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I drew the lines with paint. Will this affect the game, or how its made?

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No, The game will work just the same with paint, but the details may be a little more sloppy.

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Can I make a senet board without newspaper?

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Yes. Instead of newspaper, you could use papier-mâché or even plain wrapping paper.

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What can I use if I don't have a shoe box?

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If you don't have a shoe box, use any box that is about the same size. Even a cereal box can work if it is big enough.

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How do I make the game pieces?

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I use colored plastic map pins with the metal part removed. If you heat the metal pin, you can remove it with pliers.

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Can I use paper mache instead of paper towels?

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Yes, the paper towels are used as part of the paper mache in this article.

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Do I wrap the inside of the box with paper?

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If you want to cushion your playing pieces when not in use, using paper to protect the pieces would be a great idea.

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How do I make the game pieces for Senet?

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You can make the game pieces by taking a few Popsicle sticks and painting one side black. The other side you can leave unpainted or paint with a bright color.

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How do you make the dice sticks?

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You can use Popsicle sticks and paint one side black. The other side you can leave the same way or you can paint it in a bright color.

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What should I use to make the little game pieces?

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You can use map pins by taking out the metal part. If you heat the metal pin, you can take it off with pliers.

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