Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. It has been known as the "little battle," backgammon began in ancient Iraq almost 5000 years ago. In any case, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a close type of the current game played at this time. Hundreds of years ago, only people in influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were allowed to play. The game began to expand worldwide since then. Many different Backgammon types have been created in several regions and cultures, but the fundamental regulations of those variants look like those of the antiquated form . For example, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and other old games were not ever acknowledged by a good many churches. The churchgoers felt that the game was the work of Satan. This led churches to abolish and destroy the game. The banishment and burning had never prevent many people competing games and enjoying themselves.
Technology offers an additional arena for Backgammon. When assorted electronic machines are available all over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, advancing and testing AI ideas and algorithms because of the simplicity of game codes and difficulties of schemes.
With the wide use of the net, backgammon has grown to a completely new level. A good many may not be aware that online Backgammon is in fact installed on most of computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of people around the globe. As soon as you join an internet game site, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or with a bona fide gambler. Gaming webpages have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can enjoy the game for enjoyment, or for money. There are all kinds of of associations committed to internet backgammon, including special software that you can retrieve to bet against other players. Gamblers enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it is uncomplicated however, still depends upon a bit of alertness and expertise.