Senet – The Oldest Strategy & Luck Board Game in History

Name: Senet – The Oldest Strategy &amp; Luck Board Game in History
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Bring home a piece of ancient Egypt with Senet, the world’s oldest board game played by pharaohs. made by Egyptian craftsmen from MDF wood, this unique game combines strategy and luck, making it a perfect souvenir for history lovers. Lightweight and easy to carry, it’s ideal for travel or display.

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Take a journey back in time with Senet, the oldest known board game played by ancient Egyptians over 5,000 years ago. Revered by pharaohs and nobles, this beautifully game represents both strategy and chance, allowing you to experience the excitement and culture of Egypt from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a unique souvenir, Senet is the perfect blend of entertainment and ancient tradition.

Our Senet board game is carefully made by Egyptian craftsmen using durable MDF wood, the game’s detailed board and pieces are lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry home or gift to a loved one. Senet also makes a thoughtful and memorable gift for those who appreciate Egyptian culture or want to take home a piece of history.

Not only is Senet an engaging pastime, but it was also believed to have spiritual and health benefits in ancient Egypt. The game was thought to reflect one’s journey through life and the afterlife, promoting reflection and mental sharpness. Playing Senet can provide a relaxing, mindful break from modern life, helping your de-stress while sharpening your mind and improving decision-making skills.

Materials

Made from high-quality MDF wood.
Lightweight construction (320 grams) makes it easy to carry or display as a souvenir.
Dimensions: Board size: 30 x 10 x 3.5 cm, compact enough to fit on a shelf or coffee table.

Features

Ancient Egyptian Tradition: A replica of the world’s oldest board game, originally played by Egyptian pharaohs and their families.
Portable and Lightweight: Weighing only 320 grams, it’s ideal for travellers and makes a unique souvenir or gift.
Mindful Gameplay: Combines strategy and luck, offering a fun yet reflective experience.
Cultural Keepsake: Take home a meaningful piece of Egypt, perfect for display or to play with friends and family.

Senet encourages mindfulness, reduces stress, and stimulates the brain through strategic thinking, making it a great way to unwind and keep your mind sharp.

How to play

To play you will need:

Two players.
Five counters for each player (10 in total). We call the pieces (spools & cones): one player has spools, and the other has the cones.
Four or five throw-sticks.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 How to use throw-sticks:

You can move one square for every stick that lands coloured side up. If you throw all uncoloured sides up, you move five spaces.
If you are using dice, just ignore all rolls of six. If you get a six, simply roll again.

Rules: There are lots of different reconstructions of the game's rules, so here is one variation. Play moves from left to right on the top row, then right to left on the second row, then left to right on the bottom row like this:

Place the pieces on the top row squares 1-10 of the board alternating between spools and cones.
The youngest throws the sticks or rolls the dice first, then the other player. Whoever gets the higher number starts.
Throw the sticks or roll the dice to move one of your pieces.
One square can only have one piece on it at a time.
You cannot move your piece to a square already occupied by one of your own pieces.
Pieces can jump over other pieces.
Pieces can swap places with your opponent's piece if you land on its square.
Pieces cannot be swapped if they are next to a piece that is the same as them or two in a row. A row of three or more of the same pieces together can form a blockade. This cannot be jumped or swapped by an opponent, but you can jump over your own blockade.
You must make a move if it is possible.

If no move is possible, you pass your turn.
The first player to get all their pieces off the board wins.

Special Squares:

Square 15 is the House of Life. This is a safe square; a piece cannot be swapped off it.
You must land on Square 26, the House of Happiness in order to progress further. This is a safe square.
Square 27 is the House of Water. Landing on this square sends the piece back to Square 15, the House of Life.
Pieces can leave the board from:
- Square 26 (House of Happiness),
- Square 28 (Three Ba-birds),
- Square 29 (Two Men), and
- Square 30 (House of Ra-Horakht) if the correct number of spaces is thrown.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 These are all safe squares.

Videos

THE GAME OF SENET: History and How to Play.

Board Game Invented 3500 BCE. How To Play Senet?

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Weight	320 g
Dimensions	30 × 10 × 3.5 cm
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