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Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. It has been known as the "wee war," backgammon began in Mesopotamia (now called Iraq) almost 5 millennia ago. In any case, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a close form of the present game enjoyed right now. Centuries ago, only citizens in power, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian pharaohs, were permitted to play. The game began to grow worldwide in time. Numerous Backgammon variants have been developed in various countries and civilizations, but the general regulations of those versions are similar to that of the ancient form . For example, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the 1600’s and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and competing antiquated games weren’t ever acknowledged by most clergy. The clergy felt that the game was the tool of Beelzebub. This caused clergy to blackball and destroy the game. The ban and burning did not stop many people taking part in games and having fun.

Computers offer a new platform for Backgammon. When different electronic machines are available everywhere, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, advancing and measuring AI ideas and breakthroughs because of the simplicity of game regulations and difficulties of schemes.

With the embracing of the net, backgammon has flourished to an entirely new level. Many might not be aware that net Backgammon is actually installed on most of PCs that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of gamblers throughout the world. As soon as you signed up on a web game site, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or against an actual person. Wagering webpages have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You will be able to participate in Backgammon for fun, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of clubs dedicated to online backgammon, as well as special software that you can get to wager against other players. Men and women love Backgammon for the reality that it is simple but still needs a bit of alertness and expertise.