Tabletop Games
The Game Intelligence is a Cambridge-based game publisher and registered company dedicated to the scientific study of ancient board games, as well as the development of new, unique board and card games based on entirely original ideas. Our most important research project focused on the game of 20, which not only reconstructed ancient rules for the first time in half a century but also reshapes the history of board games. Recent studies have shown that the ancestors of backgammon and chess originated from this variant, marking it as our greatest contribution to the history of board games.
THE GAME OF 20
Our recent studies of the game of 20 have reshaped the history of board games. For about half a century, this game (Shahr-i Sokhta Board Game) was unknown to researchers. The game was successfully analysed scientifically, and ancient rules were introduced that might represent how the game was played at that time. The game is almost 5,000 years old, making it the oldest complete board game ever discovered in the world.
AI
We are not only a game publisher and researcher, but we are also in the process of using a method to train our machine learning model to identify ancient board game variants and suggest rules for specific ancient board games. As we must be careful to accurately suggest these rules, we need strong and valid historical data. Archaeology has studied the social meaning and spread of play, while computational methods have focused on rules, strategies, and improving AI gameplay. Now, both fields can work together to create solid scientific methods for studying ancient games.
Corporate Event Entertainment Hire
You can hire our unique games for your events, and we cater to events of small to medium sizes. Whether it’s a corporate fun day, a health and wellness day, or an employee engagement activity, you can select one of our unique games for your activities.
Career Opportunities
We are currently seeking a volunteer Junior Software Developer to contribute to both existing and new projects.
You have the option to work from our office in Cambridge.
What We Offer:
- Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience and exposure to real-world software development projects.
- Mentorship: Work closely with experienced professionals committed to supporting your growth and learning.
- Flexible Hours: Volunteer on a schedule that works for you, with a flexible number of hours per week.
- Portfolio Building: Enhance your resume and portfolio by contributing to impactful projects.
- Community Impact: Join a team dedicated to developing projects that positively influence the gaming industry.