Make Your Own Light-Up D20 with 2,400 LEDs

Posted on 06/04/2021 by hite

The brainchild of maker Greg Daville, this is an LED icosahedron crafted using a total of 2,400 LEDs, all placed individually by hand. Wow! I’m not sure if I would have had the patience for that, but I definitely don’t have the know-how to build an LED D20.

The panels of the oversized die can be programmed with different animations, and Greg mentions that in the future he may add wireless capabilities to sync the D20’s patterns and animations with other devices in the room. I smell an LED dance party soon!

So you’re not actually supposed to roll it, but I imagine you could use a random number generator to simulate a roll. That would be cool. Me? I don’t even have a D20, so whenever we play tabletop games at my house we have to roll three regular six-sided dice and flip a coin (heads is one, tails is two) to add up to 20. I think it goes without saying people don’t like playing games at my house.

Check out Greg’s blog for an in-depth read about the build, and if you’re interested in making on yourself Greg has made all the files available on Github here.

[via hackaday]

Critical Failure D20 Dice Drop the F Bomb

Posted on 12/10/2018 by Conner Flynn

In games like Dungeons and Dragons, rolling a 1 is the worst news you can get. It means that you have critically failed at whatever task you are attempting. It often elicits the F word from the mouths of those rolling the die. Well, the good news is that these dice say it for you.

These Critical Failure D20 dice are made by Etsy seller MarsDice. The 25mm dice have ‘F*CK’ printed on one of their sides instead of a ‘1’. So now you don’t even have to open your mouth. These dice say it for all to see. They are available with a silver or gold finish, and cost $18 each. That price doesn’t really make sense because I had to use the swear jar like 100 times before I had $18. How does that convert to 1 single F word on a die?

My advice to nerds is not to look at rolling an F-bomb as a failure, but rather that you had a 1-in-20 chance of getting one. You know, always look on the bright side of life.

[via Geeks Are Sexy via Geekologie]

Crit Success D20 Beanie and Scarf Has 1-in-20 Chance of Keeping You Warm

Posted on 16/07/2018 by Shane McGlaun

It’s only June, but you don’t have to travel very far in Colorado to find snow still on some of the taller mountains. If you head to a higher altitude before noon on any morning and it feels like winter never left. Before you know it, kids will be in school and snow will be blowing in and you need a good chance of keeping yourself warm. Like a 1-in-20 chance.

This Crit Success D20 Beanie and Scarf Set will keep you toasty when the cold weather arrives. It comes with an 84″ long double-sided scarf with eight red D20s on each side and fuzzy tassels at the end. The beanie, or toboggan hat as we call them where I’m from, has a single D20 on its folded-up brim. Sadly, these one-size-fits-all hats rarely cover my ears thanks to my case of cranium enormous.

Dungeon masters, you can get your D20 beanie and hat at ThinkGeek for $29.99.

D20 Waffle Maker Cooks up a Critical Breakfast Hit

Posted on 15/09/2017 by Paul Strauss

Who doesn’t like waffles? I could eat my way out of a roomful of ’em. And what about role-playing games? Well of course, any good geek loves those. So why not combine both of these divine pursuits with a single purchase? What you’re looking at here is the world’s only D20 Waffle Maker!

This thing will crisp up and roll you a delicious Belgian waffle in no time, embossed with numeric markings which will serve to catch some butter and syrup in all their nooks and crannies. Plus, your waffles are guaranteed to always roll a 20, so how can you not buy one of these?

The grill has a non-stick cooking surface and makes waffles that measure about 5.75″ across by 6.75″ tall. It sells for just $29.99(USD), exclusively from ThinkGeek. I wonder what that works out to in silver pieces.

D20 Storage Box Ups Your Storage Ability +10

Posted on 11/11/2016 by Paul Strauss

Tabletop RPG fans will immediately recognize this as a 20-sided die. But you probably won’t actually be rolling this thing the next time you play some D&D. Instead, this D20 can be used to store all your little stuff. In fact, it’s perfect for storing your game-playing dice.

