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Ancient board games, New games and AI applications
A Cambridge-based publisher and research company focused on the scientific study of ancient board games, creating original new games, and developing AI applications to better understand ancient board games.
We introduce the Game of 20.
Step into the world’s earliest known strategy game. The Game of 20 is the first scholarly reconstructed edition of the ancient Shahr-i Sokhta board game, the oldest complete board game ever discovered. Each set invites you to rediscover a lost experience through clues, craftsmanship, and creativity.
The Premium Edition features a luxurious English hand-inlaid design with AI-assisted exploration, while the Museum Edition mirrors the exact look and feel of the historic original. It’s more than a game, it’s history you can touch, play, and interpret.
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The Game of 20
A must-have game for everyone to experience
Step into the world’s earliest known strategy game. The Game of 20 is the first fully scholarly reconstructed edition of the ancient Shahr-i Sokhta board game, the oldest complete board game ever discovered. Each set invites you to rediscover a lost experience through clues, craftsmanship, and creativity. It’s more than a game; it’s history you can touch, play, and interpret. Considering it was played over 5,000 years ago, the game displays remarkable strategic depth compared to other abstract games of the same era.
Recent studies suggest that the ancestors of backgammon and chess originated from this variant, marking it as one of the most important contributions to the history of board games.