This is the binary and source of a demo we created to show how games can take advantage of multi-core processors. It's dead simple - you control a cannon facing down a terrifying, lethal... castle. Knock it down, put it back up and then knock it down again!

First shown at GDC 2006, we are continuing to improve the code to keep pace with our latest processors. Now you can download the demo and the source code to see techniques that you can use in your own game projects.

Download Demo [ZIP 22MB]

We have also created a modified version of the code which uses the Intel® Threading Building Blocks threading library for increased performance. In order to build and run this version of the code, you will need to install TBB and the original Destroy the Castle code first. Download the TBB demo.

Contact: threadyourgame@intel.com.