What Ancient Board Game Did Egyptians Play for the Afterlife?

💡 The Answer

• The game was called Senet, meaning 'passing' in ancient Egyptian.
• Senet boards had 30 squares arranged in three rows of ten.
• The game represented the soul's journey through the underworld.
• Playing Senet was believed to help the deceased reach the afterlife safely.
• Many Senet boards were found in tombs, sometimes with playing pieces and throw sticks.