Backgammon is the original game in history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon started in ancient Iraq almost 5 millennia ago. For all that, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a close style of the present game enjoyed at this time. Centuries ago, only people of power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were able to play. The game began to expand worldwide since then. Various Backgammon variants were developed in numerous regions and societies, but the fundamental rules of those variations are similar to 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 English borrowed backgammon in the 17th century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and competing antiquated games were not ever approved by a number of clergy. The clergy believe that the game was the tool of the Devil. This led clergy to blacklist and burn the game. The ban and burning did not stop people enjoying games and enjoying themselves.

Technology gives an additional platform for Backgammon. When different electronic machines are sold all over the place, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for doing research, creating and analyzing AI theories and formulas as a consequence of the simplicity of game principles and difficulties of schemes.

With the abounding use of the Internet, backgammon has grown to a totally new level. Many might not realize that Internet Backgammon is actually installed on most of PCs running MS Windows operating systems by default in "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of people all over the planet. As soon as you signed up on an online game casino, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or against a bona fide person. Casino websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can participate in Backgammon for excitement, or for money. There are tens of thousands of associations dedicated to internet backgammon, along with certain software that you can download to bet with others. People enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it is uncomplicated however, still requires heaps of attention and skill.