AI Uncovers Hidden Rules of a Roman-Era Board Game
TL;DR
Researchers used AI to model and test possible rules for a stone Roman-era game board found in Coriovallum. Two AIs simulated various European games and produced wear patterns that matched the board, identifying a blocking-type game and marking the first use of AI-driven simulated play to help archaeologists identify an unfamiliar ancient board game, with implications that such games predated medieval Europe.
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