The numbers and frequencies associated with throwing one astragalus (which can only rest on one of four sides) were:

Number Percentage of times the astragalus lands on a particular side 10 40 40 10 \"1\" (lateral side: at and narrow) \"3\" (lower side: broad and concave) \"4\" (upper side: broad and convex) \"6\" (lateral side: at and slightly hollow) Number Payoff "1" 50 "3" 100 100 "6" 50