SpacetimeGames™

Strategic world-building and applied games for research, policy, and innovation.

Immersive, narrative-driven scenarios that simulate complexity, explore bold visions, and unlock research breakthroughs.

SpacetimeGames™ are live, custom-built scenarios simulations designed to support the R&D work of innovative teams. But these aren't just games. They are systems for prototyping visions, testing ideas, and deepening engagement with our world’s most complex problems.

Built on principles of narrative intelligence, speculative storytelling, and our proprietary Fictional Twins™ framework, our scenarios are designed to help you accelerate discovery, model uncertainty, and communicate your most transformative ideas in a low-risk, high-reward environment.

SpacetimeGames™ is strategic play for visionary leaders.

Who it’s for.

  • Corporate R&D & Innovation Teams seeking rapid insights beyond the horizon for a creative edge.

  • Think Tanks & Research Institutes exploring novel foresight and communication methods.

  • Foundations & Philanthropies looking to activate imagination and engagement.

Why it matters.

Most strategic planning tools are rigid, slow, and uninspiring. SpacetimeGames™ delivers rich experiences that:

  • Disrupt entrenched patterns and habits.

  • Make complexity understandable and more tangible.

  • Encourage emotional and intellectual investment.

  • Uncover insights traditional methods miss.

How it works.

  • Framing: Co-design game purpose & scenario space

  • Research: Gather insights and support narrative realism

  • Narrative R&D: Compelling, future-rich story modeling

  • Game Design: Build immersive, playable systems

  • Live Play: Run strategic games live or virtually

  • Review: Reflect, report, and repeat

Use cases.

  • Advanced leadership training and mentoring

  • Strategic planning and innovation retreats

  • Public engagement and policy communication

  • Scenario testing and resilience building

  • Conference programming and sponsored experiences

SpacetimeGames™ are not wargames.

While we respect the legacy of conflict simulations, our games do not include combat mechanics. We focus on collaboration, strategic imagination, and decision-making facing uncertainty - designing experiences that explore complexity for prototyping narratives and speculative futures.

Game on.

Share your information, describe your interest, and we will send you more about our sponsored and partnership games as well as our co-designing experiences.

We cannot create what we cannot imagine.

LUCILLE CLIFTON

Got questions?

  • A serious game is an industry term for a game designed with the primary objective of achieving a specific purpose other than just entertainment. This can include education, training, health improvement, social awareness, or any other meaningful objectives. While these games are designed with serious intentions, they can still be engaging and fun for players.

  • Our games can provide a wide range of benefits. They offer a unique way to engage with your audience, as employees, partners, or customers. Players can learn and practice skills in a risk-free environment, ensuring better retention and application. Moreover, SpacetimeGames can be tailored to represent real-world scenarios specific to your industry or field, providing relevant training or education.

  • Our games are highly customizable. We work closely with you to understand your objectives, target audience, and content to craft a game that aligns perfectly with your needs. This includes custom scenarios, characters, graphics, and game mechanics that resonate with your intended audience.

  • Absolutely! Games are designed with the analytics you choose, allowing you to follow game progress, assess team development, and gather valuable data on how they interact in your game experience. This not only provides insights into their progress, but also helps in refining the game for better, more accurate outcomes.

  • Yes, we do. In fact, every SpacetimeGame includes a review with the team, leadership, and our staff. We offer additional post-launch support, maintenance, and content updates to ensure your game remains relevant and continues to meet your objectives effectively. Our team is always available for any questions or assistance you might need.

  • Our SpacetimeGames use a variety of content for design engaging, interactive experiences, including audio, video, and written media, but we currently don’t offer first-person or multiplayer video games. (Yet.) However, we can develop custom games on augmented and virtual reality platforms for your teams or for connecting with an audience of fans.