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The ancient Egyptians engaged in various leisure activities for enjoyment. Among these, board games were a popular pastime. The most renowned board game of that era was Senet, which was widely played during their free time. In the picture Queen Nefertari playing Senet at her tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Senet, an ancient Egyptian game, has been played since the earliest times of a unified Egypt. Evidence of its antiquity includes a depiction on the wall of Hesy-ra's mastaba from the third dynasty. Hesy-ra served as the scribe supervisor for King Djoser, and this reference highlights the game's longstanding presence. Additionally, inscriptions related to two other games, mehen and men, have been discovered. Throughout Egypt's history, Senet boards have been unearthed in numerous tombs, dating back to the pre-dynastic era. The most notable discovery was in Tutankhamun's tomb, where five Senet boards were found. These boards were typically crafted from materials such