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LIGHTCONE

Cosmic strategy simulation

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What it does

A cosmological simulation game. Set the constants of nature, ignite a universe and watch it evolve from the Big Bang to its final fate, on real physics: expansion, horizons, stars and black holes. If observers arise, research technologies, send probes to other galaxies and outlast rival civilizations, thinking as many thoughts as physics allows before the lights go out. Every idea in the game comes with further reading.

Who it’s for

  • Space and physics fans who want to see how the universe really works
  • Strategy players who like planning for the very long game
  • Students and the curious, with further reading for every idea

First stepIgnite a universe with our constants, then help the first civilization spread before the event horizon closes in.

Works on: Web and Android (Google Play), on computers and phones (installable, plays offline)

LIGHTCONE on a phone
LIGHTCONE on a phone

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