Interesting Bits of Backgammon History

Did you know that, in the long standing backgammon history that exists, the first backgammon doubling cube was only introduced in the 1920’s?  Or that the first formal laws of the game were established in 1931?  While backgammon history dates very far back, its popularity worldwide has risen the most in the last few decades.  This can be attributed to several factors.  One could be the establishment of international backgammon tournaments, the first one taking place in the Bahamas in 1964.  Backgammon history also shows us that  in the year 1973, the number of backgammon boards made by cardinal industries sold was 20 times that of the number of boards sold in the last 20 years.  Another factory for its popularity has been its spread through internet backgammon.  Players today can play with different people of all different levels worldwide!  The excitement of this has definitely been a factor in its increased popularity.

Other interesting backgammon history may describe some of the different games in which backgammon may have stemmed from, or other games that are similar to it.  We can also trace its spread at during certain eras that explain its popularity today.  Backgammon lovers and history buffs can enjoy many different fun facts about the history of backgammon.