Dice are very popular all over the globe. They are mentioned in Sanskrit epics and have been found at various archaeological sites. This suggests that they have been around for almost as long as civilization itself. Although dice are often thought of as a gambling tool, they are essential for board games like Monopoly and backgammon.

The Mahabharata portrays Yudhisthira, a character who gambles away his kingdom and the lives of his brothers and his wife. The rest of the story is made up of the epic Kurukshetra War that follows a simple game. Although it is not possible to determine the exact date of Mahabharata’s writing, India has a common belief that it was around 5,000 years ago.

It’s now time to find out more about Dice Day.

There are many dice around the globe, but the Royal Game of Ur contains the oldest known set. It is approximately 4,400 years old and is part of the oldest board game. The ancient dice were not that different from modern ones. For centuries, the six-faced cube with dots was the most loved pastime and gambling tool in the world.

Other shapes, such as tetrahedral dice, have been around for a long time. You can make dice in many sizes and shapes using materials such as stone, metals, and ceramic. The use of brass dice has been in Tamil Nadu for many years. Soldiers during the American War of Independence used lead musket balls as hammers to make dice to keep them entertained.

No matter what form they are, bone seems to be the most common medium for dice. Nowadays, however, most dice can be made from plastic or synthetic resin. The ones used in casinos are especially designed to make sure that they are random and do not give unfair advantage to anyone.

Participate in Dice Day celebrations in many fun ways, such as these ideas:

Most people can think of at most one dice game they’d like to play. It is not necessary that you list all possible options. Here are some of the most well-known games people use dice for today:

While it might not be conducive to playing over cubicle walls in the office, playing Dice Day games in the lunchroom during breaks would be a great way to pass the time. It’s also a great way for coworkers to get to know each other better, and maybe decide who to invite to the next game night.

You can share your knowledge with family, friends, and coworkers. These trivial tidbits will impress your friends and family on Dice Day.

Gather your friends and family together to play a game of dice. You can have a lot of dice and play any of the games, or other ones, like Mexico, Qwixx or Tenzi Dice. Although it is not a good idea to encourage gambling, it can be done if it is necessary to get your friends to attend your Dice Day party. It’s better to assume that the event is legal and not to say anything. It is still a smart idea to not wager on your spouse, family, or kingdom. It’s a bad policy for those who do.