Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. Also known as the "wee battle," backgammon started in ancient Iraq about five thousand years ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a similar type of the current game played right now. Hundreds of years ago, just citizens of influence, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were permitted to enjoy. The game started to spread around the planet since then. Many different Backgammon variants were created in many territories and societies, but the general protocols of those variants resemble that of the archaic form . For instance, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the English started playing backgammon in the seventeenth century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other old games were not ever welcomed by a lot of churches. The clergy believe that the game was the work of the Devil. This led clergy to blacklist and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning had never stop many people wagering on games and having fun.

Technology offers an additional platform for Backgammon. When assorted electronic games are available everywhere, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for researching, creating and analyzing AI theories and algorithms as a result of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of schemes.

With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has advanced to an entirely new level. A good many might not realize that Internet Backgammon is in fact installed on most of home computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Net Backgammon connects thousands of gamblers around the planet. As soon as you signed up on an internet game site, you can enjoy Backgammon with a computer, or against a real gambler. Gaming webpages have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can play the game for fun, or for cash. There are countless of groups dedicated to web backgammon, as well as certain software that you can get to play opposed to other players. Individuals love Backgammon for the certainty that it is a snap but still depends upon a bit of alertness and skill.