The Background of Backgammon – Now and Then


Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. Also known as the "wee war," backgammon appeared in ancient Iraq about five thousand years ago. In any case, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close style of the present game played at this time. Hundreds of years ago, only people of power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were able to play. The game started to spread around the planet over time. Various Backgammon versions were developed in many states and cultures, but the basic codes of those versions are similar to that of the archaic form . For example, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the English started playing backgammon in the 1600’s and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and different old games weren’t ever welcomed by most faiths. The clergy believe that the game was the work of the Devil. This caused clergy to boycott and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning had never prevent people taking part in games and enjoying themselves.

Technology makes available a new platform for Backgammon. When assorted video games are available everywhere, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, creating and analyzing AI ideas and formulas as a result of the ease of game rules and difficulties of strategies.

With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has evolved to a totally new level. A few may not know that online Backgammon is almost certainly loaded on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon connects thousands of gamblers all over the globe. As soon as you signed up on an online game internet site, you can bet on Backgammon with a computer, or with a bona fide gambler. Wagering sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can play the game for fun, or for money. There are hundreds of thousands of clubs devoted to web backgammon, as well as certain software that you can retrieve to gamble against others. Individuals like Backgammon for the certainty that it is easy however, in the end, needs heaps of alertness and ability.

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