The Background of Backgammon – Now and Then
Posted in Backgammon on 01/25/2008 03:08 pm by Lillie
Backgammon is the oldest known game in history. Also known as the "wee battle," backgammon began in ancient Iraq approximately 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a close style of the present game enjoyed right now. Centuries ago, only men and women in influence, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian kings, were permitted to play. The game started to grow around the planet over time. Various Backgammon variants have been developed in many countries and civilizations, but the general protocols of those versions look like that of the ancient form . For example, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the English borrowed backgammon in the 17th century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other old games were never approved by many churches. The churchgoers believe that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This caused clergy to ban and burn the game. The ban and destroying did not stop folks gambling on games and being entertained.
Technology offers a additional arena for Backgammon. When various electronic machines are for sale all over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for researching, creating and testing AI ideas and algorithms as a consequence of the simplicity of game policies and complexity of schemes.
With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has evolved to an completely new level. Many may not be aware that online Backgammon is in fact loaded on most of PCs that run MicroSoft Windows operating systems by default in "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of individuals all over the world. As soon as you signed up on a online game site, you can gamble on Backgammon against a computer, or against a real person. Wagering webpages have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can play the game for fun, or for money. There are hundreds of thousands of clubs committed to net backgammon, along with distinctive game software that you can retrieve to bet opposed to others. Folks enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it is uncomplicated but in the end, calls for an abundance of alertness and skill.