SpacetimeGames™

Serious play for strengthening strategic minds.

Immersive, narrative-driven scenarios that help teams simulate complexity, explore bold visions for the future, and unlock research breakthroughs.

SpacetimeGames™ are live, custom-built role-playing games 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 narrative intelligence, speculative storytelling, and our proprietary Fictional Twins™ framework, SpacetimeGames™ helps you accelerate discovery, model uncertainty, and communicate your most transformative ideas.

Who it’s for.

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

  • Foundations & Philanthropies looking to activate imagination and engagement

  • Innovation Departments in tech or R&D-rich firms seeking creative edge

Why it matters.

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

  • Make complexity 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: Craft compelling, future-rich story models

  • Game Design: Build immersive, playable systems

  • Live Play: Run strategic games live or virtually

  • Review: Reflect, report, and plan forward

Use cases.

  • Strategic planning and innovation retreats

  • Public engagement and policy communication

  • Scenario testing and resilience building

  • Conference programming and sponsored experiences

Coming soon.
Stay tuned.

Share your information, describe your interest, and we will send you development updates and our plans for early pilot-partner games for a co-designing experience.

Got questions?

  • A serious game is 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.

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

  • Our serious 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 monitor player progress, assess team development, and gather valuable data on how they interact in your Research Game. This not only provides insights into their learning, but also helps in refining the game for better, more accurate outcomes in the future.

  • Yes, we do. In fact, every Research Game 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 Research Games™ 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.