Backgammon is the oldest game in history. It has been known as the "wee war," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now called Iraq) about 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar style of the current game played today. Hundreds of years ago, just citizens in power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were allowed to play. The game started to spread worldwide over time. Different Backgammon types were created in several countries and civilizations, but the fundamental rules of those variations appear 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 Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the 1600’s and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and other antiquated games were never welcomed by a lot of faiths. The churches believe that the game was the tool of Beelzebub. This caused churches to abolish and burn the game. The blacklisting and burning did not stop individuals gambling on games and having fun.

Computers give an additional arena for Backgammon. When various electronic games are for sale all over the place, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for assessing, developing and measuring AI theories and algorithms as a consequence of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of strategies.

With the abounding use of the web, backgammon has developed to a distinctly new level. A good many might not be aware that Internet Backgammon is already loaded on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Online Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of individuals around the globe. Once you signed up on an online game internet site, you can wager on Backgammon with a computer, or with a real player. Gaming websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments consistently. You will be able to play it for fun, or for money. There are thousands of groups committed to net backgammon, including distinctive game software that you can retrieve to gamble with others. Folks love Backgammon for the reality that it is a snap yet still calls for a lot of attention and expertise.