The Pocket Guide To Dice And Dice Games «macOS»

Chapters cover the fundamentals of odds and probability , as well as niche topics like dice stacking and "dice magic". Author Profile

It provides clear instructions for a variety of games, ranging from medieval pastimes like Gluckhaus and Farkle to modern staples like Craps and Backgammon . The pocket guide to dice and dice games

is a part-time doctor, medical journalist, and prolific novelist who often writes under pen names like Clay More. His medical background and interest in social history inform the detailed research found in this guide. Quick Facts Table Main Games Covered Farkle, Gluckhaus, Craps, Jacks, Dice Chess, Backgammon Famous Figures Augustus and Caligula (notorious Roman dice players) Fun Fact Chapters cover the fundamentals of odds and probability

This report covers authored by Dr. Keith Souter and published in early 2013 as part of the Skyhorse Pocket Guides series. Book Overview His medical background and interest in social history

The book traces dice back to ancient India (circa 3000 BC) and explains that early dice were often made from "knuckle" or ankle bones.