SENET, Earliest Known Boardgames
In this video, Gabe Mac takes a fascinating look at Senet, an ancient board game that dates back to 3100 BC. Used by the ancient Egyptians for centuries, Senet is a game that's steeped in history and tradition.
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In this video, Gabe Mac takes a fascinating look at Senet, an ancient board game that dates back to 3100 BC. Used by the ancient Egyptians for centuries, Senet is a game that's steeped in history and tradition.
In this episode of The Game Beyond Podcast, Gabe Mac takes a look at Disc Golf. It's history, rulesets, evolution, and how it can be used as therapy.
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