Backgammon is the oldest known game in history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now called Iraq) approximately 5 millennia ago. For all that, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a similar form of the present game played right now. Centuries ago, only individuals of power, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were permitted to play. The game started to spread around the globe since then. Different Backgammon types have been developed in several nations and cultures, but the fundamental rules of those variations look like that of the ancient form . For example, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the seventeenth century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and other archaic games weren’t ever acknowledged by a number of clergy. The clergy believe that the game was the tool of Beelzebub. This caused clergy to boycott and burn the game. The blacklisting and burning had never stop people wagering on games and having fun.
Computers make available a new platform for Backgammon. When different electronic machines are sold all-over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, creating and testing AI ideas and algorithms because of the ease of game principles and complexity of techniques.
With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has evolved to a totally new level. A good many may not know that web Backgammon is already installed on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" program group. Internet Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of individuals all over the globe. Once you join a net game casino, you can wager on Backgammon with a computer, or with a real gambler. Betting sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments consistently. You will be able to enjoy it for excitement, or for money. There are tens of thousands of associations committed to web backgammon, including exclusive game software that you can download to wager with others. Individuals enjoy Backgammon for the reality that it is simple but in the end, calls for a lot of attention and ability.