Dynamic Rules: Towards interactive games intelligence

In respect to a state-of-the-art on intelligent tabletop games, this paper introduces a novel challenge that is the creation of a flexible and interactive tabletop framework in which game rules are redefinable by players at any instant of the game. This article discusses the importance of this aspect in the acceptance and personalization of the game, which is a key feature for the players’ social interaction. The article first compares classical physical games with purely digital ones to highlight the key features of each world. Based on those features, the article classifies the current intelligent tabletop frameworks and highlights the unexplored dimensions. Finally, the article proposes a research agenda to build a framework for developing tabletop games supporting the dynamic redefinition of rules.