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Dice, Dice Baby Trivia Quiz

Dice are frequently used in role playing games and tabletop sports replay games as well as board games in general. This quiz is all about dice. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
376,628

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
599

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the game of MONOPOLY, what type of dice are used? Hint

One six sided die

Two six sided dice

Two ten sided dice

One ten sided die

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many dice are used in a game of YAHTZEE? Hint

Five six-sided dice

Two six sided dice

Three six sided dice

One six sided die

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is another name for a pair of different ten sided dice? Hint

percentile dice

Zeroes to Nines

Double Tens

Decade Dice

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these game shows from the 50s and 60s employed a roll of one six-sided die to navigate through a path filled with cash and prizes? Hint

Video Village

You Don't Say

It Could Be You

Treasure Hunt

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these games is NOT played with dice? Hint

Parcheesi

The Game of LIFE

Backgammon

Careers

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many dice are rolled in a game of "Trivial Pursuit"? All of the answers refer to six sided dice. Hint

Two

Five

Three

One

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is NOT true about a standard game of "Craps"? Hint

A roll of seven is always an automatic win.

The person rolling the dice is called a "shooter".

A pair of six-sided dice are always used.

In Las Vegas "Craps" is played on a table

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Question 8 of 10

8. In dice terms what are "snake eyes"? Hint

A pair of "loaded" dice

A roll of two ones with a pair of dice

A special lucky charm some gamblers carry

A chant gypsy gamblers say when they shoot craps

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Question 9 of 10

9. Both the Rolling Stones and Linda Ronstadt had hits with a song containing "Dice" in the title. What was it? Hint

Dice

Let's Roll The Dice

Tumbling Dice

The Dice Have It

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Question 10 of 10

10. In dice terms what are "boxcars"? Hint

The shakers used to roll dice

A roll of two sixes

The fuzzy dice some people use as decorations

The crap tables in casinos

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the game of MONOPOLY, what type of dice are used?

Answer: Two six sided dice

MONOPOLY has been printed in more than 37 languages. It was originally designed in 1803 by Elizabeth Phillips who named it "The Landlord's Game".

2. How many dice are used in a game of YAHTZEE?

Answer: Five six-sided dice

YAHTZEE is a commercialized version of the game of "Yacht" with some differences. The earliest known reference to "Yacht" dates back to 1938.

3. Which of these is another name for a pair of different ten sided dice?

Answer: percentile dice

Ten-sided dice are numbered zero to nine. Therefore, rolling a pair of them will always result in a number from 1 to 100, hence the term "percentile" dice. There are also dice that are numbered 00-100 and those are considered percentile dice as well.

4. Which of these game shows from the 50s and 60s employed a roll of one six-sided die to navigate through a path filled with cash and prizes?

Answer: Video Village

The life-sized game board on "Video Village" consisted of three "streets": Money Street, Bridge Street and Magic Mile. The American version of the show aired from July 1, 1960 to July 16, 1962.

5. Which of these games is NOT played with dice?

Answer: The Game of LIFE

The Game of LIFE is played with a spinner located in the center of the board. Originally released by the Milton Bradley Company in 1963, the "classic" 1960s version is now marketed by "Winning Moves".

6. How many dice are rolled in a game of "Trivial Pursuit"? All of the answers refer to six sided dice.

Answer: One

In 2008 the Hasbro game company purchased the full rights from Parker Brothers to produce and market "Trivia Pursuit" for 80 million dollars. It was elected to the "GAMES Hall of Fame" by GAMES Magazine in 1993.

7. Which of these is NOT true about a standard game of "Craps"?

Answer: A roll of seven is always an automatic win.

The word "craps" comes from the French word "crapaud" meaning "toad". It was applied to the dice game because the original version played on streets and sidewalks involved people being hunched over to roll the dice.

8. In dice terms what are "snake eyes"?

Answer: A roll of two ones with a pair of dice

The odds of rolling "snake eyes" with a pair of dice are one in thirty-six. In a game of craps, if the shooter rolls snake eyes on the first roll, all "Pass" bets lose.

9. Both the Rolling Stones and Linda Ronstadt had hits with a song containing "Dice" in the title. What was it?

Answer: Tumbling Dice

"Tumbling Dice" was co-written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Jagger said in an interview that he was inspired to write the song by a conversation with his housekeeper who liked to gamble-specifically with dice.

10. In dice terms what are "boxcars"?

Answer: A roll of two sixes

The probability of rolling any pair with two six sided dice are one in thirty-six, including "boxcars". "Midnight" is another term sometimes used for a roll of double sixes.

Source: Author Bob9491

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