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Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. It has been known as the "little battle," backgammon appeared in ancient Iraq over 5 millennia ago. In any case, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar style of the present game played at this time. Hundreds of years ago, only people of influence, the prevailing figures of royalty like Egyptian queens, were permitted to enjoy. The game began to spread worldwide since then. Numerous Backgammon variants have been created in many nations and societies, but the main rules of those variants look like that of the archaic form . For instance, 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 continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing archaic games were never welcomed by a number of churches. The religious felt that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This caused clergy to ban and burn the game. The blacklisting and burning did not stop individuals taking part in games and enjoying themselves.

Computers offer a new platform for Backgammon. When assorted electronic games are for sale everywhere, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for researching, advancing and testing AI ideas and algorithms as a consequence of the ease of game rules and complexity of plans.

With the wide use of the world wide web, backgammon has flourished to a totally new level. A lot may not be aware that web Backgammon is actually loaded on most of computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Web Backgammon hooks up thousands of players all over the planet. As soon as you join a net game website, you can enjoy Backgammon with a computer, or with a real gambler. Gaming webpages have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can enjoy the game for excitement, or for money. There are thousands of groups committed to internet backgammon, including exclusive game software that you can get to play against other players. Individuals enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it is uncomplicated however, in the end, requires a lot of alertness and ability.