It was designed by the folks at 3DCreationsPR, and is 3D printed in one of a number of different PLA or ABS materials. They offer a bunch of different colors, including some cool ones like glow-in-the-dark, or translucent red. You can also choose from Arabic or Roman numerals. It’s also cool that the lid doesn’t just sit on top – it actually screws on and off.

There are three sizes – a “giant” 6.2″ tall version, a smaller 3.6″ tall version, and an even smaller version that holds up to 7 dice. Its creators do mention that the points can be very sharp, so you’ll want to be careful about letting kids play with them. You can grab a D20 Storage Box for yourself over at Etsy for $20 to $70 depending on size.

Pocket Donald D20 Is Going to be Uuuuuge

Posted on 13/06/2016 by Conner Flynn

Whether you love Donald Trump or hate him, you can’t deny that he is awfully close to becoming our next President. His divisive comments, again, whether you love them or hate them, have a lot to do with getting him this far. Well, now you can let the Donald’s comments guide you through life, too. Get the Pocket Donald D20 and roll the dice for any situation. Then say the Trump-ism out loud.

This 20-sided dice has one of The Donald’s quotes printed on each side. Whether you’re chatting with friends, negotiating with a client, or on a first date, this die will help you come up with some one-liners that will have them shaking their head.

Each Pocket Trump die will cost you $10(USD).

[via Cool Things]

Critical Hit Galaxy D20s Flash When You Roll a Crit

Posted on 24/04/2016 by Conner Flynn

It feels great to roll a critical hit at just the right moment as you are battling your way through a dungeon, but you know what’s even better? When your die flashes to celebrate! That’s what the Critical Hit Galaxy D20 dice do.

Now your crits are even more awesome. You get a pair of d20s that flash blue when you roll a natural 20. Take that you damn dirty Orc! They are glittery too, so they look galactic when they flash. All of your friends will be jealous.

Get these dice while you can, since they are only available from ThinkGeek for a limited time. Get them before they’re gone.

D20 Ring Rolls a Critical Fit

Posted on 04/12/2015 by Conner Flynn

Why roll a D20 when you can just wear one and get crits all day long? This cool ring from Han Cholo makes being a gaming nerd cool. This stainless steel ring also looks badass on your finger. And there’s no need to roll. Always a crit, never a fail.

It comes in sizes 7, 9, and 10. This ring is perfect for both guys and girls. Be aware, it is not for critical hits to someone else’s face, although you could if you wanted to and it would probably imprint a “20” on their cheek.

At least now you don’t have to drill a hole through your favorite die to have a ring. This will get the attention of other geeks for sure. Only $59.99(USD) from ThinkGeek.

D20 Necklace: Critical Fit

Posted on 27/09/2015 by Conner Flynn

Be the most fashionable Orc in your gaming group with this D20 necklace. It is sure to bring you some luck so you can roll some actual critical hits.

You know and I know that unlucky D20s exist. Some dice are just cursed. These dies make you die. They are a critical miss. This necklace will help make sure that fortune is on your side. All the coolness of a D20 necklace without having to drill a hole in your favorite die and mount it.

Impress your party and up your chances of survival in the most stylish way possible with this cool necklace. This stainless steel D20 comes on a 24″ rope chain, and sells for just $49.99(USD) at ThinkGeek.

D20 Necklace: Critical Fit

Posted on 27/09/2015 by Conner Flynn

Be the most fashionable Orc in your gaming group with this D20 necklace. It is sure to bring you some luck so you can roll some actual critical hits.

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Make Your Own Light-Up D20 with 2,400 LEDs

Critical Failure D20 Dice Drop the F Bomb

Crit Success D20 Beanie and Scarf Has 1-in-20 Chance of Keeping You Warm

D20 Waffle Maker Cooks up a Critical Breakfast Hit

D20 Storage Box Ups Your Storage Ability +10

Pocket Donald D20 Is Going to be Uuuuuge

Critical Hit Galaxy D20s Flash When You Roll a Crit

D20 Ring Rolls a Critical Fit

D20 Necklace: Critical Fit

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