The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Senet Board games were popular. Senet was something like Snakes and Ladders. If you landed on a "good" square, you could go forward. A "bad" square held you back.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Games and Hunting