Loaded dice, also known as rigged dice or tampered dice, are dice that have been altered to give a certain player an unfair advantage during a game. There are a variety of synonyms that can be used to describe loaded dice, all of which convey the idea that the dice have been manipulated in some way. Other ways to refer to loaded dice include trick dice, weighted dice, crooked dice, and marked dice. These terms suggest that the dice have been intentionally altered to achieve a specific outcome, rather than being completely random. No matter which synonym is used, the idea of loaded dice carries a negative connotation and is generally frowned upon in any game of chance.