Archive for October, 2018

Backgammon its History – Now and Then

by Karla on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. Also known as the "little battle," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now referred to as Iraq) about 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close form of the current game enjoyed at this time. Centuries ago, only people in power, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian queens, were able to play. The game began to spread worldwide since then. Many different Backgammon types were developed in several territories and societies, but the general rules of those variants are similar to that of the antiquated form . For instance, The Greeks took hold of the game and coined the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the 1600’s and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and competing archaic games were not ever accepted by a lot of clergy. The religious felt that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This caused clergy to ban and burn the game. The banishment and burning did not stop folks betting on games and having fun.

Technology affords a new arena for Backgammon. When different electronic machines are available all over the place, computer scientists in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for doing research, creating and analyzing AI theories and algorithms as a consequence of the ease of game policies and difficulties of techniques.

With the wide acceptance of the web, backgammon has flourished to a completely new level. A good many may not realize that net Backgammon is actually installed on most of home computers that run MS Windows operating systems by default under "Games" program group. Net Backgammon connects thousands of individuals all over the globe. Once you join an internet game site, you can gamble on Backgammon with a computer, or opposed to an actual gambler. Casino websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can enjoy Backgammon for excitement, or for cash. There are hundreds of thousands of clubs committed to internet backgammon, including distinctive game software that you can download to bet with others. Individuals enjoy Backgammon for the fact that it is uncomplicated but in the end, depends upon a lot of attention and skill.

The Essential Facts of Backgammon Tactics – Part 1

by Karla on Friday, October 19th, 2018

The objective of a Backgammon match is to move your checkers around the game board and bear them off the game board faster than your competitor who works just as hard to do the same buthowever they move in the opposite direction. Winning a match in Backgammon requires both tactics and luck. Just how far you will be able to shift your checkers is left to the numbers from rolling a pair of dice, and the way you move your checkers are decided on by your overall gambling plans. Enthusiasts use a number of techniques in the different stages of a match dependent on your positions and opponent’s.

The Running Game Strategy

The aim of the Running Game tactic is to lure all your pieces into your home board and bear them off as quick as you can. This technique focuses on the pace of moving your checkers with little or no time spent to hit or stop your competitor’s checkers. The ideal time to use this technique is when you believe you might be able to move your own pieces quicker than your opposition does: when 1) you have less pieces on the board; 2) all your pieces have moved beyond your opponent’s checkers; or 3) your opponent does not employ the hitting or blocking tactic.

The Blocking Game Tactic

The main goal of the blocking plan, by the title, is to stop your competitor’s checkers, temporarily, not worrying about shifting your chips rapidly. Once you’ve created the blockage for the opponent’s movement with a couple of checkers, you can move your other pieces quickly off the board. The player will need to also have an apparent plan when to back off and shift the chips that you used for blocking. The game becomes interesting when your competitor uses the same blocking tactic.