Backgammon is the oldest known game in history. Also known as the "little war," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq) over 5 millennia ago. In any case, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a similar form of the current game played right now. Centuries ago, only men and women of power, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were able to enjoy. The game started to grow around the planet in time. Various Backgammon versions were created in many states and civilizations, but the general protocols of those versions are similar to that of the archaic form . For instance, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the English adopted backgammon in the seventeenth century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other archaic games were never approved by a great many clergy. The clergy felt that the game was the tool of Satan. This led clergy to blacklist and burn the game. The banishment and burning did not prevent many people taking part in games and enjoying themselves.

Computers make available a new arena for Backgammon. When different electronic games are for sale all-over the place, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for researching, creating and testing AI theories and formulas because of the ease of game codes and complexity of strategies.

With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has developed to an entirely new level. Quite a few may not realize that web Backgammon is actually loaded on most of PCs that run MS Windows operating systems by default in "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon hooks up thousands of people around the globe. As soon as you signed up on a web game website, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or against a bona fide player. Gambling sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can enjoy the game for excitement, or for cash. There are thousands of groups dedicated to online backgammon, including distinctive software that you can retrieve to wager with other players. Individuals love Backgammon for the certainty that it’s easy but in the end, calls for an abundance of attention and ability.