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11May/170

The Past of Backgammon – Today and Before


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Backgammon is the original game in recorded history. It has been called as the "wee war," backgammon began in Mesopotamia (now called Iraq) almost 5000 years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a close form of the current game enjoyed at this time. Centuries ago, just citizens in power, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian queens, were allowed to play. The game started to spread worldwide since then. Many different Backgammon variants were created in numerous states and civilizations, but the main protocols of those variants are similar to that of the antiquated form . For example, The Greeks took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo's started playing backgammon in the seventeenth century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different ancient games were never acknowledged by a great many clergy. The churches believe that the game was the work of the Devil. This caused churches to banish and burn the game. The ban and burning did not stop people competing games and having fun.

Computers afford a 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 assessing, advancing and testing AI ideas and algorithms as a consequence of the simplicity of game codes and complexity of tactics.

With the wide use of the world wide web, backgammon has advanced to an entirely new level. Many might not realize that online Backgammon is already installed on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of players throughout the planet. As soon as you join a net game internet site, you can bet on Backgammon against a computer, or against a real player. Gaming websites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can play Backgammon for enjoyment, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of groups dedicated to internet backgammon, including special game software that you can retrieve to gamble with other players. Players like Backgammon for the reality that it is easy however, still depends upon an abundance of alertness and expertise.

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