Modern Backgammon History

Ancient Backgammon history originates in Mesopotamia, what is now present day Iraq and Iran, around the time of 3,000 BC. From here, the early versions of Backgammon made their way to Egypt, where the game was called Senat, and to the Roman Empire, which succeeded in spreading the Backgammon game ...

Backgammon - A Brief History

Backgammon HistoryBackgammon tops other board games in popularity. It has been widely played in different forms across the ages. There was an earlier version of the game in Egypt almost 5000 years ago. That game, called senat was played on a board with 30 squares measuring 3x10-3x12-3x6. Similar boards excavated ...

Ancient Backgammon History - A Game with a Ri...

Backgammon is the oldest known board game in the world. It has a history dating back nearly 5,000 years into the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia, where the original concept of the Backgammon game was established. Throughout the millennium, Backgammon has not only survived, but thrived. Today, Backgammon remains ...

The History of Backgammon and Its Evolution

Backgammon is a very popular board game where various strategies are used to win the game. People have played the game down through the years. The history of backgammon is a long and interesting one. We will explore this backgammon history and also where the game is today. So if ...

History of Backgammon

The term 'backgammon' is basically Welsh, and means 'wee battle'. Much information about this game and the history of backgammon is narrated in the compilation of mid-1700 by the famous writer Edmund Hoyle. The Backgammon we see today didn't start in just one day; instead the history of the game ...

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