Senet c. 3100 BC
What it is
An ancient Egyptian race game on a 30-square grid (three rows of ten) in which two players move pawns according to throw-stick casts toward the final squares.
Why it matters
The oldest board game whose existence is archaeologically confirmed, found in Predynastic and First-Dynasty Egyptian burials (c. 3500-3100 BC) and later treated as a talisman for the journey of the dead.
Mechanics
How to play Senet
Senet is a game that plays with 2 players. It's a Racing and Dice game where the core of play revolves around Roll / Move. An ancient Egyptian race game on a 30-square grid (three rows of ten) in which two players move pawns according to throw-stick casts toward the final squares. The oldest board game whose existence is archaeologically confirmed, found in Predynastic and First-Dynasty Egyptian burials (c. 3500-3100 BC) and later treated as a talisman for the journey of the dead.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Senet
How many players is Senet?
Senet plays with 2 players.
Is Senet a 2-player game?
Yes — Senet is a dedicated 2-player game.
How long does Senet take to play?
A typical playtime for Senet isn't recorded in our data.
What kind of game is Senet?
Senet is a Racing, Dice game, built on Roll / Move.
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