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Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. It has been called as the "little battle," backgammon appeared in ancient Iraq approximately 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar form of the current game enjoyed 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 around the globe in time. Various Backgammon types were created in many states and civilizations, but the fundamental regulations of those variants appear those of the antiquated form . For instance, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the seventeenth century and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and competing antiquated games were never approved by a good many churches. The churches felt that the game was the tool of Satan. This caused churches to banish and destroy the game. The blacklisting and burning had never prevent many people taking part in games and having fun.

Computers give an additional arena for Backgammon. When various video games are available all-over the place, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, developing and testing AI ideas and breakthroughs as a result of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of techniques.

With the wide acceptance of the Internet, backgammon has developed to a completely new level. Many might not be aware that online Backgammon is in fact loaded on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout the globe. Once you join an internet game site, you can enjoy Backgammon against a computer, or with a bona fide person. Betting sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments consistently. You will be able to play Backgammon for enjoyment, or for money. There are thousands of clubs dedicated to internet backgammon, as well as certain game software that you can retrieve to gamble opposed to others. Folks enjoy Backgammon for the fact that it’s uncomplicated but still needs a lot of attention and skill.