Archive for February, 2007
Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. It has been called as the "wee war," backgammon started in ancient middle east almost 5000 years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar form of the current game enjoyed right now. Hundreds of years ago, just citizens of influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were able to play. The game started to expand worldwide since then. Numerous Backgammon versions have been developed in several countries and societies, but the general codes of those versions appear those of the ancient form . For example, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the 17th century and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and competing old games were not ever approved by a great many churches. The churchgoers felt that the game was the work of the Devil. This caused churches to boycott and destroy the game. The banishment and burning did not prevent individuals playing games and having fun.
Computers give a brand-new platform for Backgammon. When assorted video games are for sale all over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for doing research, developing and measuring AI ideas and algorithms as a result of the ease of game regulations and difficulties of strategies.
With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has flourished to a distinctly new level. A good many might not know that online Backgammon is in fact installed on most of computers running MicroSoft Windows operating systems by default under "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon connects hundreds of thousands of gamblers throughout the world. Once you signed up on a net game website, you can bet on Backgammon against a computer, or against an actual person. Gaming webpages have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You will be able to participate in Backgammon for fun, or for money. There are thousands of groups dedicated to net backgammon, along with exclusive software that you can get to bet against others. Men and women like Backgammon for the certainty that it’s simple yet in the end, calls for a bit of alertness and skill.