The Royal Game of Ur
Print & Play with Friends & Family!
$3
Hand-illustrated by Josh Stolarz
Want to Experience a Piece of History?
Senet is one of the oldest board games ever discovered in Egypt, found carved on temple floors and placed in the tombs of Pharaohs to accompany them into eternity. More than a pastime, it symbolized the soul’s journey through the afterlife, with each space on the board marking stages of that passage. Some traditions even speak of the deceased having to outplay a divine challenger to advance safely into the next world. Now you can bring this ancient, meaningful game to your own table and experience a little piece of Egypt’s past.
Here’s What You’ll Get in Your PDF Download:
- Full Color Game Board
- Black and White Line Art Game Board
- Pieces & Dice Templates
- Visual Instruction Guide
Hand-Drawn Game Board
Let’s be honest, any game feels more magical when it looks like something lifted from the sands of Egypt. This Senet board was drawn entirely by hand to capture that feel of an archaeologist’s first sketch of a newly unearthed relic. Weathered textures, papyrus-inspired patterns, and motifs pulled from real tomb art give the whole thing the charm of a game that could have belonged to a Pharaoh.
Simple Instructions
You won’t need to learn to read ancient hieroglyphs to play Senet. Each board comes with a clear, illustrated guide that walks you through setup, movement, and the special squares that make the game so intriguing. It’s simple enough to play with kids, yet the race to guide your pieces safely off the board adds just enough tension and strategy to keep adults fully engaged to the last roll of the dice.
Paper Pieces & Dice
Your PDF download includes everything you need to craft your own playable set, cut-and-fold pieces and tetrahedral dice, just like those found with the original game over 4,000 years ago. All you need is paper, scissors, and a bit of glue.