Child: Play? Oh no, I’ve never tried. Ancient Egyptian person: Shame, it’s good. I hear the last pharaoh was even buried with his favourite Senet boards! It’s not surprising really.

For example, the ancient Egyptian game Senet; archaeologists have found evidence of this game dating back as far as 3100 BC. The basic construction of most modern board games, meanwhile ...

For example, the ancient Egyptian game Senet; archaeologists have found evidence of this game dating back as far as 3100 BC. The basic construction of most modern board games, meanwhile ...