Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon began in ancient middle east approximately 5 millennia ago. In any case, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a similar form of the current game played at this time. Hundreds of years ago, only individuals of influence, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian queens, were able to play. The game began to expand around the globe in time. Various Backgammon types have been developed in many territories and societies, but the fundamental regulations of those variants resemble that of the antiquated form . For instance, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the 17th century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different old games were never acknowledged by a lot of clergy. The churchgoers felt that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This led clergy to blackball and burn the game. The ban and burning had never prevent many people betting on games and being entertained.

Technology gives a new arena for Backgammon. When different electronic machines are sold all over the place, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, advancing and testing AI theories and algorithms as a result of the ease of game rules and complexity of techniques.

With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has evolved to an entirely new level. A great many might not know that web Backgammon is actually loaded on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Online Backgammon connects tens of thousands of players around the world. Once you join an online game website, you can gamble on Backgammon against a computer, or with an actual player. Gaming sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments consistently. You will be able to enjoy the game for fun, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of clubs committed to net backgammon, along with exclusive game software that you can retrieve to wager against other players. Players like Backgammon for the fact that it is simple however, in the end, needs a lot of attention and skill.