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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.
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
The Game of 20
Step into 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! The Game of 20 is not just a game, it’s an experience that mirrors life itself: you need chance, you need to be thoughtful, you need to take risks, and you’ll encounter unexpected moments and rewards along the way.
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.