Hounds and Jackals - Ancient Egyptian Game

Archaeologists found this game in the tomb of an official named Reniseneb. The game of Hounds and Jackals was important to Egyptians who lived during the Middle Kingdom (approximately 4,000 years ago). We know this because they have found many examples of these game boards at Middle Kingdom archaeological sites.
This game is probably played liked today's Chutes and Ladders. The course probably started in the middle of the board. The two players would race each other, moving their pieces down an