A Windows shareware version of an Egyptian board game that has been found in tombs dating from approximately 2100 BC and is known only by the name of Hounds and Jackals, because of its unique Hounds and Jackals playing pieces.
The game features stunning images, great game sounds, original MIDI background score, and MummyFacts (tm) of ancient Egypt. It is easy to learn, easy to play, teaches much about ancient Egypt, and is a lot of good fun besides!
The shareware registration fee is $15 U.S. (approx £10). With registration, you will get the registered version -- 'Hounds & Jackals' v1.0r -- with 256 color images, many more game sounds, and more than twice as many MummyFacts(tm).
Full installation and game instructions can be found in the Readme.txt file.
Board games were very common in ancient Egypt and people from all levels of society played them. Many game boards from ancient Egypt have been found by archaeologists. However, the rules explaining how to play these games have not survived. By studying game boards and other evidence, experts have made some educated guesses about how these games were played.
