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senet net hab

board game
Also known as: senet
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    List of Children’s Games and Toys in Antiquity
    / Board games

    A similar game, senet net hab, or senet, that was popular in Egypt had players race their counters to the other end of their rectangular boards. Ancient Egyptians also played other board games. Mehen, or the snake game, was played on a circular plate with a sectioned snakelike…

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    A similar game, senet net hab, or senet, that was popular in Egypt had players race their counters to the other end of their rectangular boards. Ancient Egyptians also played other board games. Mehen, or the snake game, was played on a circular plate with a sectioned snakelike…

    Read More