Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon started in ancient middle east approximately 5000 years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar style of the current game played today. Hundreds of years ago, just men and women in power, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian kings, were able to play. The game started to expand worldwide over time. Distinctive Backgammon types have been created in numerous territories and societies, but the basic protocols of those versions appear that of the ancient form . For instance, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the 1600’s and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and competing old games were never accepted by a great many faiths. The religious felt that the game was the work of Satan. This led clergy to boycott and destroy the game. The ban and burning did not prevent many people competing games and enjoying themselves.
Computers afford a brand-new arena for Backgammon. When different video machines are available all-over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for doing research, advancing and analyzing AI theories and breakthroughs because of the simplicity of game codes and difficulties of techniques.
With the abounding acceptance of the world wide web, backgammon has advanced to a distinctly new level. Many might not be aware that online Backgammon is already installed on most of PCs running Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon connects thousands of players all over the world. Once you signed up on a web game internet site, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or opposed to a bona fide gambler. Gaming sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can participate in it for excitement, or for money. There are hundreds of thousands of associations devoted to online backgammon, including exclusive game software that you can download to play against other players. People like Backgammon for the fact that it is a snap however, in the end, needs a bit of alertness and skill.