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Backgammon is the original game in recorded history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon started in ancient Iraq approximately 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a close form of the present game enjoyed right now. Hundreds of years ago, only men and women in power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were able to play. The game started to grow worldwide since then. Numerous Backgammon versions have been developed in several states and civilizations, but the fundamental regulations of those versions appear those of the ancient form . For instance, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the 17th century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other old games were never welcomed by a great many faiths. The churchgoers believe that the game was the tool of Beelzebub. This caused churches to blackball and burn the game. The abolishment and burning did not prevent individuals enjoying games and being entertained.

Computers offer a new arena for Backgammon. When assorted electronic games are available everywhere, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for researching, creating and measuring AI ideas and algorithms as a consequence of the ease of game rules and complexity of strategies.

With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has grown to a totally new level. Many may not realize that net Backgammon is in fact loaded on most of PCs that run MicroSoft Windows operating systems by default in "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon connects hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout the globe. Once you signed up on an online game casino, you can enjoy Backgammon against a computer, or against a real player. Gaming webpages have been hosting Backgammon tournaments regularly. You will be able to enjoy it for excitement, or for cash. There are countless of groups devoted to internet backgammon, including special game software that you can retrieve to play against others. People enjoy Backgammon for the fact that it’s easy but still requires an abundance of attention and expertise.