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Larry Smith wrote on Wed, Aug 21, 2013 04:37 AM UTC:
According to the picture we have:

4 pyramids
4 light 'bullets'
8 dark 'bullets'
3 pigs or boars
4 dogs?
1 grey glob
1 black glob
3 striped spheres
2 black discs
3 white speres

Now, it would not be necessary to use all--or even the same quantity--of
any of these pieces.

But my first impression is a game similar to Hounds and Jackals. Boars and
Dogs. The other pieces being modifiers to the playing field or goal
pieces.

The playing field could be Senet-like. A race track with multiple
branchings. This will allow the other pieces to be used as 'blockers' or
'modifiers'.

For example, the pyramids might simply deflect the approaching piece to
adjacent tracks. Or block, according to its facing.

The 'globs' might represent each players goal piece that would need
protection.

I'll stop my speculation here. And allow others to present a few ideas of
their own. Needless to say(but I will anyway), my suggestion should not be
considered dogma. Anyone should feel free to express alternative
applications.

One note: Ancient games often used dice. Would such be a part of this
game?

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