Multiple Dice to Produce a Randomized Result from a Predetermined Probability Distribution
OwnerDavid Fernando Blancoinventor
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Abstract
One embodiment of a plurality of dice with markings such that when the primary die is rolled a user either lands on a randomized result within the predetermined probability distribution or is directed to roll a secondary die which either provides a result or directs the user to roll a tertiary die. In the embodiments discussed here the final result is achieved on the first roll over 90% of the time. The embodiments described and shown are capable of representing complex distributions that include highly improbable outcomes, providing users with the convenient alternative of simply reading the result rather than performing comparative and mathematical operations on the results of multiple dice rolls.
Claims20
A method for producing a randomized result within a predetermined probability distribution comprising:
- a. rolling a primary die with means for indicating said randomized result and means for directing a user to roll a secondary die, and
- b. following any direction given by said primary die to roll said secondary die with means for indicating said randomized result,
- wherein when said primary die and said secondary die are used in combination they produce said randomized result.
A plurality of dice for producing a randomized result conforming to a predetermined probability distribution, comprising:
- a. a primary die with a predetermined number of primary faces, and
- b. a secondary die with a predetermined number of secondary faces, and
- c. a plurality of primary markings that appear on said primary faces and are selected from the group consisting of result markings and markings directing a user to roll said secondary die, and
- d. a plurality of secondary markings that appear on said secondary faces and indicate a result,
- wherein when a user starts by rolling said primary die and follows any potential directions given by said primary die to roll additional members of said plurality of dice, said randomized result is eventually produced by a member of said plurality of dice.
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