Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon began in ancient middle east about 5 millennia ago. In any case, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar form of the present game played at this time. Hundreds of years ago, only individuals of influence, the prevailing figures of royalty like Egyptian kings, were permitted to play. The game started to grow worldwide since then. Distinctive Backgammon types were developed in various countries and societies, but the general rules of those versions resemble those of the ancient form . For instance, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the English started playing backgammon in the 17th century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other antiquated games were never welcomed by a number of churches. The religious believe that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This led clergy to banish and destroy the game. The blacklisting and burning did not stop people betting on games and being entertained.

Computers give a new platform for Backgammon. When assorted electronic machines are for sale all over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, advancing and testing AI ideas and algorithms as a result of the simplicity of game policies and complexity of tactics.

With the embracing of the web, backgammon has flourished to an entirely new level. A good many might not realize that Internet Backgammon is actually installed on most of computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" menu option. Web Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of gamblers around the world. As soon as you signed up on a web game website, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or with an actual gambler. Gaming webpages have been holding Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can play it for excitement, or for cash. There are thousands of associations dedicated to online backgammon, including certain software that you can download to bet opposed to other players. Individuals enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it is uncomplicated yet in the end, requires heaps of attention and skill.