Backgammon is the oldest known game in history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon appeared in ancient middle east almost five thousand years ago. In any case, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a similar style of the present game played at this time. Centuries ago, just men and women in influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian queens, were able to play. The game started to expand worldwide in time. Many different Backgammon versions have been developed in many countries and civilizations, but the fundamental regulations of those versions appear that of the archaic form . For instance, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the 1600’s and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and competing antiquated games were never approved by many faiths. The clergy felt that the game was the tool of Satan. This led churches to banish and burn the game. The blacklisting and burning had never prevent individuals competing games and enjoying themselves.

Technology offers a new arena for Backgammon. When various video machines are available all over the place, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for doing research, developing and measuring AI theories and formulas because of the simplicity of game policies and difficulties of schemes.

With the abounding use of the Internet, backgammon has developed to a completely new level. A good many may not realize that Internet Backgammon is almost certainly loaded on most of computers running MS Windows operating systems by default in "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. As soon as you join a web game site, you can play Backgammon against a computer, or opposed to an actual player. Wagering sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments consistently. You will be able to enjoy the game for excitement, or for cash. There are countless of associations dedicated to net backgammon, along with special software that you can get to wager with other players. People like Backgammon for the reality that it is easy yet in the end, needs heaps of alertness and expertise.