Backgammon is the original game in recorded history. Also known as the "wee war," backgammon appeared in ancient Iraq about 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a close style of the present game played at this time. Hundreds of years ago, just people of power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were able to play. The game began to grow worldwide since then. Distinctive Backgammon variants have been created in several regions and civilizations, but the general protocols of those variations look like those of the ancient form . For instance, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the English started playing backgammon in the 1600’s and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and competing antiquated games were not ever accepted by a good many faiths. The churchgoers believe that the game was the tool of the Devil. This led clergy to ban and destroy the game. The blacklisting and burning did not stop many people playing games and being entertained.
Computers give an additional platform for Backgammon. When various video games are available all-over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, creating and testing AI theories and algorithms because of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of strategies.
With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has developed to an entirely new level. Many may not realize that web Backgammon is in fact loaded on most of PCs that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Net Backgammon hooks up thousands of gamblers all over the world. Once you join an online game casino, you can wager on Backgammon with a computer, or opposed to a real person. Betting websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You will be able to participate in Backgammon for excitement, or for money. There are hundreds of thousands of groups devoted to online backgammon, including exclusive game software that you can download to wager with others. People enjoy Backgammon for the fact that it’s easy however, still requires a bit of attention and ability.
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