{"title":"Dice \u0026 Games of Chance in Early America","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(116, 35, 22);\"\u003eDice games such as Hazard were popular tavern pastimes in 18th century America and are considered forerunners of many familiar dice games today. While gambling was sometimes frowned upon, dice were a common part of everyday life—used not only in games of chance but also in a wide range of board games and informal amusements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(116, 35, 22);\"\u003eTraditionally made from materials such as wood, bone, or ivory, dice were simple, portable, and widely used. Our wooden dice set reflects this tradition, offering a direct connection to historic play. Our pewter dice set draws on another aspect of early American life, inspired by soldiers who, while idle in camp, fashioned crude dice from musket balls for entertainment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wood-dice","title":"Wood Dice Set - Traditional Early American Dice Game","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"173\"\u003eDicing games such as Hazard were popular 18th century tavern pastimes in early America and are considered forerunners of today’s most familiar dice games. While gambling was sometimes frowned upon, dice were a common household item, used not only in games of chance but also in a wide range of early board games and everyday amusements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eIn early America, dice were typically made from natural materials such as wood, bone, or ivory. Our wooden dice set reflects this tradition, offering a simple and authentic connection to historic play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"752\" data-section-id=\"hhv9wy\"\u003e3 natural wood dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"780\" data-section-id=\"1dhrk3e\"\u003eInstruction card with easy-to-learn games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"830\" data-section-id=\"15kvhby\"\u003ePackaged in a poly bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"862\"\u003eIdeal for families and educational programs.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(153, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"23\" width=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0766\/8168\/files\/triangle_480x480.png?v=1643661764\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING  CHOKING HAZARD  Small parts. 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Recommended for adults and children aged 8 years and above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cowings Mill: Retail Outlet of Cooperman HistoryLives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49211812970786,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9919\/4914\/files\/Wood-dice-set-traditional-play.jpg?v=1775064192"},{"product_id":"pewter-dice","title":"Pewter Dice Set – Lead-Free Reproduction of Early American Soldiers' Dice","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePewter Dice Set – Lead-Free Reproduction of Early American Soldiers' Dice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eSoldiers idle in camp were known to hammer musket balls into crude dice to while away the time; such dice have been unearthed at 18th century encampment sites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eDicing games such as Hazard were popular 18th century tavern pastimes in the North American colonies and are considered forerunners of many modern dice games. While gambling was sometimes frowned upon, dice were a common household item, used not only in games of chance but also in a wide variety of early board games and everyday amusements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eOur pewter dice set is cast in Vermont from lead-free pewter, carefully sized and weighted  to offer an authentic connection to early American soldiers' camp life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"758\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"758\" data-section-id=\"1xnyav8\"\u003e3 lead-free pewter dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"790\" data-section-id=\"13loqnh\"\u003eHistory and instruction card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"827\" data-section-id=\"15kvhby\"\u003ePackaged in a poly bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eIdeal for educational programs and game play\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"23\" width=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0766\/8168\/files\/triangle_480x480.png?v=1643661764\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING  CHOKING HAZARD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e SMALL PARTS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNot for children under 3. 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