Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon started in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq) approximately five thousand years ago. In any case, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar type of the present game played at this time. Centuries ago, just individuals in influence, the prevailing figures of royalty like Egyptian pharaohs, were able to enjoy. The game began to grow worldwide in time. Distinctive Backgammon versions were created in numerous states and societies, but the fundamental codes of those variants are similar to that of the archaic form . For example, The Greeks took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the seventeenth century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different archaic games were never welcomed by a number of clergy. The churchgoers felt that the game was the tool of Satan. This led clergy to banish and destroy the game. The banishment and burning had never prevent many people competing games and being entertained.

Computers offer an additional platform for Backgammon. When various electronic machines are available everywhere, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, creating and analyzing AI ideas and breakthroughs as a consequence of the simplicity of game codes and difficulties of tactics.

With the wide use of the world wide web, backgammon has evolved to an entirely new level. A great many may not know that web Backgammon is already installed on most of PCs running Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" menu option. Web Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of people all over the planet. As soon as you signed up on a net game site, you can enjoy Backgammon with a computer, or opposed to a real gambler. Gaming sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can enjoy it for excitement, or for money. There are all kinds of of associations dedicated to internet backgammon, including special software that you can download to gamble against other players. Individuals love Backgammon for the fact that it is simple yet in the end, calls for an abundance of alertness and skill.