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Backgammon is the oldest game in history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon started in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq) approximately 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar style of the current game played at this time. Centuries ago, just individuals of power, the prevailing figures of royalty like Egyptian queens, were permitted to enjoy. The game started to spread worldwide in time. Various Backgammon types were created in several territories and societies, but the main codes of those variations resemble that of the antiquated form . For example, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the seventeenth century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing old games were not ever approved by a number of faiths. The churchgoers felt that the game was the tool of Satan. This led churches to banish and burn the game. The blacklisting and burning had never prevent many people taking part in games and enjoying themselves.

Computers offer an additional arena for Backgammon. When assorted electronic games are for sale all over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, creating and analyzing AI theories and breakthroughs because of the simplicity of game regulations and difficulties of strategies.

With the abounding acceptance of the Internet, backgammon has developed to a totally new level. Many may not realize that Internet Backgammon is actually loaded on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Net Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of players throughout the planet. As soon as you join an online game website, you can play Backgammon with a computer, or opposed to a bona fide player. Gaming sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can enjoy the game for enjoyment, or for money. There are hundreds of thousands of clubs committed to net backgammon, including certain software that you can download to gamble opposed to other players. Men and women love Backgammon for the reality that it is simple yet in the end, needs a bit of attention and skill.