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Backgammon is the oldest game in history. Also known as the "little war," backgammon started in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq) approximately 5 millennia ago. In any case, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a similar style of the current game played today. Centuries ago, only individuals of power, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian pharaohs, were permitted to play. The game began to grow around the globe since then. Different Backgammon types were created in several territories and societies, but the main protocols of those versions look like those of the antiquated form . For example, The Greeks took hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the 17th century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different archaic games were never welcomed by most churches. The religious believe that the game was the tool of the Devil. This caused churches to banish and destroy the game. The banishment and burning did not prevent many people betting on games and enjoying themselves.
Technology makes available a new platform for Backgammon. When various electronic machines are sold everywhere, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, developing and analyzing AI ideas and formulas because of the simplicity of game codes and difficulties of techniques.
With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has flourished to an entirely new level. Many may not realize that online Backgammon is almost certainly installed on most of home computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Web Backgammon connects tens of thousands of people all over the planet. Once you join a net game site, you can play Backgammon against a computer, or opposed to an actual person. Gambling sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You will be able to play it for excitement, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of clubs dedicated to web backgammon, along with exclusive software that you can retrieve to wager opposed to other players. Men and women like Backgammon for the reality that it’s easy yet in the end, depends upon a bit of attention and ability.
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