📚Source Card #1
“Passing Through the Netherworld: The Meaning and Play of Senet”
Timothy Kendall, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Published: 1978
Used for: Core rule reconstruction and special square interpretations
HOW WE VERIFY
Unlike Ur, Senet has no surviving rulebook. Our reconstruction relies on archaeological evidence, tomb paintings, and scholarly analysis. We prioritize peer-reviewed research and museum collections.
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Archaeological Evidence
Physical boards, pieces, and casting sticks from excavated tombs.
2
Tomb Paintings
Depictions of Senet gameplay in Egyptian tomb art and papyri.
3
Scholarly Analysis
Academic reconstructions from Egyptologists and game historians.
4
Cross-Reference
Comparing multiple sources to establish consensus rules.
CONTENT MARKERS
VerifiedVerified - Confirmed by archaeological evidence
ReconstructionReconstruction - Scholarly interpretation of incomplete evidence
DramatizationDramatization - Artistic license for engagement
SimulationSimulation - Gameplay simplification from original
PRIMARY SOURCES
📚Source Card #2
“Tutankhamun's Tomb: The Thrill of Discovery”
Howard Carter, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published: 1923
Used for: Documentation of royal Senet sets and their context
📚Source Card #3
“Board Games in Ancient Egypt”
Edgar B. Pusch, Roemer-und Pelizaeus-Museum
Published: 1979
Used for: Archaeological analysis of board construction and pieces
📚Source Card #4
“Ancient Egyptian Games and Gaming Pieces in the British Museum”
British Museum Collection, British Museum
Published: Various
Used for: Physical examination of surviving Senet boards and pieces
CHANGELOG
2026.01 - Initial release with Kendall rules interpretation
Future - Additional variants and tomb painting analysis planned