dice cup

Randomizer's cylindrical vessel

A dice cup is a small container, typically cylindrical, used to shake and roll dice.

The cup ensures a random tumble and prevents manipulation of the throw.

Most are open at one end with a lip or interior ridges to increase randomness: She shook the dice cup and spilled the dice onto the backgammon board.

Opposites
method of dice throwing

dice cupbare hands

Ungloved, unequipped extremities

randomization control

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Tampered probability cubes

sleight of hand · blanket roll

method of dice delivery

dice cupbare hand

Hand without covering

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G