The Romans loved to play games, unfortunately they sometimes took things a little too seriously. Loaded dice, loaded throws or even just the suspicion of cheating could lead to blows and sometimes death!
 
Fortunately around the 4th century AD, dice towers (pyrgus) begin to appear. Archaeologists seem to agree that they were invented in an attempt to curb cheating in game play. Evidence implies that these dice towers were once very common, however only four have ever been found; one in Qustul in Egypt, one in Vettweiss-Froitzheim in Germany, one in Richborough Roman Fort in Britain and one in Chaves in Portugal.
 
The Qustul dice tower was made in wood and decorated with silver fittings. The front is intricately decorated, dolphins adorn the mouth of the tower and the top of the sides and back is crowned with Egyptian style battlements.
 
This dice tower is our interpretation of the one found at Qustul, Egypt. It can be used to enhance any game that uses dice and some members of public at our events have simply enjoyed dropping the dice through it repeatedly, soothed by the pleasing noise the dice makes as it tumbles down the baffles.
 
Step into a Romans shoes with our Egyptian Roman pyrgus.
 
Assembly and PVA glue (not supplied) required.
 
Instructions provided.
 
Dice not included