If you’re ordering custom dice for a wedding favor, a board game Kickstarter, or your D&D group’s next campaign, the first question is almost always the same: how much does this actually cost, and how many do you need to buy? Pricing depends on the material, die size, decoration method and quantity, and the per-die cost falls as the run grows. At Get Custom Dice the minimum order is 12 dice, and a free mockup and quote come back within one business day.
This guide walks through what drives the price of custom dice, how minimums and lead times work, and the material tradeoffs, so you know exactly what to ask for before you request a quote.
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How much do custom dice cost?
Custom dice are quoted per die, and four things set the number: the material (acrylic, resin, wood or metal), the die size, the decoration method (engraving, ink fill or printing) and the quantity. The per-die cost falls as the run grows, because setup work is spread across more dice. A single engraved die is a one-off gift purchase; a run of a dozen or more is where a custom order starts to make sense.
Whatever quote you get, ask what it includes. Some manufacturers bundle in worldwide shipping; others charge separately and add per-logo setup fees on top of the per-die rate, which matters more on small orders where a flat fee is a bigger share of the total.
For a number on your exact spec, send your artwork, material and quantity through the Get Custom Dice quote form and you get a free mockup and quote within one business day.
Minimum order quantities
MOQ is often the deciding factor before price even enters the conversation, and minimums across the industry vary widely by vendor and decoration method. At Get Custom Dice the minimum order is 12 dice per design, which covers a proposal set, groomsmen gifts or a playtest batch.
Larger runs mainly change the per-die price rather than what is possible: setup work such as a custom mold or a print screen is spread over more dice, so the unit cost falls as the quantity rises.
If you only need a handful of sets, order the 12-die minimum and reorder from the same approved proof later; if you need thousands, quote the full quantity up front so the per-die price reflects it.
Choosing a material: acrylic, resin, or metal
Material choice affects price, weight, and how the dice feel to roll, and it’s usually where quotes diverge the most between vendors.
Acrylic and resin
Acrylic is the default for most custom dice programs: it’s light, inexpensive to mold and color, and takes engraving or print well, which is why it dominates mass-produced gaming and promotional dice. Resin sits a step up — it hardens into a glass-like, translucent material with more depth and a heavier, more premium feel in the hand than acrylic, though it can chip if dropped on a hard surface. Resin and acrylic both have a specific gravity around 1.1–1.3, so the weight difference between them is modest compared to metal.
Metal dice
Solid metal dice, usually zinc-alloy, weigh roughly five to six times as much as acrylic dice of the same size. That extra mass changes how they roll — more momentum, a distinct “thunk” on landing — and it’s the reason metal dice are priced and marketed as a premium tier rather than a standard option. Expect metal to cost more per unit and to be offered by fewer manufacturers than acrylic or resin.
Lead times: how long custom dice take
Turnaround time varies more than almost any other factor in this category, and it’s worth confirming before you commit to a date-sensitive order like a wedding or an event giveaway.
With Get Custom Dice, standard production ships in about 2 weeks after you approve your mockup; faster turnaround is available with express shipping. Die-cast metal needs longer for tooling, and factories across the industry get backed up ahead of major holiday and convention seasons, so plan big seasonal runs early.
If you’re on a tight timeline, allow about 2 weeks for production plus shipping time, tell us your event date when you request the quote, and order earlier if the date is fixed — a cheaper die that arrives after your event isn’t a deal.
Engraved vs. printed dice
The two main customization methods — engraving and printing (typically silkscreen or pad printing) — carry different cost structures because of how they’re set up on a production line. Engraving cuts your logo, text, or symbol directly into the material, which makes it durable and well suited to single-color designs like a monogram or a wedding date. Printing applies full-color ink to the surface and can reproduce more complex artwork, but each color needs its own screen setup, so multi-color printing becomes most economical on larger runs.
If your design is a single logo or short text, engraving is usually the more economical path at low-to-mid volumes. If you need multi-color artwork and you’re ordering in the thousands, printing starts to make more financial sense per piece. Either way, ask whether a quote includes any setup work for your design; at Get Custom Dice the free mockup and quote cover your exact artwork before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the cheapest way to order custom dice in small quantities?
Order the 12-die minimum in acrylic with a single-color engrave or ink fill on a standard 16mm size; that keeps setup simple and the per-die price down. Get Custom Dice sends a free mockup and quote within one business day so you can compare options.
How long does it take to get custom dice made?
At Get Custom Dice, standard production ships in about 2 weeks after you approve your mockup; faster turnaround is available with express shipping. Allow time for delivery on top, and order earlier if your event date is fixed.
What’s the minimum order for custom dice?
The minimum order at Get Custom Dice is 12 dice per design. Larger runs lower the per-die price, so quote your full quantity up front.
Is resin or acrylic better for custom dice?
Acrylic is lighter, cheaper, and the standard choice for most custom dice programs. Resin costs more but offers a glass-like, translucent look and a heavier, more premium feel — a common upgrade for wedding favors or collector sets, though it’s more prone to chipping if dropped.
Do custom dice orders come with extra setup fees?
Sometimes. Some manufacturers add a setup charge per unique logo or text design on top of the per-die price, so confirm the full quote before comparing vendors on price alone. Every Get Custom Dice quote comes with a free mockup of your exact design.
The bottom line
There’s no single right answer for where to buy custom dice — the right vendor depends on how many you need, how fast you need them, and how much finish quality matters. For a handful of sets, start at the 12-die minimum; for a 500-piece convention giveaway or a product line, quote the full quantity so the per-die price reflects the run. Standard production ships in about 2 weeks either way. Send your exact quantity, material and design through the Get Custom Dice quote form for a free mockup and a firm number.