The dots on dice are called pips. Pips are the small, round indentations or marks that appear on each face of a die. These pips represent the numerical value of each face, ranging from one to six on a standard six-sided die.
Each pip is typically arranged in a specific pattern to ensure that the opposite faces of the die always add up to seven. For example, the face with one pip is opposite the face with six pips, the face with two pips is opposite the face with five pips, and the face with three pips is opposite the face with four pips.
Pips are essential for determining the outcome of a roll in various games and activities that use dice. They provide a quick and easy way to identify the value of each face without the need for numbers or other symbols.