Backgammon is the original game in recorded history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq) about 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a close style of the current game played right now. Hundreds of years ago, just people of power, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian kings, were able to enjoy. The game started to spread around the globe since then. Numerous Backgammon variants have been created in several territories and cultures, but the fundamental regulations of those variations look like those of the ancient form . For example, The Greeks took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing ancient games weren’t ever accepted by a number of churches. The religious felt that the game was the work of the Devil. This led clergy to abolish and burn the game. The abolishment and burning did not prevent people gambling on games and having fun.

Computers make available an additional platform for Backgammon. When assorted video machines are for sale all over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, creating and analyzing AI theories and formulas as a result of the simplicity of game regulations and difficulties of tactics.

With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has grown to a completely new level. Many might not be aware that online Backgammon is actually installed on most of computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon connects hundreds of thousands of players all over the planet. Once you join an online game site, you can gamble on Backgammon with a computer, or against an actual player. Gambling websites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments regularly. You will be able to play it for excitement, or for cash. There are all kinds of of associations dedicated to web backgammon, along with certain game software that you can download to play with other players. Players enjoy Backgammon for the reality that it is uncomplicated however, still calls for a bit of attention and skill.