Ancient Board Games
Everything You Need to Play the Games!
ISBN 9781566490726 (hardcover)
Published in August 1999
MSRP $19.95
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FOUR FUN BOARD GAMES FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD
Here are four popular board games which were played in the days of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt and in nearby countries from about 5,000 years ago. Everything you need is here – the playing boards in sumptuous colors, playing pieces and full instructions.
SENET, Game of Thirty Squares
MEHEN, The Snake Game
HOUNDS AND JACKALS
THE ROYAL GAME OF UR
Chosen and recreated – after much archaeological detective work – by British Museum expert Dr. Irving Finkel, each game is a piece of living history. Entertainment for family and friends as it was enjoyed in the ancient times.
Here are four popular board games which were played in the days of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt and in nearby countries from about 5,000 years ago. Everything you need is here – the playing boards in sumptuous colors, playing pieces and full instructions.
SENET, Game of Thirty Squares
MEHEN, The Snake Game
HOUNDS AND JACKALS
THE ROYAL GAME OF UR
Chosen and recreated – after much archaeological detective work – by British Museum expert Dr. Irving Finkel, each game is a piece of living history. Entertainment for family and friends as it was enjoyed in the ancient times.