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AI deciphers 1,500-year-old Roman-era board game rules from a Dutch stone slab, revealing a blocking game predating similar known games by centuries.
A 1,500-year-old Roman-era stone board found in Heerlen, Netherlands, has had its lost rules deciphered using AI, revealing it was likely used for a blocking game—where players obstruct each other—predating similar known games by centuries.
Researchers analyzed wear patterns on the limestone slab, which features geometric lines, using AI simulations based on historical European games.
The AI identified nine consistent rule sets, leading to the game’s tentative name, Ludus Coriovalli.
The findings, published in Antiquity, suggest early board gaming in Europe and demonstrate how AI can unlock insights from ancient artifacts with limited historical context.
La IA descifra las reglas de un juego de mesa de la época romana de 1.500 años de antigüedad en una losa de piedra holandesa, revelando un juego de bloqueo que precede a juegos similares conocidos por siglos.