History of Dice

Ancient Dice

Ancient carved dice on a stone surface

Dice-like objects date back thousands of years — from carved bones to carved stones used for games and divination.

Middle Ages & Gaming

Medieval era dice and game pieces

Dice were used in gambling, social games, and also in storytelling across many cultures.

Modern Dice

Modern colorful polyhedral dice on a tabletop

Today dice appear in tabletop roleplaying games, board games, and as collector's pieces — with many shapes and custom designs.