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| ⚫ | A '''die''' (plural: '''dice''') was a small polyhedron used for generating a random number or other symbol. On [[Earth]], the most common dice were [[cube]]s marked on each of their six faces with a different number of dots (ranging from one to six), and were typically used in playing [[games]] or [[gambling]]. In some [[culture]]s, blowing on the dice before rolling them was thought to bring good luck. ({{DS9|Move Along Home}}; {{TNG|The Royale}}) |
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| ⚫ | A '''die''' (plural: '''dice''') was a small polyhedron used for generating a random number or other symbol. |
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In [[2365]], while trapped in a re-creation of the [[Royale|Royale Hotel]] on [[Theta VIII]], [[Commander]]s [[William T. Riker|Riker]] and [[Data]] used loaded dice (altered to roll in their favor) to break the bank in [[craps]] and purchase the hotel, effectively allowing their escape from the artificial reality. ({{TNG|The Royale}}) |
In [[2365]], while trapped in a re-creation of the [[Royale|Royale Hotel]] on [[Theta VIII]], [[Commander]]s [[William T. Riker|Riker]] and [[Data]] used loaded dice (altered to roll in their favor) to break the bank in [[craps]] and purchase the hotel, effectively allowing their escape from the artificial reality. ({{TNG|The Royale}}) |
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| + | When [[Lwaxana Troi]] leaned over the [[dabo table]] to grab the dice, a [[Unnamed Dopterians#Pickpocket|Dopterian thief]] stole her [[latinum]] [[brooch]]. ({{DS9|The Forsaken}}) |
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== Games that used dice == |
== Games that used dice == |
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*[[Chula]] |
*[[Chula]] |
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*[[Craps]] |
*[[Craps]] |
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| + | *[[Dabo]] |
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*[[Kotra]] |
*[[Kotra]] |
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*[[Tongo]] |
*[[Tongo]] |
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A lot of dice was sold off on the [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction]] on eBay and described as a lot of alien dice. {{stala|9656}} |
A lot of dice was sold off on the [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction]] on eBay and described as a lot of alien dice. {{stala|9656}} |
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== External link == |
== External link == |
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| − | *{{wikipedia|Dice}} |
+ | * {{wikipedia|Dice}} |
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[[Category: Recreation]] |
[[Category: Recreation]] |
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Revision as of 19:38, 12 September 2012
Common cubic Earth dice
Pyramidal Chula dice
A die (plural: dice) was a small polyhedron used for generating a random number or other symbol. On Earth, the most common dice were cubes marked on each of their six faces with a different number of dots (ranging from one to six), and were typically used in playing games or gambling. In some cultures, blowing on the dice before rolling them was thought to bring good luck. (DS9: "Move Along Home"; TNG: "The Royale")
In 2365, while trapped in a re-creation of the Royale Hotel on Theta VIII, Commanders Riker and Data used loaded dice (altered to roll in their favor) to break the bank in craps and purchase the hotel, effectively allowing their escape from the artificial reality. (TNG: "The Royale")
When Lwaxana Troi leaned over the dabo table to grab the dice, a Dopterian thief stole her latinum brooch. (DS9: "The Forsaken")
Games that used dice
Background
A lot of dice was sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay and described as a lot of alien dice. [1]