, asking if anyone else remembered playing it. It felt like a piece of our collective cultural memory was being lost.

I couldn't let that happen.

**The Rebirth: Sharing Simple Joy**

I decided to recreate the game digitally. When I shared the first version with my friends, their reaction was immediate and heartwarming. They played it obsessively, reconnecting with a joy they hadn't felt in years.

I realized then that I wasn't just writing code; I was restoring a piece of pure, unadulterated happiness.

**Our Vision: Cannon Go**

Today, I present this game to the world as **"Cannon Go."**

"Go" implies action, and also nods to the great tradition of strategy board games. Whether you are discovering this Eastern strategy gem for the first time or revisiting a childhood memory, I hope you can feel the same excitement we felt playing with stones and twigs in the sand.

From a dusty playground in Central China to your screen—Welcome to Cannon Go. Enjoy the game!