Learn the history and basic rules of backgammon!
Backgammon is an old game and its roots can be found back in old ancient times.
Nowadays it is accepted that Backgammon originated from ancient Egypt, where the game was named "Senat". Though the form of the game and its rules had changed during the centuries Backgammon has always been a game of strategic skills and an equal amount of luck.
During the roman age the game was known as "Ludus Duodecim Scriptorum" which meant "Twelve lines on a Board". Later on, some where around 500 AD, the game's name changed into "Tabula" which means "table" in Latin.
The game entered England during the first century AD by the invasion and there, In England, the game becomes a bit more close to the modern version which is played today. It was considered as a game of the rich, the gambling nature of the Backgammon had caused it to be banned for a while by the church but not much later the game's popularity had won the its outlaw status. In 1645 it was first called in its modern name – "Backgammon". The final setting of the Backgammon were introduced in 1920 when the double cube was inserted thus making it more appealing to gamers.
From then on Backgammon has gained more and more popularity over the years. Its simple rules have made it possible for anyone to play, unlike chess, which requires a lot of practice. Online Backgammon opened many social opportunities for thousand of eager players all around the world. These online Backgammon rooms are equipped with chats, making the Backgammon experience much more pleasant than it used to be.
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