Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. It has been called as the "little battle," backgammon began in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq) approximately five thousand years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar form of the present game enjoyed at this time. Centuries ago, only people in influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were able to play. The game started to grow around the world in time. Different Backgammon versions were developed in many countries and cultures, but the basic rules of those variations resemble that of the ancient form . For instance, Greece took hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and other ancient games were never accepted by a number of clergy. The churches felt that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This caused churches to banish and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning had never stop many people gambling on games and having fun.
Technology gives an additional arena for Backgammon. When different video machines are available all-over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, creating and analyzing AI theories and algorithms as a consequence of the ease of game rules and difficulties of techniques.
With the abounding acceptance of the Internet, backgammon has advanced to a distinctly new level. A great many might not be aware that Internet Backgammon is in fact loaded on most of PCs that run Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of players around the planet. Once you join a web game website, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or opposed to a bona fide gambler. Wagering sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can enjoy the game for fun, or for cash. There are hundreds of thousands of groups devoted to internet backgammon, along with certain software that you can retrieve to gamble with other players. Individuals love Backgammon for the reality that it’s easy but in the end, depends upon an abundance of attention and ability.