Parametric Monte Carlo Die with Proportional Holes (Balanced)

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The classic die, the "Monte Carlo," boasts rounded corners and round_rect or circular faces, allowing them to roll further and more smoothly. Skilled crafters of old also created wooden dice with varying depth holes to depict the numbers, typically featuring one hole that was 6mm deep while six holes were a mere 1mm deep. In practice, toy makers employed round-tipped drills to ensure slightly deeper holes for larger numbers and shallower ones for smaller numbers. To craft a Monte Carlo, we intersect a cube of X width with a sphere of X/sqrt(2) radius. The OpenSCAD file is included, providing insight into the procedure and formula used to create it. After conducting 1000 rolls - equivalent to a "wasted" day with a Yahtzee set! - I discovered no measurable deviation in my PLA ones, crafted for my wife, following cleanup. The photographed set, printed in PETG as a calibration set for a new printer, has yet to undergo brim filing and was printed at 0.2mm layer height. I recommend using 0.1mm layers and light sanding or tumbling in an abrasive powder drum to remove any brim residue or "elephants foot." (*Achieving perfect bed leveling minimizes elephants foot for a truer die.) Provided for educational and recreational purposes, I do not endorse gambling on games of chance for monetary gain. If you engage in money-based gaming, please gamble responsibly and seek assistance if concerned about its impact on your non-gaming life.