Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon started in Mesopotamia (now referred to as Iraq) almost 5000 years ago. For all that, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a similar form of the present game played at this time. Centuries ago, only citizens of influence, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian queens, were able to play. The game started to expand worldwide since then. Different Backgammon versions were created in numerous territories and civilizations, but the main regulations of those variations resemble that of the archaic form . For instance, The Greeks took hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the English started playing backgammon in the seventeenth century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and other archaic games were never acknowledged by most faiths. The churchgoers believe that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This led churches to blacklist and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning had never prevent many people playing games and being entertained.
Technology affords a new platform for Backgammon. When different video machines are for sale all over the place, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, creating and testing AI theories and algorithms as a result of the ease of game rules and difficulties of plans.
With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has developed to a distinctly new level. A good many might not realize that web Backgammon is actually installed on most of home computers that run MicroSoft Windows operating systems by default under "Games" menu option. Web Backgammon hooks up thousands of people throughout the planet. Once you signed up on an internet game website, you can enjoy Backgammon against a computer, or with an actual person. Gambling sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You will be able to participate in Backgammon for enjoyment, or for money. There are tens of thousands of groups committed to web backgammon, including special game software that you can retrieve to bet with others. People love Backgammon for the certainty that it is easy yet still calls for heaps of attention and skill.
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