Backgammon

Backgammon is one of the oldest board games for two players. Players take turns throwing the dice and moving the checkers according to the score. The object of the game is to pass the checkers a full circle on the board before the opponent does. Success in playing backgammon online does not depend on the luck of the player, but on his ability to build the right strategy. The game of backgammon has been popular since ancient times around the world, especially in Europe and Central Asia. Many online casinos include online backgammon as part of their standard games, usually in the “Other games” section.

The earliest version of backgammon was discovered in 2004 during archaeological excavations. The oldest backgammon board was found in Iran, and therefore the country of origin of this game is Ancient Persia. The found board, made more than 5200 years ago, was made of ebony and inlaid with pieces of agate and turquoise. The game of backgammon has come a long way from the sands of ancient history to modern online casinos. There are many variations of this game, now known all over the world. Ancient backgammon boards have been discovered by archaeologists even in China.

Be that as it may, online backgammon is still less popular among casino players compared to other table games. The main reason can be considered the fact that playing backgammon online requires a serious strategic approach. Internet backgammon is also not very popular among casino operators, since the outcome of the game depends little on chance, which is disadvantageous for the casino. In recent decades, the game has undergone more thorough study, including with the help of computer analysis. There is even a theory of opening in backgammon, by analogy with chess.