Backgammon is the oldest game in history. Also known as the "wee war," backgammon started in ancient Iraq almost five thousand years ago. In any case, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar style of the present game enjoyed today. Centuries ago, only individuals of influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were permitted to play. The game started to grow around the planet over time. Numerous Backgammon variants have been created in many regions and societies, but the main protocols of those variations appear those of the ancient form . For example, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing archaic games weren’t ever approved by most faiths. The churches believe that the game was the tool of Satan. This led churches to blacklist and destroy the game. The blacklisting and burning did not stop many people enjoying games and being entertained.
Technology gives an additional arena for Backgammon. When various video games are available all over the place, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, creating and analyzing AI ideas and breakthroughs as a result of the simplicity of game principles and complexity of strategies.
With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has flourished to an entirely new level. A good many might not know that net Backgammon is already installed on most of PCs running Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" program group. Internet Backgammon connects thousands of players all over the planet. Once you signed up on an internet game site, you can play Backgammon with a computer, or against a bona fide gambler. Gambling sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You will be able to enjoy Backgammon for excitement, or for money. There are tens of thousands of groups dedicated to online backgammon, including distinctive software that you can retrieve to wager opposed to other players. Players like Backgammon for the fact that it is easy however, in the end, depends upon a lot of attention and ability.