How to roll and read percentile dice

Dice, like any other things, evolved through time. Unlike before, when things serve an essential purpose, and there are only six-sided dices on the game table, games in the 21st century will extremely beg to differ. These days, night out or gatherings with family and friends will surely never go off with a bit of fun and games.

If you ever happen to stumble on a board game that requires percentile dice, you might find yourself in a pinch, especially when you have no idea how to read and roll these dice. And no game is ever fun when things are confusing for you, isn’t it?

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How to Check Dice Balance: Saltwater Test and Other Methods

Things can get pretty heated in a game session, the competition can get pretty tense, or maybe there are bets at stake for who will win the game. Therefore, you’re more focused than ever to get through as the winner. The problem is, if you’re playing a game that includes the use of dice, you have no choice but to leave it to your chances and trust lady luck. However, as you roll your dice, suddenly, you noticed that you’re always getting a bad roll. Or perhaps, the other players keep getting the best rolls throughout the game. Sounds like a bad play of luck? I tell you not!

That certainly ring a bell for something that’s so simple but gives great consequences, right? My friends, those are just some of the countless scenarios that can be caused by poorly balanced dice.

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