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Dice have been used throughout Asia since before recorded history.

The oldest known dice were excavated as part of a 5000-year-old backgammon set, at Shahr-i Sokhta, the burnt city, an archeological site in south-eastern Iran.

Backgammon is one of the oldest Board Games for two players in which the playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice

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When was dice invented?

Over 5,000 years ago. Ancient man played dice games.


What are the possible combinations of rolling two dice to get 11?

11 = 6+5 is the only solution, so there are two combinations first dice : 6, second dice : 5 first dice : 5, second dice : 6


What is the probability of rolling a 2 on the first dice and an odd number on the second dice?

None, because you cannot have the first or second dice: it is the first die or second die. The probability is 1/6 * 1/2 = 1/12


Why was the dice invented?

it was invented to play games and ophocles (496 - 406 BC), the Greek poet and tragedian, claimed that dice were invented by the Greek, Palamedes, during the siege of Troy. Herodotus (b. 484 BC?), historian and acquaintance of Sophocles, said they were invented by the Lydians of Asia Minor. But dice date back further than this. Egyptian tombs, dated to 2000 BC, have been found containing dice and dice reputedly dated to 6000 BC have been uncovered in archaeological excavations. Dice were developed independently by many ancient cultures all over the world and did not simply originate and spread from any one place. In ancient times the throw of a dice was not just considered to be luck, the outcome was believed to be controlled by the gods, and casting dice was a way of dividing inheritances, choosing rulers and as a method of prediction. The Roman goddess, Fortuna, daughter of Zeus (known to gamblers as Lady Luck), was believed to determine the outcome of a throw.


What is the answer to DICE DICE hidden meaning puzzle?

Paradise (pair of dice).

Related Questions

When was dice invented?

Over 5,000 years ago. Ancient man played dice games.


Who made the first dice in the world?

India made the first dice.


What are the games invented in India?

Cricket and chess


When where the dice invented?

it was made in around 6000 bc


When was the dice invented?

it was made around 6000 bc


What are the possible combinations of rolling two dice to get 11?

11 = 6+5 is the only solution, so there are two combinations first dice : 6, second dice : 5 first dice : 5, second dice : 6


When were poker dice invented?

Poker dice were invented in the early 20th century, with their origins often traced back to around the 1950s. They are typically six-sided dice featuring card suits or values instead of traditional pips. The game gained popularity as a gambling and social activity, combining elements of both poker and dice games. Since then, poker dice have remained a popular choice for casual gaming.


What is the mesage for Lego dice quest pyramid?

Egyptians invented paper and ink


Who invented dice?

the oldest recorded dice excavated was from a period of about 5000 years ago found in south east Iran. Dice have been used in Asia before recorded history. Answer to your question.....dont know


What is the probability of rolling a 2 on the first dice and an odd number on the second dice?

None, because you cannot have the first or second dice: it is the first die or second die. The probability is 1/6 * 1/2 = 1/12


What is the answer to the mummy question on dice quest on legocom?

the anser is Egyptians invented paper and ink


Why was the dice invented?

it was invented to play games and ophocles (496 - 406 BC), the Greek poet and tragedian, claimed that dice were invented by the Greek, Palamedes, during the siege of Troy. Herodotus (b. 484 BC?), historian and acquaintance of Sophocles, said they were invented by the Lydians of Asia Minor. But dice date back further than this. Egyptian tombs, dated to 2000 BC, have been found containing dice and dice reputedly dated to 6000 BC have been uncovered in archaeological excavations. Dice were developed independently by many ancient cultures all over the world and did not simply originate and spread from any one place. In ancient times the throw of a dice was not just considered to be luck, the outcome was believed to be controlled by the gods, and casting dice was a way of dividing inheritances, choosing rulers and as a method of prediction. The Roman goddess, Fortuna, daughter of Zeus (known to gamblers as Lady Luck), was believed to determine the outcome of a throw.