Properties And Types Of Loaded Dice

Weighted Dice - As the name states, these are dice that have some additional weight put on them in order to change the center of mass and alter how they will land on the table. Usually, there will be some type of heavy metal like lead, but also platinum or gold. These heavier metals have a higher density, meaning you do not need as much of it in order to get the right effects. Players sometimes put the metal inside one of the white dots on the dice, also known as a pip. The desired effect is to have one side of the dice heavier so it lands on a specific face. If load dice are inspected by an expert, sometimes one of the dots will be deeper than the rest.
Tappers - These are dice with a shape inside that resembles a dumbbell. These dumbbells can be aligned in various ways. For example, one end of the dumbbell might be in one corner of the die and the other side is in the center. In addition, this chamber will sometimes be filled with mercury, which is that liquid silvery metal which happens to be very dense as well.
When the mercury is in the center of the die, they will appear and feel normal. When the player taps on the dice right before they are thrown, the mercury will move from one side of the dumbbell to the other side, which is in the corner. This is where the term "tappers" comes from. Another type of tappers side consists of a small ratcheting mechanism that holds a weight until it is tapped, but it requires rubber inside to prevent noises inside the dice. Many casinos nowadays have transparent dice so people can no longer hide these things inside the dice. A lot of times, these dice will not work anyways with the weight being shifted around all over when they are thrown.