Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now called Iraq) about 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a similar form of the present game enjoyed today. Hundreds of years ago, just citizens in influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were permitted to enjoy. The game started to grow around the globe in time. Different Backgammon types were created in numerous territories and societies, but the general rules of those versions look like that of the archaic form . For example, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the 17th century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and different old games were not ever welcomed by a lot of faiths. The clergy felt that the game was the tool of the Devil. This led churches to ban and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning had never prevent people competing games and having fun.

Technology makes available an additional arena for Backgammon. When various video machines are for sale all over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for doing research, creating and measuring AI ideas and formulas as a result of the ease of game principles and complexity of plans.

With the embracing of the net, backgammon has grown to a distinctly new level. A few might not know that Internet Backgammon is already installed on most of computers running Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon connects tens of thousands of individuals all over the planet. Once you join an online game site, you can bet on Backgammon with a computer, or against a real gambler. Wagering sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can participate in Backgammon for fun, or for cash. There are thousands of associations devoted to internet backgammon, including certain software that you can get to play against others. People like Backgammon for the reality that it’s a snap yet still needs a lot of attention and skill.