Rithmomachy: Unearth a 400-Year-Old Game

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The forum discussion centers on Rithmomachy, a historical game combining elements of chess and number theory. The user has created a physical board and seeks players for long-distance games, suggesting the use of images for move sharing. They express a desire for a digital implementation of the game, potentially using Processing IDE for GUI development, and reference an applet for Rithmomachy that lacks online multiplayer functionality. The discussion highlights the need for modern adaptations of this ancient game to facilitate broader participation.

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  • Understanding of Rithmomachy rules and gameplay mechanics
  • Familiarity with Processing IDE for GUI development
  • Basic knowledge of game design principles
  • Experience with online multiplayer game implementation
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  • Research Rithmomachy strategies and historical significance
  • Explore Processing IDE tutorials for game development
  • Investigate online multiplayer frameworks suitable for board games
  • Look into existing digital adaptations of Rithmomachy for inspiration
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Game developers, board game enthusiasts, and educators interested in historical games and their modern adaptations will benefit from this discussion.

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I have made a rithmomachy board, also known as the philosophers game. The game can be described as "chess combined with number theory": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rithmomachy

Unfortunately, all people that actually know how to play this game have died more than 400 years ago. ... or have they? Is there somebody with a rithmomachy board who is interested in playing a long-distance game? We could post the moves as pictures here so others can comment on our... creativity.
 
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Looks interesting, I couldn't find any tournaments for the game only the wikipedia article. It would be great if someone implemented the game on a tablet or website for multi-player gaming.

Processing IDE comes to mind as a means of developing a GUI for it and then adding code to allow for human vs computer play although like chess that would be a big endeavor.
 

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