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The History of Backgammon – Today and Before

Backgammon is the oldest game in history. Also known as the "little war," backgammon started in ancient middle east about 5 millennia ago. In any case, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar type of the present game enjoyed today. Centuries ago, just men and women in power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian queens, were allowed to play. The game began to spread around the world since then. Various Backgammon types have been created in various states and civilizations, but the fundamental regulations of those variants look like that of the archaic form . For example, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing antiquated games were not ever welcomed by a number of churches. The clergy felt that the game was the tool of Beelzebub. This caused churches to ban and destroy the game. The banishment and burning had never stop many people competing games and enjoying themselves.

Technology offers an additional platform for Backgammon. When different electronic machines are sold everywhere, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, creating and measuring AI ideas and formulas because of the ease of game rules and difficulties of plans.

With the abounding acceptance of the Internet, backgammon has advanced to a completely new level. A few may not realize that Internet Backgammon is already installed on most of computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" program group. Net Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of people around the planet. As soon as you signed up on a web game site, you can bet on Backgammon with a computer, or with a bona fide player. Wagering websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can participate in Backgammon for fun, or for money. There are thousands of associations dedicated to web backgammon, along with distinctive software that you can get to wager with others. People love Backgammon for the reality that it’s simple however, in the end, requires heaps of alertness and expertise.

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