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Dice (singdie) was "one of the four universal games" of Faerûn along with chess, draughts, and Talis.[3] It was played on multiple planes of existence.[1]

Description[]

Dice were typically cubes carved from ivory, bone, wood, or even stone. And they were marked with numbers ranging from one to six.[4] Though dice also came in a variety of other geometric shapes that sported more numbers. Typical dice sets came in leather cups,[1] which were often used for rolling them,[1][4] though others simply shook them in their hands before throwing them on to the floor or table.[4]

Multiple games could be played with dice, such as various gambling games and other bar-entertainment.[1]

Availability[]

Turmish was a known producer of dice, and Aurora's Emporium sold dice imported from that country.[1]

Known Games Using Dice[]

20 Sided Die

A 20-sided die.

History[]

Crystal Dice Set

A set of crystal dice.

Some gambling establishments had wizards on staff in order to thwart the use of enchanted dice.[4]

Notable Dice[]

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