The Background of Backgammon – Today and Before


Backgammon is the original game in recorded history. Also known as the "wee battle," backgammon began in ancient middle east approximately 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar form of the present game enjoyed today. Centuries ago, only citizens of power, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian pharaohs, were allowed to play. The game started to spread around the globe in time. Various Backgammon versions were created in numerous territories and societies, but the main rules of those variations look like those of the archaic form . For example, Greece grabbed a hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different archaic games were never welcomed by a number of faiths. The churchgoers felt that the game was the work of the Devil. This led churches to banish and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning had never stop people competing games and enjoying themselves.

Technology gives an additional platform for Backgammon. When different video machines are sold everywhere, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, developing and measuring AI ideas and formulas because of the ease of game policies and complexity of strategies.

With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has developed to a totally new level. A few might not know that net Backgammon is actually loaded on most of computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Web Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of players all over the planet. As soon as you signed up on an internet game internet site, you can enjoy Backgammon with a computer, or against an actual player. Gaming websites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can play Backgammon for excitement, or for money. There are thousands of associations committed to web backgammon, as well as certain game software that you can retrieve to play with others. Folks love Backgammon for the fact that it’s easy however, in the end, depends upon a bit of alertness and skill.

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