The Background of Backgammon – Now and Then

by Erin on September 1st, 2009

[ English ]

Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. It has been called as the "little battle," backgammon appeared in ancient Iraq over 5 millennia ago. In any case, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a similar style of the current game played today. Centuries ago, just people of power, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian kings, were allowed to enjoy. The game started to expand worldwide in time. Numerous Backgammon versions were created in numerous nations and civilizations, but the general regulations of those variants appear that of the ancient form . For instance, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the 1600’s and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other old games weren’t ever acknowledged by a number of faiths. The religious believe that the game was the tool of Satan. This led clergy to ban and burn the game. The ban and burning had never stop individuals wagering on games and being entertained.

Computers give a brand-new arena for Backgammon. When various electronic machines are for sale all-over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, creating and measuring AI ideas and algorithms because of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of techniques.

With the embracing of the net, backgammon has grown to a totally new level. A great many may not be aware that web Backgammon is in fact loaded on most of computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Web Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of people all over the world. Once you join an online game site, you can gamble on Backgammon with a computer, or with a bona fide player. Casino websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can play it for excitement, or for cash. There are countless of clubs dedicated to online backgammon, along with distinctive game software that you can download to gamble with others. People like Backgammon for the fact that it is simple yet still calls for a lot of attention and skill.

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