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Subject: Game part
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: summer95-ga
List Price: $10.00
Posted: 22 Jan 2005 19:03 PST
Expires: 21 Feb 2005 19:03 PST
Question ID: 461760
I have a game idea that is similar to Boggle. Where would I be able to
buy lettered cubes like those in the game Boggle?
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Subject: Re: Game part
Answered By: crabcakes-ga on 22 Jan 2005 20:09 PST
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hello summer95,


   ?13 letter dice and an instruction booklet of three game ideas for
1-6 players come in this tin.  An excellent travelling game to
challenge young minds to build their vocabulary skills.? $7.99 USD
http://www.oompa.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=HA3601&source=froogle

?Soft foam Alphabet Dice are quiet so they're perfect for small group
or individual learning. Roll the dice and create a word! Color-coded
uppercase and lowercase letter dice provide students with word
formation and reading practice. Set features 16 red vowel and 32 blue
consonant 5/8" dice with letters on all sides.? $5.95 USD
http://emorysmemories.tripod.com/websale/prints_and_portfolios_images_2.htm#Click

http://www.learningresources.com/Product.pasp?txtCatalog=Toys&txtProductID=6300

Green and Red
http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/ccn_search/st/alphabet%20dice/sy/productsx/ccsyn/260/prd/7412217/ccsid/314121096-2616/adtg/01200523



?Fun-to-use 7/8" dice have single letters and blends on each face.
Includes Teacher's Notes for lots of stimulating word and spelling
games.? $16.49 USD
http://www.abcstuff.com/items/AD001.html

http://www.ssww.com/store/product/sku=LR797


?Extra large size. Fun-to-use Alphabet Dice are invaluable for
generating lots of stimulating word and spelling games. 7/8? Cube?
$16.99 USD
http://store.teachchildren.com/wkh368h.html

Spill and Spell $12.95
http://www.chinaberry.com/showbook.cfm?invnum=4909


?Make a game out of learning to read and practicing word formation
with these fun-to-use Alphabet Cubes. Students roll the cubes like
dice and then form words using the resulting consonants and vowels.
Use this set individually or together with other Phonics Cube Sets in
any combination for language skill building. The set of six
color-coded cubes includes two orange vowel cubes and four green
consonant cubes. Cubes measure 1-5/8" square and are made of durable
foam.? $10.95 USD
http://www2.abcstuff.com/cgi/Web_store/web_store.cgi?item=ABC57



?It comes as no surprise that learning is best achieved when the
process is enjoyable. Even John Locke, 17th-century philosopher and
educator, encouraged the use of alphabet dice so children would learn
their letters while thinking they were simply playing a game. Dice was
a popular 18th-century pastime with all ages and many homes and pubs
had them. Our set of 8 alphabet dice will both educate and entertain,
challenging young scholars to spell out words.? $14.00 USD
http://www.williamsburgmarketplace.com/exe/asp.other_template/MGID.4399/fromProductLine.true/02/Alphabet-Dice-Game.htm


$1.55 USD for 6 letter dice
http://www.shopatron.com/product/product_id=CAFH01461/217.0

Create your own dice-Stickers $4.99 USD
http://store.teachchildren.com/ctp0475.html

Blank dice can be found here. You also might consider calling this
company, as they state that educational dice ?are coming?:
http://www.thegamestore.com/Game_Parts_and_Components_s/18.htm
http://www.thegamestore.com/category_s/21.htm

This dice collection is not for sale, but the owner says he purchased
most of them on eBay.
http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_LETTER.html

Indeed there are some for auction on eBay now. Use ?letter dice?  or
?alphabet dice? to search:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11732&item=5920353797&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

This site has some interesting non-dice alternatives
http://www.franticstamper.com/collage.htm

I hope some of these dice are suitable for your purpose. After an
extensive search, this is all I was able to find, other than duplicate
sites selling the same items.

If none of the above is what you are seeking, please request an Answer
Clarification, before rating. This will allow me to assist you
further, if possible.

Regards, crabcakes

Search Terms
Dice + letters
Alphabet dice
Educational dice
summer95-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars
A perfect answer to my question. Unfortunately, I didn't phrase my
question very well. I was actually looking for a company who can
custom manufacture the dice with letters on them. I'll repost the
question. Pleae feel free to have a look at it.

Thanks

Comments  
Subject: Re: Game part
From: crabcakes-ga on 23 Jan 2005 08:13 PST
 
Hi summer95, 

   I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. You are very kind to reward me
with nice words and 5 stars! I, in return, award you with the
Benevolent Customer award!

:-)   crabcakes

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