Backgammon is the oldest known game in history. It has been known as the "little battle," backgammon began in Mesopotamia (now referred to as Iraq) over 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a similar form of the current game played today. Centuries ago, just people in influence, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were allowed to play. The game began to spread around the world over time. Various Backgammon types have been created in numerous states and societies, but the basic codes of those variants look like those of the ancient form . For example, Greece took hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the English borrowed backgammon in the 17th century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different archaic games were not ever accepted by most churches. The churches believe that the game was the tool of Beelzebub. This led churches to blackball and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning did not prevent individuals taking part in games and enjoying themselves.
Computers offer a new arena for Backgammon. When various video machines are sold everywhere, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for assessing, developing and analyzing AI theories and formulas because of the simplicity of game rules and difficulties of plans.
With the wide use of the Internet, backgammon has evolved to an entirely new level. A few may not know that online Backgammon is in fact loaded on most of home computers running MS Windows operating systems by default in "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of players all over the world. As soon as you signed up on an internet game website, you can enjoy Backgammon with a computer, or against a bona fide player. Wagering sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments regularly. You will be able to participate in it for fun, or for cash. There are countless of associations dedicated to internet backgammon, including distinctive game software that you can download to gamble with other players. People enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it’s uncomplicated yet still depends upon an abundance of attention and skill.
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