What do 30 Seconds, Snakes and Ladders and Monopoly have in common?
All are games that are played by using dice.
Dice were apparently invented 5 000 years ago and since then, are used frequently when playing games.
Frequently used in board games, dice are used to randomise a players moves. It also decides the distance a piece will move on a board.
Dice were originally made from the talus (ankle bone) of hoofed animals.
Celebrate National Dice Day by using them when playing your favourite game.
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