Backgammon is the original game in history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon started in ancient Iraq almost 5000 years ago. In any case, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close form of the current game played today. Hundreds of years ago, just people of power, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were allowed to enjoy. The game began to expand around the world in time. Numerous Backgammon versions were developed in several territories and cultures, but the basic protocols of those variations look like that of the archaic form . For instance, The Greeks 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 continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different ancient games were not ever acknowledged by a number of churches. The churchgoers felt that the game was the tool of the Devil. This caused churches to banish and burn the game. The ban and burning did not prevent individuals competing games and being entertained.

Technology affords a new platform for Backgammon. When various video games are for sale all-over the place, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, creating and testing AI ideas and breakthroughs as a consequence of the ease of game rules and difficulties of techniques.

With the embracing of the net, backgammon has advanced to a totally new level. A few might not be aware that net Backgammon is already installed on most of home computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Net Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of individuals around the planet. Once you join an internet game site, you can gamble on Backgammon with a computer, or against an actual player. Gaming websites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can participate in the game for fun, or for money. There are hundreds of thousands of associations devoted to web backgammon, along with certain game software that you can download to wager opposed to other players. People enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it is uncomplicated yet still requires an abundance of alertness and expertise.