Senet
2 players
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- 2 players
How it plays
Senet plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Senet is one of the oldest known board games in history, originating in Predynastic Egypt around 3100 BCE. Originally a simple pastime played by people from all walks of life, it evolved significantly over the centuries to take on profound religious significance. By the New Kingdom era, the board represented the journey of the soul through the underworld, with the movement of pieces reflecting the player's navigation toward the afterlife and divine favor.
The board is typically a grid of thirty squares arranged in three parallel rows of ten, and its design is inherently tied to Egyptian cosmology rather than a singular known designer. While ancient artisans crafted versions ranging from modest wood to intricate ivory and gold, the consistent ruleset involved casting throw-sticks or knucklebones to advance pieces. Archaeological examples, most notably the set found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, illustrate how the game transitioned from a recreational activity into a complex funerary ritual intended to ensure the deceased's safe passage.
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