🎲
game die
Unicode: 1F3B2
Description
A die, showing five pips.
Group:
Activities > game
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral, representing games, chance, or gambling. Can sometimes imply risk or unpredictability.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), along with other common game pieces. It represents a standard six-sided die, often used in various digital game simulations and general conversations about games of chance.
Usage Examples
- Planning a game night: 'Who's ready for some board games? 🎲🎲'
- Discussing luck: 'I hope I roll a six! 🎲🤞'
- Referring to uncertain outcomes: 'It's all up to the dice now. 🎲'
- In gaming apps: 'Your turn to roll! 🎲'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with board games, casinos, and general concepts of luck or chance.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with games and gambling, also frequently seen in contexts of fortune-telling or casual gaming.