Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. Also known as the "little war," backgammon appeared in ancient middle east approximately 5 millennia ago. For all that, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a close form of the current game played right now. Centuries ago, just men and women of power, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian queens, were able to play. The game started to expand worldwide over time. Many different Backgammon versions have been created in many regions and civilizations, but the general rules of those versions look like those of the archaic form . For instance, The Greeks took hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the English borrowed backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different archaic games were never approved by a great many faiths. The clergy believe that the game was the work of Satan. This caused clergy to boycott and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning did not stop individuals competing games and enjoying themselves.

Computers give an additional arena for Backgammon. When assorted electronic machines are sold all over the place, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, creating and testing AI ideas and formulas as a consequence of the simplicity of game codes and difficulties of techniques.

With the wide acceptance of the world wide web, backgammon has grown to a distinctly new level. A few may not know that web Backgammon is already loaded on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon connects thousands of people around the planet. Once you signed up on a web game website, you can play Backgammon with a computer, or with an actual person. Wagering sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can participate in the game for excitement, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of clubs dedicated to online backgammon, including distinctive software that you can download to wager with others. People enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it is simple but still calls for heaps of alertness and skill.