D20 Cabal

Intro (Editor's note: This guest blogger is not an affiliate of 1985 Games) I did not plan to have this many dice. About 18 months ago—after a pretty rough stretch—I bought my first mystery dice set at a comic shop. I didn't think I would start a collection. I'd been toying with the idea of learning D&D and saw this pretty cool-looking Halloween set hanging near a box of '70s horror comics.  And now as I write this, I'm staring at four giant D20s that have no more point than to sit near my mouse like stones that would power some kind of warp drive in yet another Star Trek  series. I guess I've become like kids these days who get antsy if they don't have their tablet and headphones in reach. All I can say is that being a dice hoarder keeps me plugged into a world that I would rather be in if I didn't have to do dumb stuff like work so I can do more dumb stuff like eat. Without my dice hoard, I would be in a sorry state. For perspective, I would not sa...

Let’s be honest—if you’ve ever run or played in a TTRPG campaign, you already know how powerful the right set of dice can be. And not just mechanically powerful, I mean the kind of dice that spark joy every time you touch them. Dice that look so good, they practically beg you to roll a nat 20.  That’s where cute D&D dice come in. They’re not just accessories—they're mood setters, character enhancers, and conversation starters. Not to mention the ultimate in joyful d&d gifts!  But now let me tell you why cute dice—also known as kawaii dice if you're new to the dice goblin business—absolutely deserve a place of honor in every gamer’s hoard. Cute dice aren't just fun—they're immersive tools that enhance our stories and bring a little magic to every roll. The Aesthetic Stats Matter Most of us are deeply invested in theme and aesthetic—whether you’re sketching out a brooding warlock’s backstory or designing your next Feywild-inspired one-shot. So why wouldn...

There’s something magical about Saturday morning cartoons. The bold colors, zany characters, and larger-than-life energy captured our imaginations and never really let go. If you’re like me—a GM with a love for nostalgia, vibrant aesthetics, and the satisfying click-clack of dice—it’s only natural to want your dice to reflect a little of that cartoon chaos from childhood. So if you're pulling inspiration from wild worlds and cinematic action, or just want your session to have that cartoon sparkle, grab your soda and a bowl of overly sugary cereal—because today we’re diving into three RPG dice sets that roll with the energy and style of a Saturday morning cartoon. If your dice don’t roll like they’re about to shout their own name in a cartoon theme song, you’re missing the magic. 1. VHS Dice Set: Surge Green  – Bold Enough for a Saturday Morning Mutant Remember the mutant-filled, sewer-dwelling turtle heroes of your childhood? The Surge edition of the 1985 Games VHS Dice...

If there's one thing I know as a longtime gamemaster who’s rolled initiative more times than I've checked my email, it’s that dice are more than tools—they're a vibe. Not just any vibe, but a straight-up personality statement at your table. And lately, there's been a showdown brewing at my weekly TTRPG sessions: the beautiful, glittering sharp edge resin sets vs. the gloriously over-the-top giant  D20s . You’ve seen it—Diceblade, who insists their sharp edge set is “tuned for accuracy,” is rolling with an ice-blue shard of translucent fury. Across the table, Captain Critstorm (they made everyone call them that after one nat 20) slams down a 55mm rainbow monolith that looks like it exploded out of a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s a dice-off—like a synth battle between neon spandex and leather jackets. Sharp edge dice and jumbo D20s aren’t just different—they’re from different planes of aesthetic reality, and when they hit the table together, it's like watching V...

Every TTRPG GM knows the thrill of introducing a plot twist their players never saw coming. But outside of game night, where do we find that same suspenseful joy? The answer, friends, might just be in a little package full of potential: mystery dice sets . If you're like me, you've got a soft spot for shiny click-clack math rocks. Whether it's the weight of a metal d20, the perfect clarity of a resin die, or even the chaotic tumble of a glitter-packed d4, dice are more than tools. They're tiny artifacts of possibility. And nothing captures that feeling like opening a mystery set, not knowing whether you're about to unveil celestial sparkle or abyssal gloom. Rolling mystery dice is like drawing a random magic item from a loot table—you never know what you’ll get, and that’s the fun of it. Why Choose a Mystery Dice Set? At first glance, mystery sets seem like a gamble. Why not just choose a specific set you know you'll like? That’s a fair question. But t...