The Game of 20 Squares,
the way it was played 4,000 years ago.

Four ancient board games from the lands of Iran — the Royal Game of Ur, Aseb, Jiroft, and the game of Shahr-e Sukhteh (the Burnt City) — faithfully recreated, with modern multiplayer.

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Jiroft game board
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Four Boards, One Ancient Family

Each mode is styled after the archaeology and craft of its birthplace.

Royal Game of Ur board

Royal Game of Ur

Mesopotamia

The oldest known board game, found in the ruins of Ur.

Classic
Aseb board

Aseb

Ancient Iran

A cousin of the Game of Ur, carved in golden tones.

Two Players
Jiroft board

Jiroft

Halil River Civilization

A 20-square board inspired by the crafts of Jiroft, in cream and lapis blue.

20 Squares
Shahr-e Sukhteh board

Shahr-e Sukhteh

The Burnt City

Excavated at the Burnt City in Sistan — a game played with star-shaped pieces.

20 Squares

Online Multiplayer

Match with friends or strangers over a Nakama-powered backend.

Play vs. AI

Sharpen your tactics against a computer opponent.

Archaeological Detail

Boards, pieces, and palettes drawn from real excavations.

Cross-Platform

Built with Unity 6 for phones, tablets, and desktop.

Get the Game

Available now on iOS and Android.

Download on the
App Store
Get it on
Google Play
Play in
Browser / PWA

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