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The History of Backgammon – Today and Before
January 19th, 2020 by Claudia
[ English ]

Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon appeared in ancient middle east over 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a similar form of the current game enjoyed right now. Hundreds of years ago, only citizens of power, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian queens, were able to play. The game started to grow worldwide since then. Numerous Backgammon types were developed in numerous regions and cultures, but the basic protocols of those variations are similar to that of the archaic form . For example, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the English started playing backgammon in the seventeenth century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and competing ancient games weren’t ever accepted by a great many clergy. The churchgoers felt that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This led clergy to blackball and destroy the game. The blacklisting and burning had never prevent many people gambling on games and having fun.

Computers afford an additional arena for Backgammon. When assorted electronic games are sold everywhere, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for assessing, creating and testing AI theories and algorithms because of the ease of game rules and difficulties of plans.

With the abounding use of the Internet, backgammon has developed to a totally new level. A great many might not know that web Backgammon is already loaded on most of home computers that run MS Windows operating systems by default under "Games" menu option. Online Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of people all over the planet. Once you join a web game site, you can play Backgammon with a computer, or against an actual player. Gambling sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can play it for excitement, or for cash. There are countless of associations devoted to internet backgammon, along with distinctive software that you can get to play opposed to other players. People enjoy Backgammon for the fact that it is easy however, in the end, needs an abundance of alertness and expertise.


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