Senet: The Oldest Board Game

senetMany, many years ago in ancient Egypt (say 3500 BC), folks sat around playing a game called “Senet“.

Luckily for us, they left us copies of the game in their burial champers (it can get a little boring, being dead and all).

Now we – the crazy folks of the 21st century – can enjoy this ancient and very enjoyable game. Granted, I’m not sure if I want to be buried with it….

Now, if you where to bury me with a copy of Settles of Catan… 😛