Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. Also known as the "little war," backgammon started in ancient Iraq about 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close style of the current game enjoyed at this time. Hundreds of years ago, just people in power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were allowed to play. The game started to grow around the planet in time. Numerous Backgammon versions have been developed in several territories and civilizations, but the fundamental protocols of those variants appear those of the archaic form . For example, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the English borrowed backgammon in the seventeenth century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing archaic games were never welcomed by a great many faiths. The clergy felt that the game was the work of the Devil. This led clergy to banish and destroy the game. The banishment and burning had never prevent many people playing games and enjoying themselves.

Technology gives a new arena for Backgammon. When assorted video machines are sold everywhere, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, developing and analyzing AI theories and algorithms as a consequence of the simplicity of game codes and complexity of strategies.

With the embracing of the net, backgammon has evolved to an entirely new level. Many may not know that web Backgammon is already installed on most of computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Web Backgammon connects tens of thousands of people throughout the planet. Once you join a net game internet site, you can bet on Backgammon with a computer, or opposed to a real person. Gambling sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments consistently. You will be able to participate in Backgammon for excitement, or for money. There are tens of thousands of clubs devoted to internet backgammon, as well as special software that you can retrieve to play against other players. Folks enjoy Backgammon for the fact that it is a snap however, in the end, requires heaps of alertness and skill.