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Backgammon is the original game in history. It has been called as the "wee battle," backgammon started in ancient Iraq almost five thousand years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar style of the current game played right now. Centuries ago, just individuals in influence, the prevailing figures of royalty like Egyptian queens, were able to play. The game began to spread worldwide since then. Various Backgammon variants were developed in numerous countries and civilizations, but the main protocols of those variants are similar to those of the ancient form . For instance, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the 17th century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different archaic games were never welcomed by most clergy. The churches felt that the game was the tool of Satan. This led churches to boycott and burn the game. The ban and burning had never prevent individuals betting on games and having fun.

Computers afford a new arena for Backgammon. When assorted electronic machines are available all-over the place, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, creating and analyzing AI theories and formulas because of the simplicity of game principles and complexity of techniques.

With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has evolved to a totally new level. A great many might not be aware that online Backgammon is actually installed on most of home computers running Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" menu option. Online Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world. Once you join an online game website, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or opposed to an actual person. Betting websites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can participate in Backgammon for excitement, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of clubs dedicated to net backgammon, as well as special game software that you can get to play opposed to others. Players enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it’s uncomplicated yet in the end, requires a bit of attention and skill.