Backgammon is the original game in history. Also known as the "little war," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now referred to as Iraq) almost 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close form of the present game enjoyed today. Centuries ago, just men and women of influence, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian pharaohs, were allowed to play. The game began to expand worldwide over time. Distinctive Backgammon variants were developed in several countries and civilizations, but the main codes of those variants resemble those of the archaic form . For instance, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the 1600’s and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and competing ancient games were never acknowledged by a number of clergy. The religious believe that the game was the tool of Satan. This led clergy to blacklist and burn the game. The ban and burning did not prevent folks wagering on games and being entertained.

Computers offer a brand-new platform for Backgammon. When assorted electronic games are for sale all over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, developing and measuring AI ideas and formulas as a result of the simplicity of game codes and complexity of tactics.

With the wide use of the net, backgammon has advanced to a completely new level. A few might not realize that online Backgammon is actually installed on most of computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Internet Backgammon connects thousands of people throughout the globe. As soon as you signed up on a web game site, you can enjoy Backgammon against a computer, or opposed to a real player. Gambling sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can participate in it for enjoyment, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of groups dedicated to net backgammon, including distinctive game software that you can retrieve to gamble opposed to other players. Gamblers like Backgammon for the fact that it’s easy yet in the end, calls for a lot of alertness and expertise.