Mehen c. 3000 BC
What it is
An ancient Egyptian game played on a coiled-serpent board with lion-shaped pieces and small marbles, in which players moved pieces along the snake track from tail to head; full rules are unknown.
Why it matters
Played in Egypt c. 3000-2300 BC (Old Kingdom), it is among the earliest board games and likely symbolized a soul's journey through the underworld.
Mechanics
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How to play Mehen
Mehen is a game. It's a Racing game where the core of play revolves around Roll / Move. An ancient Egyptian game played on a coiled-serpent board with lion-shaped pieces and small marbles, in which players moved pieces along the snake track from tail to head; full rules are unknown. Played in Egypt c. 3000-2300 BC (Old Kingdom), it is among the earliest board games and likely symbolized a soul's journey through the underworld.
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