Dice (tou, second tone), also known as “dice”. It is a tool that gives random options in the game by throwing. Although there are other tools that can give random options in the form of turntables, card draws, etc., they are not as convenient to carry and use as dice.
So how many types of board game dice can be used when playing board games? Today we will learn about the geometric classification of dice, and give you a detailed introduction to each type of dice and their origins.

2-sided Dice

This dice is rarely used, and is generally used in some special occasions. For example, odd and even numbers determine something. In fact, the biggest problem with this dice is that it can be replaced by other dice. Basically, dice are even numbers. So odd represents 1 and even represents 2. The above is some dice usage based on dnd3 version as an example. In other versions, dice may have other uses. For example, the core rule of wod is D10. For example, if one of your attributes is 5, and the difficulty of this action is 6. Then you throw 5 D10 dice, and then count how many dice exceed 6. The more you exceed, the more successful this thing is, let’s take jumping pit as an example. If you barely jumped over, it might be that one of the dice was over 6. If you jumped over in a very cool way and showed off in the air. And landed with a stunt or something like that, it is likely that all 5 dice rolled 10. So sometimes it is easier to identify which game a player plays by looking at it. If there are a lot of D10s, it is likely that he is a wod player……

4-sided Dice

The function of D4 board game dice is also to calculate damage and life dice. For example, the more fragile mages and warlocks have D4 life dice. In terms of weapons, some small weapons are also D4, and more powerful weapons like scythes are 2D4. D4 also has a more representative usage scenario. At level 1, mages will have a spell called magic missile. This spell does not have high damage, usually only 1D4. After the level is increased, it only increases by D4, but this spell has a very useful feature. It does not need to hit, as long as you can see the opponent, you can hit the opponent directly. When encountering some opponents with higher AC, this small spell often plays an unexpected role. I have seen our wizard prepare 4 magic missile spells.

6-sided Dice

The role of D6 is similar to the previous dice, calculating damage and life dice. The life dice of a wanderer is D6, and the damage of a rapier and a scimitar is D6. D6 board game dice has two interesting occasions. One is that many warriors like to use the two-handed greatsword as a weapon under the 3rd edition rules. Because the damage of a two-handed greatsword is 2D6. That is, the highest damage is 12 and the lowest is 2. The overall expectation and the fact that this weapon can be used with two hands and has a good heavy attack range make many players who make warrior cards like this weapon very much. Therefore, warriors often use the D6 dice most often. Another more representative occasion is the high-damage spell Fireball of the mage at a lower level. Fireball is a spell that the mage can learn at level 5. With a high damage of more than 5D6, it became the output killer of the mage at that time. When you see a mage rubbing his hands and throwing a bunch of D6, quickly dodge. Don’t let it explode you! Either death or injury!

8-sided Dice

The role of D8 is basically the same as other dice, and it is also used to calculate life dice and damage. The life dice of priests and druids is D8. The damage of weapons such as composite longbows and spears is also D8. In addition, D8 board game dice has another important role in the 3rd edition rules, that is, the priest’s healing skills are calculated with D8. When the priest is level 1, all spells can be temporarily converted to cure light wounds. As long as he prays on time and carries his holy symbol. As the level increases, the effect of healing spells will increase. For example, from level 1 to level 3, the treatment of light wounds is 1D8, that is, throwing a D8. When your level is higher, you can throw two D8s when you treat moderate wounds. That is 2D8, and the treatment of severe wounds is 3D8.

12-sided Dice

The role of D12 board game dice is generally to calculate damage and life dice. For example, the life dice of a barbarian is D12, which is also the highest life dice in the 3rd edition core rules. In addition, the damage of a great axe is D12. Seeing this, you probably also found that some professions are born with high life dice. Therefore, it is suitable to be a profession that rushes to the front, that is, the legendary thick blood. Some professions have fewer life dice, so they should be timid. The same is true for weapon damage, some are high and some are low. Basically, the highest dice number for weapon damage is 12, and each weapon has its own characteristics. It is not right to blindly find the highest damage value. For example, some weapons are easy to hit critically, and some weapons have high minimum damage. Some weapons are suitable for tripping people, etc. In short, weapons have different divisions of labor, and some professions cannot use military weapons. In some worldviews, some professions cannot use man-made items. For example, a certain druid in the Faerun worldview. So they all use wooden sticks, wooden sticks and the like.

Summary

Dice is not only loved by many board game enthusiasts because of its special appearance, but also because of its special usage in board games. Vartgamedice can provide customized dice of different styles to add fun to your board games