A typical die is a typically rounded cube, with each of its 6 endures showing an assorted quantity from 1-- 6. The model as a whole is aimed at the die supplying a randomly ascertained integer from one to 6, each of those values being equally most likely. A mixture of quite similar devices is even called dice; such specialized dice may have polyhedral or uneven shapes as well as could have certainly faces marked with symbols rather of figures.

They could be utilized to make outcomes besides one with six. Stuffed and also uneven dice are made to favor some outcomes over others for reasons of cheating or amusement.

The pips on dice are organized in particular designs as shown in the photo to the left. Eastern variety dice bear similar patterns to Westbound ones, however the pips are nearer to the club of the face; the one's pip is much larger than the others, with that as well as the 4's pips colored red. In some older collections, the "one" pip is a colorless depression.