Backgammon is the oldest known game in history. It has been known as the "wee war," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now referred to as Iraq) approximately five thousand years ago. For all that, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close form of the present game played right now. Centuries ago, only men and women in power, the prevailing figures of royalty like Egyptian kings, were permitted to play. The game started to grow worldwide since then. Different Backgammon types were developed in many nations and civilizations, but the general rules of those versions look like that of the archaic form . For example, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the seventeenth century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other antiquated games were never approved by a number of clergy. The churches believe that the game was the tool of the Devil. This led churches to ban and burn the game. The ban and burning did not stop folks playing games and having fun.

Technology offers an additional platform for Backgammon. When assorted electronic machines are sold all-over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, creating and analyzing AI ideas and algorithms as a result of the simplicity of game principles and difficulties of plans.

With the embracing of the net, backgammon has grown to a completely new level. Many may not know that Internet Backgammon is in fact installed on most of home computers running MS Windows operating systems by default under "Games" menu option. Online Backgammon connects tens of thousands of people around the planet. Once you join a web game site, you can gamble on Backgammon against a computer, or with a bona fide person. Gaming websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can enjoy the game for enjoyment, or for money. There are tens of thousands of associations committed to net backgammon, as well as certain game software that you can download to bet against other players. People enjoy Backgammon for the reality that it’s a snap yet still requires a lot of alertness and skill.