Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon began in ancient Iraq approximately five thousand years ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a close form of the present game enjoyed today. Centuries ago, only citizens of power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were permitted to play. The game started to expand around the world over time. Many different Backgammon types were created in several nations and cultures, but the fundamental protocols of those variants are similar to that of the ancient form . For example, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the English borrowed backgammon in the 1600’s and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and other old games were never acknowledged by most churches. The churches felt that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This led clergy to blackball and burn the game. The abolishment and burning did not stop folks betting on games and having fun.
Technology gives a new platform for Backgammon. When different video machines are sold all-over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, advancing and measuring AI theories and formulas as a consequence of the ease of game policies and complexity of tactics.
With the wide use of the Internet, backgammon has grown to an entirely new level. A few might not be aware that web Backgammon is actually installed on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" program group. Net Backgammon hooks up thousands of players throughout the planet. As soon as you join a net game website, you can play Backgammon against a computer, or with an actual person. Betting sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can enjoy Backgammon for excitement, or for money. There are all kinds of of groups dedicated to internet backgammon, along with certain game software that you can download to bet against other players. Gamblers like Backgammon for the reality that it’s easy but still requires heaps of attention and skill.
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