Barrel die
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A Barrel Die is an uncommon type of polyhedral die used most often by players of Role Playing Games or Wargames.
Its shape is that of a Cylindroid with between four and twenty flatened triangular facets, each numbered consecutively. Each triangular face alternates in alignment about 180 degrees. The two ends of the cylindroid are formed by half as many trinagular facets as there are numbered faces.
A Barrel Die is rolled longitudinally so that one of the numbered faces comes to rest on top.
Barrel Dice are manufactured by Games Company Crystal Caste and sold by Games Shops and Games Websites worldwide.
