PIPS the Little Things Behind Big Games

"Discover the Unsung Hero of Gaming: Pips!
Have you ever pondered what makes your favorite tabletop games like Monopoly, Poker, or even modern video games like Breath of the Wild truly work? It's all about those little dots we often overlook - the Pips. From ancient dice to the latest game design, Pips are the cornerstone of gaming, creating randomness and strategy that fuel our favorite pastimes. In this video, we dive deep into the history, significance, and universal language of Pips, revealing how they're more than just dots but the very foundation of entertainment as we know it.
Dive deeper with us into the fascinating world of Pips, from their origins 44,000 years ago to their role in today's digital gaming landscapes. Understand how these tiny symbols of numbers have powered games throughout history, acting as essential tools in both physical and virtual realms. Whether in the roll of a die, the spin of a wheel, or the heart of a video game character, Pips influence outcomes and shape our gaming experiences. Join us as we uncover the hidden power of Pips and how they continue to shape the gaming industry. Don't miss out on this journey through time - the story of Pips is the story of gaming itself. #GamingHistory #Pips #TabletopGames #VideoGames #RandomNumberGenerator"
If you spot any of my gramatical errors, typos or visual mistakes, congratulations, you found an intentional Easter Egg! Collect them all! This video has 93 of them, how many did you spot?
0:00 Intro
00:14 The Pip
00:48 What Are They?
01:25 And the Oldest?
01:55 Random # Generator
03:08 And Video Games?
03:33 Cards Are Better Though
04:39 Wrap it Up Chris

[@davionwilliamson1524]

I've learned so much from this channel! Many fun games as well! To anybody reading, it's worth checking out the series of italian card games. They are quick and easy to learn, considering the fact that he teaches them so well!

[@johneverette3908]

I secound this, this channel inspired me to get my first italian deck of cards and scopa has now become one of my favourite weekend night games.

[@MichaelMaitlen]

I'll be looking for that Egyptian d20 during my next game store visit!

[@EnderFlop]

incredible quality! you will be huge in no time

[@jbejaran]

Pips can be the dice/dominoes/cards, or the actual dots on the dice/dominoes/cards. So, some pips have pips. Other pips like checkers, backgammon pieces, and poker chips don't.

[@Play-In-Games]

Correct! But are there any Pips that have Pips on their Pips? 🤯

[@PencilpenYR]

Miss Pip-Man♥️♦️♠️♣️

[@troygillespie]

What a great topic! Keep up the good work.

[@Play-In-Games]

Thanks!

[@MatthewT394]

what about chess?

[@Play-In-Games]

Great observation. While there is no RNG since it’s a game of pure skill it still uses Pips, the grid. To employ strategies the otherwise identical spaces have been given individual names h7, g5, etc. It’s a bit of a stretch but I think it applies. Maybe?

[@gabes6108]

I disagree with he take on cards, as the evaluation of Face Cards vary greatly thus they are not pips as they do not have fixed obvious standard values. Nor do the suits have order to them in truth it feel like a stretch.

[@plasmasloth8201]

Face cards don't have have a 'fixed obvious standard value' in relation to what? In poker they have very rigid ranks: J - Q - K. In blackjack they may all have the value of 10, but they are still distinct from each other whether for side games or Splitting rules. Different games interpreting the pips differently has no relation on the validity of said pips, even dice are subject to interpretation. A d6 six can be reduced to a d3, 2 d10's can make a d100 (which many debate between being 0-99 or 1-100), or dice can have non-numerical pips on them. Also Suits do have a standard order: S - H - D - C , which is mostly important for placing the dealer button. But even in other games (especially trump based games) suits have order and importance.

[@Play-In-Games]

Thanks @plasmasloth8201 ! I was going to respond similarly but you summed it up nicely! Pips can be any kind of marking including letters such as K or A. And yes cards 100% have rigid standard values based on the games they are played with. Whether or not the suits have order doesn’t matter as they distinguish new sets of a unique sequence. This may not matter in some games but they are absolutely there to create distinct pips for many games. I do appreciate the first opinion of @gabe6108 but I feel like some push back is warranted. Please keep watching and sharing your own takes I’m here to learn too!