I think the game is too random. I think that if introduced the rule that adjacent parts can not be captured would make the game more strategic.

"adjacent parts can not be captured"

What does that mean?

the game would be more similar to backgammon, where when a house has two or more pieces, they can not be captured by the opponent. However, Senet can not have two pieces in the same house. So this rule applies when there are two or more adjacent pieces. One beside the other.

I think that rule would produce major blocks, in particular at the beginning of the game.

The problem with Senet is that is a very strategic game until one player is left with just one disc. Then it becomes a game of pure luck as you have no control over the last disc. I have lost (and won) a ton of games where the last disc was stuck in an endless loop between the House of Water and the House of Rebirth. And that doesn't even include the games I lost (and won) where the required exact number to go out never came (I have seen games where I just needed a 2 and didn't get it for ten or twelve turns allowing my opponent to win).

I have proposed a version of Senet (Ma'at Senet) where the goal is to bring home five or six discs only, but I don't think anything will ever come out of it.

Yes, more blocks, more strategy In the game, how it is, the luck factor is very strong. But, any way, it is a game wich I like and bring many fun.

I suggested it a few months back for the same reasons you give.

Too bad! So, I dont have hope, lamentable

I think for GT to consider any variations, it needs to be posted on the [ Variants ] wiki. Currently, I'm unable to do this as my membership level isn't high enough.

I tried. So, lets wait for

Speaking of random. My last nine throws in a game: 1,2,3,1,2,2,3,1,1,1.

An average of 1.8. Try competing with that.

Sounds like you roll the same sort of dice in every dice game Robyn Hode  ...

I came back to take the lead. But my opponent has just rolled three straight 5s!

#8163614 Moves 83, 84, 85.

5 5 5 randomly, of course.