It is sometimes known as the teetotum or rainbird. Instead of dicewhich were associated with gamblingplayers used a six-sided top called a "teetotum". A teetotum (or T-totum) is a form of gambling spinning top. In the pocket were the rules, implements, and teetotum. This type of teetotum was referred to as a pin and plate teetotum. The teetotum was made using a wood dowel and cardboard hexagon.