We study how board games help neurodivergent people connect.
Gray Atherton and Liam Cross run the Neuroplay Lab, researching games, autism and social connection. We publish the science, advise the games industry, and make games of our own.
- +60 peer-reviewed research papers, covering topics such as: understanding autism, building social skills and reducing prejudice through gameplay
- An open dataset of more than 1,500 board gamers
- Covered by Newsweek, Forbes, the New York Times Magazine and Scientific American
- Co-designed Dixit Access+ with Asmodee
Where to start
Research
Peer-reviewed studies, open data and measures on board games and neurodivergence.
Games
Tabletop games we make or helped make accessible, including NeuroGenesis and Dixit Access+.
Work with us
Psychological design consultancy for game publishers and studios.
News & press
Coverage, talks, the press kit and the Rolling Well conference.