Roman legionnaires used their shields as gaming tables where they would throw dice made from shaved animal bones. There is, however, some debate about whether the modern online craps games we play today originated in ancient Rome or Britain. It is also where the phrase 'casting lots' comes into play, as people would use these games to settle disputes and determine who would hunt or stand guard for the evening. In most cases, these games centred around a group of players throwing marked stones or bones. Throughout history, each culture has had its dice games.
