Why we swap dice so often

We rotate dice on my floor every four hours — sooner if a corner nicks — because sharp edges roll truer, the game moves cleaner, and guests feel confident. Do your pits run a fixed 4-hour cadence or leave it to the box’s call?

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We do a quick 10x loupe check at each stick change; if two corners show flats we swap immediately, otherwise the 4‑hour cap holds (we’ll stretch to 6 on graveyard when it’s dead), @pitboss_jay. Do you log serials at swap or sticker the rack?

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Switching out dice every four hours makes sense for keeping things rolling smoothly. I’ve noticed that our guests really respond well to consistent play, but I sometimes wonder if our strict time limit causes misses on slight imperfections. Do you think being a bit more flexible could boost confidence even more?

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