Backgammon is the oldest game in history. It has been called as the "wee battle," backgammon started in Mesopotamia (now called Iraq) about 5000 years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar form of the present game enjoyed today. Centuries ago, only people in power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were permitted to play. The game started to grow worldwide since then. Many different Backgammon versions have been created in several regions and societies, but the basic rules of those variants are similar to that of the ancient form . For example, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the 1600’s and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and other old games weren’t ever approved by a number of faiths. The churches believe that the game was the tool of the Devil. This caused churches to blacklist and burn the game. The abolishment and burning did not prevent people taking part in games and having fun.
Technology offers a new arena for Backgammon. When different electronic machines are available everywhere, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for doing research, advancing and measuring AI theories and algorithms as a consequence of the simplicity of game rules and difficulties of techniques.
With the embracing of the web, backgammon has advanced to a totally new level. Many might not be aware that Internet Backgammon is almost certainly loaded on most of computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Internet Backgammon connects thousands of gamblers around the globe. As soon as you signed up on a web game internet site, you can gamble on Backgammon with a computer, or against a bona fide player. Wagering sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can participate in Backgammon for enjoyment, or for cash. There are thousands of clubs dedicated to internet backgammon, as well as special game software that you can retrieve to wager against others. Players like Backgammon for the fact that it is simple however, still needs heaps of attention and skill.
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