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Backgammon is the oldest known game in history. Also known as the "wee war," backgammon started in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq) almost 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close form of the present game enjoyed today. Hundreds of years ago, only citizens of influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian queens, were able to play. The game started to grow around the globe over time. Numerous Backgammon versions have been created in many territories and societies, but the general regulations of those variants appear that of the ancient form . For example, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the English adopted backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing old games were never accepted by most churches. The religious believe that the game was the tool of the Devil. This led clergy to blackball and destroy the game. The blacklisting and burning did not prevent folks gambling on games and enjoying themselves.

Computers afford an additional platform for Backgammon. When various video machines are available all-over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for assessing, creating and testing AI ideas and formulas because of the simplicity of game principles and complexity of plans.

With the embracing of the web, backgammon has flourished to a distinctly new level. A great many may not realize that net Backgammon is almost certainly loaded on most of computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon hooks up thousands of players all over the globe. Once you join a net game internet site, you can play Backgammon with a computer, or opposed to a real person. Betting websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You will be able to enjoy the game for excitement, or for money. There are all kinds of of groups committed to online backgammon, along with certain software that you can get to wager against others. Gamblers love Backgammon for the reality that it is easy but in the end, requires an abundance of attention and ability.