Backgammon its Past – Now and Then
Friday, 15. November 2019
Backgammon is the oldest game in history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon started in ancient Iraq almost five thousand years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which was a similar type of the current game played today. Centuries ago, only citizens of power, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were able to enjoy. The game started to grow around the planet over time. Many different Backgammon versions were developed in various territories and civilizations, but the main protocols of those variants resemble that of the ancient form . For example, The Greeks took hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the English started playing backgammon in the 17th century and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other old games were never approved by most churches. The churchgoers felt that the game was the tool of Satan. This led clergy to blackball and burn the game. The abolishment and burning did not stop folks taking part in games and being entertained.
Computers give an additional platform for Backgammon. When different video games are sold everywhere, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, developing and testing AI ideas and breakthroughs as a result of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of strategies.
With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has flourished to a distinctly new level. A great many may not be aware that Internet Backgammon is almost certainly installed on most of PCs running MS Windows operating systems by default under "Games" menu option. Online Backgammon hooks up thousands of players all over the globe. Once you join an internet game site, you can wager on Backgammon with a computer, or against a bona fide player. Wagering sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You will be able to play it for fun, or for money. There are thousands of groups dedicated to online backgammon, as well as certain game software that you can download to bet with other players. Gamblers enjoy Backgammon for the fact that it’s simple however, still needs a lot of attention and skill.
Posted in Backgammon by Jada