As a dice enthusiast, I’m always looking for sets that compliment my current character. I know I’m not alone in spending hours at my local game store, searching for the perfect set. And choice can be overwhelming! Do I go with the sharp-edged resin, the color-changing metal, the bouncy silicone, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by choice.
Fellow dice goblin, there is no need to fear! I’ve compiled a list of some of the best places to get your dice, whether you want a cheap plastic set, or a set made from crystal, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for from the five sellers below. I know with the breadth of vendors, it can be difficult to narrow it down to a small handful, so here are some qualities I kept in mind as I wrote this round-up:
- Pricing
What do the prices look like? If the dice are expensive, does the quality of the dice and variety sold match the advertised price?
- Variety
Does the vendor specialize in a specific kind of material or dice design? If so, is there a large variety dedicated to the specific material or design?
- Originality
Is this the only place where I can find this type of dice? If not, does the price reflect its originality? Is there something the vendor offers I can’t find anywhere else?
BEST OVERALL: Fennek and Finch
Looking for a set of dice with real plants inside for your druid PC? Or maybe an opalite set for your hardworking DM? Or maybe you just giggle with delight upon seeing dice that has little plastic trinkets inside? Fennek and Finch (formerly CozyGamer) has got you covered. The variety of dice on Fennek and Finch is astonishing, there’s a set for every character you might play. Dice are categorized into material, color, theme, AND D&D class, making it easy to find your next set. Prices range from $7-$75, there’s a set for every price range on Fennek and Finch.
BEST SHARP-EDGED: Everything Dice
Browsing Everything Dice is akin to looking at an exhibition at the Getty. They specialize in hand-painted sharp-edged dice, making every set a work of art. The brush strokes are visible, giving the design a vibrant personality unlike a standard resin set. Alongside their hand-painted sets are iridescent sets, gold leaf sets, sets inspired by boba, sets made of crystal, and jewelry utilizing their gorgeous sharp-edged pieces. A set from Everything Dice is an investment that is well worth the money spent, and will be a crown jewel in anyone’s collection.
BEST VARIETY OF MATERIALS: Misty Mountain Gaming
Some folks have a fondness for a certain type of dice (I will always be partial to a sharp-edged resin), but some folks want to fill their collection of dice of every make and build. Misty Mountain Gaming’s collection is the envy of any dice goblin, selling standard resin sets, along with hollow metal, glass, stone, liquid core, plastic, and more. The huge variety allows for anyone to find the perfect set of dice, and curate a varied collection.
BEST METAL DICE: Die Hard Dice
Whenever I think of metal dice, I think of Die Hard Dice and their immense collection. Admittedly, I’m not the biggest fan of metal dice, but the variety they have makes me want to buy a set. These sets are gorgeous, and range from contrasting color sets, to iridescent scorched metal sets. Anyone who loves metal dice should add a set from Die Hard Dice to their collection, the range of designs and colors is extremely impressive.
BEST CURSED DICE: Smoking Glue Guns
Have you ever wanted to see mothman imprisoned in a resin d20? Or own a d20 filled with tiny penises? Or mayhaps a baby doll head pelted with dice sealed inside a 110mm d20? Well, then Smoking Glue Guns is THE place for your cursed dice needs. Currently selling a dice cuck chair for your naughty math rocks that can’t roll above a 10, Smoking Glue Guns delights in creating weird and wonderful dice. Some people want beautiful curated sets to match their favorite PC, others want to commission a set of dice filled with shrimp. Smoking Glue Guns also offers commissions, allowing for you to commission the nightmare dice of your dreams.
Madeleine is a writer, performer, and comedian based in the Los Angeles area.
