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Egyptian Senet

Gaming boards of 3 x 10 squares have been found extensively in ancient Egyptian archaeological sites. The game was known to the ancient Egyptians as the Game of Thirty Squares or Senet (sometimes spelt Senat) and seems to have been extremely popular.

The rules of Senet have been deduced over time by games experts to a reasonable degree and the game is enjoyable for children and adults.

In our range, you will find various Senet boards. To help you choose the best one for you, we have compared / summarised them below:

Ancient Egyptian Senet Game – Wooden Board with Red Squares, Wooden Pieces & Binary Dice
Our best-seller. This hardwood Senet board is a based on those found in various Egyptian tombs including those of Ramses III and Tutankhamen. It features hieroglyphics on the sides that are reproductions of hieroglyphics found on a 3,000 year old papyrus. It is nicely crafted and comes with genuinely shaped pieces and binary lots (ancient dice). Furthermore, it features a pull-out drawer that provides convenient storage for playing pieces—a design element also seen in many Senet boards found in ancient Egypt.
Rombol Senet – The Ancient Egyptian Game of the Pharaohs
This is a beautiful set, made from Hevea wood with printed symbols and squares in contrasting colours. It features hieroglyphics on the side of the board, replicating the games found in various Egyptian Tombs, including the 4 found in Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This Senet board contains a drawer which houses the playing pieces and sticks.
Senet – Ancient Egyptian Board Game – Metal Pieces
This is a highly unusual Senet board with intricate detailing and metal components. It is made from high quality materials with leather like textured playing surface.