How many players does Senet require?

Senet is played with exactly 2 players, ages 6 and up.

How long does a game of Senet take?

A game takes about 30 minutes, depending on player experience.

Is Senet a strategy game?

Yes, it's a game combining strategy with elements of luck. It's one of the oldest games in the world, with roots in ancient Egypt.

Language: Italian

Senet box — ancient Egyptian board game for 2 players ages 6+

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Best with 2 players 15 of 16 votes Player-recommended age: 6+ 3 of 6 votes

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Senet

Senet is one of the oldest known board games, originating in Ancient Egypt. This strategic game combines elements of luck and skill, offering a fascinating challenge for 2 players. With games lasting about 30 minutes and rules that are quick to learn, it's suitable for children ages 6 and up and provides an educational and entertaining experience that connects players to a timeless history.

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Description

Senet is an ancient Egyptian board game similar to backgammon. Each player has 5 pawns which travel around a 3 by 10 board in an S shaped path. Movement is dictated by the throw of 4 sticks (black on one side and white on the other) which can produce a 1,2,3,4, or 6, (5 is not possible) depending on how they land. As in backgammon, the objective is to bear all of one's pawns off first. A couple of interesting differences is that there are safe and trap spaces on the board. Also, players may block each others' progress as in Parchisi. Senet sets are usually constructed from various woods and are often quite beautiful. Senet is one of the oldest of man's games but unfortunately it fell out of use for a few thousand years and no ancient rules set has been discovered. Undoubtably another tragic loss resulting from the Library of Alexandria burning to the ground. As a result modern man has made several educated guesses as to the rules. The most popular versions are in the files section.

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Mechanics:	Roll and Move
Categories:	Historical Dice
Alternative names:	30 Squares Die 30 Stufen Faraón King Tut's Game King Tut's Game King Tut's Game King Tut's Game Passing Through The Netherworld Senat Senet 30 Squares 30 Stufen Die 30 Stufen Faraón JAM! King Tut's Game Passing Through The Netherworld Sechet-Senet Senat Senet Seneto Szenet The Ancient Game of Senet Сенет 塞尼特棋 세네트
BARCODE:	35756212414
In 2 wishlists In 1 collection This was seen 12041 times

Description

Additional information

Mechanics:	Roll and Move
Categories:	Historical Dice
Alternative names:	30 Squares Die 30 Stufen Faraón King Tut's Game King Tut's Game King Tut's Game King Tut's Game Passing Through The Netherworld Senat Senet 30 Squares 30 Stufen Die 30 Stufen Faraón JAM! King Tut's Game Passing Through The Netherworld Sechet-Senet Senat Senet Seneto Szenet The Ancient Game of Senet Сенет 塞尼特棋 세네트
BARCODE:	35756212414
In 2 wishlists In 1 collection This was seen 12041 times

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How many players it plays best with · 16 votes on BoardGameGeek

1 0 0 say it plays best, 1 recommend it, 13 do not recommend it
2 15 15 say it plays best, 1 recommend it, 0 do not recommend it
2+ 1 1 say it plays best, 1 recommend it, 12 do not recommend it

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