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Backgammon is the original game in recorded history. Also known as the "wee war," backgammon started in ancient middle east over 5 millennia ago. For all that, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar form of the current game enjoyed right now. Centuries ago, just men and women of influence, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were able to play. The game started to spread around the world since then. Many different Backgammon versions were developed in many states and cultures, but the general codes of those variants appear those of the antiquated form . For example, The Greeks took hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the English adopted backgammon in the 17th century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and different ancient games were never acknowledged by a lot of clergy. The churchgoers felt that the game was the work of the Devil. This led clergy to blacklist and destroy the game. The ban and burning did not stop people competing games and being entertained.

Computers offer a brand-new platform for Backgammon. When various video machines are available all over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for researching, developing and measuring AI theories and breakthroughs because of the simplicity of game rules and difficulties of plans.

With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has developed to a totally new level. Many might not be aware that Internet Backgammon is actually loaded on most of PCs running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon connects tens of thousands of gamblers around the planet. Once you join an internet game internet site, you can enjoy Backgammon against a computer, or opposed to an actual person. Gambling websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You will be able to enjoy it for excitement, or for money. There are hundreds of thousands of groups devoted to net backgammon, as well as exclusive software that you can get to gamble opposed to other players. Gamblers love Backgammon for the certainty that it is easy yet still calls for a lot of alertness and expertise.