Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. Also known as the "wee war," backgammon started in ancient Iraq about five thousand years ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a similar style of the current game played at this time. Centuries ago, only citizens in power, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were permitted to play. The game began to spread worldwide over time. Numerous Backgammon variants have been created in several states and civilizations, but the general codes of those variations look like that of the antiquated form . For example, The Greeks took hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the 17th century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and different antiquated games were not ever accepted by a lot of faiths. The churches felt that the game was the tool of Satan. This led clergy to boycott and burn the game. The abolishment and burning did not prevent individuals playing games and being entertained.
Computers give a new arena for Backgammon. When different video machines are for sale all over the place, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, developing and measuring AI ideas and formulas as a consequence of the simplicity of game principles and complexity of strategies.
With the abounding acceptance of the web, backgammon has flourished to a distinctly new level. A few may not realize that Internet Backgammon is actually loaded on most of computers running Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" program group. Online Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of players all over the world. Once you signed up on a web game casino, you can play Backgammon against a computer, or with an actual player. Casino websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can participate in the game for excitement, or for money. There are countless of clubs committed to internet backgammon, along with special software that you can download to wager with other players. People like Backgammon for the fact that it’s simple but in the end, requires a bit of attention and ability.
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