Backgammon is the oldest game in history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon started in ancient Iraq almost 5000 years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a close form of the present game played right now. Centuries ago, only citizens in influence, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were able to enjoy. The game started to spread worldwide over time. Different Backgammon versions have been created in various territories and cultures, but the main protocols of those versions appear that of the ancient form . For instance, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the English started playing backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing old games were never acknowledged by a lot of churches. The clergy felt that the game was the tool of Beelzebub. This led churches to boycott and burn the game. The blacklisting and burning had never prevent folks wagering on games and having fun.
Computers offer an additional arena for Backgammon. When assorted electronic games are available everywhere, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, creating and measuring AI ideas and formulas because of the simplicity of game principles and difficulties of tactics.
With the abounding use of the net, backgammon has developed to a totally new level. A few may not know that Internet Backgammon is already loaded on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Online Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of people throughout the planet. Once you join an online game site, you can bet on Backgammon with a computer, or against a bona fide player. Wagering websites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can play it for fun, or for money. There are tens of thousands of groups devoted to online backgammon, including certain game software that you can get to play with other players. Men and women like Backgammon for the fact that it is simple yet still depends upon heaps of attention and expertise.
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