Game stores and gaming clubs can order branded custom dice from Get Custom Dice for house tables, league prizes, resale sets and community events, starting at a minimum of 12 dice. You get a free mockup within 24 hours, unlimited revisions, and about 2 weeks turnaround after approval, so a store or club can stock dice that carry its own name.
- Minimum order of 12 dice, small enough for a club or a single league season
- Free mockup within 24 hours with unlimited revisions
- About 2 weeks standard turnaround after approval, faster with express shipping
- Printed cubes, polyhedral sets, metal, engraved wooden and giant foam dice
- Pay nothing until you approve the design
Why do game stores and gaming clubs order their own custom dice?
Game stores and gaming clubs order custom dice because branded dice do three jobs at once: they equip the play space, they reward regulars, and they travel home in pockets and dice bags as a reminder of where the game happened. A die with the store or club name on it gets rolled every session, which is more exposure than a flyer or a sticker ever earns.
Get Custom Dice makes that practical for small operators. The minimum is 12 dice, so a club with a handful of members or a store testing an idea does not have to commit to a warehouse of stock. Every order starts with a free mockup within 24 hours, and you pay nothing until you approve the design.
The rest of this playbook walks through the main ways stores and clubs use custom dice, which styles suit each job, what artwork to prepare, and how to plan orders around a league calendar or an event weekend.
Which custom dice should a game store use for house tables and demos?
For house tables and demo games, a game store is best served by sturdy custom printed or engraved cube dice in a store color, with the logo on the one face and standard pips everywhere else. House dice get handled by dozens of people every week, so legibility and durability matter more than novelty.
A few practical choices make house dice last longer:
- Engraved or ink-filled faces hold up better than surface printing on dice that are rolled every night. The site’s guide to marking methods compares the options in detail.
- A single distinctive color helps staff spot house dice that wander into a customer’s bag.
- Giant foam dice work well for in-store demos and window displays, where a big branded die draws people to the table.
Keep house dice separate from any dice you sell. Customers should be able to tell at a glance which dice stay at the table and which ones are on the shelf.
How can custom dice work as league prizes and tournament rewards?
Custom dice make strong league prizes because they are small, collectible and impossible to buy anywhere else. A store running a weekly roleplaying league, a miniatures campaign or a board game night can give branded dice for attendance, wins or milestones, and players will chase them.
Tiered rewards are where custom dice shine. One approved design can be produced in different materials or colors so each tier feels distinct:
| Reward tier | Suggested dice | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Printed cube dice with the store logo | Affordable enough to hand out every session |
| Season finisher | Polyhedral RPG set in a league color | Useful at the table and clearly a step up |
| Champion | Metal dice set with the league name | Heavy, premium feel that reads as a trophy |
| Organizer thanks | Engraved wooden dice | A warm keepsake for volunteers and judges |
Put the season name or league title on the dice, not a specific date, so leftover stock stays usable if the schedule slips. Get Custom Dice can keep your approved artwork on file so next season’s prizes start from the same proof.
Can a game store sell branded custom dice as its own house line?
Yes, a game store can sell branded custom dice as a house line, and many shops find that store-exclusive dice become a reason for visitors and regulars to buy something on every trip. A house set with the store name, a local landmark or a mascot gives the shelf something no distributor carries.
When planning a retail line, think about how customers shop the dice wall:
- Polyhedral RPG sets are the core of most dice walls, and a store-branded set sits naturally beside them.
- Metal dice sets suit a premium display case and gift purchases.
- Printed cube dice in small packs work as an impulse buy at the register.
Start with one design in a modest run, see how it sells, then reorder or add a color. Because the minimum is 12 dice, a store can trial a design without tying up much shelf space. Ask for packing that suits retail, and mention your plans in the quote request so the team can suggest options.
What should a gaming club put on its custom dice?
A gaming club should put its name or emblem on one face of its custom dice and keep the remaining faces readable for play. Members want dice they can actually use at the table, so the branding should add identity without getting in the way of a quick read.
Common choices for club dice include:
- The club name or crest replacing the highest face on a cube die, or the top face on a polyhedral die.
- A club color for the body and a contrasting ink so numbers stay sharp in dim game-room lighting.
- A campaign or guild symbol for long-running roleplaying groups, so members carry a piece of the shared story.
University and school clubs often order dice for new-member welcome packs, while community clubs use them as dues-renewal gifts. If members want their own names on dice, ask Get Custom Dice about personalized runs when you request a quote, and send a list with your artwork so the mockup reflects it.
The site’s guide to designing a face set covers contrast, symbol size and spacing in more depth.
What artwork do stores and clubs need to send for custom dice?
Stores and clubs need to send a clean logo file and a simple face map that shows what goes on each face of the dice. Vector files such as AI, EPS, SVG or PDF give the sharpest result, but a high-resolution image is enough to start, because Get Custom Dice returns a free mockup within 24 hours for you to check.
A good artwork package includes:
- Your logo or emblem, ideally in a single-color version that holds up at a small size.
- A face map listing what appears on each face, including any faces that keep standard pips or numbers.
- Your preferred dice color and ink color, with a note if you need to match store or club branding.
- The style of dice, such as printed cubes, a polyhedral set, metal or wooden.
Thin lines and tiny lettering are the most common problems on store logos, since a die face is far smaller than a sign or a shirt. Revisions are unlimited, so use the mockup round to simplify detail until every face reads at a glance.
How should a store or club plan dice orders around events and league seasons?
A store or club should plan custom dice orders backward from the first day the dice are needed, allowing a day for the mockup, time for your own review, and about 2 weeks of production after approval. Approving artwork early is the single biggest factor in getting dice on time.
A simple planning sequence looks like this:
- Request a quote with your artwork, style, quantity and the date you need the dice.
- Review the free mockup, which arrives within 24 hours, and request changes until it is right.
- Approve the design; production of about 2 weeks starts from approval.
- Receive the dice and sort them into prize tiers, house stock or retail packs before the event.
For convention weekends, launch nights and league finals, build in extra time for your own approvals, since a store owner and a club committee often need to agree on the design. If a date is tight, ask about faster turnaround with express shipping. The how-it-works page explains each step of the Get Custom Dice process.
How many custom dice should a game store or club order?
A game store or club should order enough custom dice to cover one full season or event cycle, plus spares for losses and late sign-ups. Start from real numbers you already know: tables in the store, members on the club roster, or players registered for a league.
Useful rules of thumb, without guessing at quantities you have not measured:
- House dice: count the dice each table actually uses, then add spares, because house dice disappear steadily.
- League prizes: match the number of prize tiers and expected winners, and keep a few back for ties.
- Retail sets: begin with a modest test run and reorder once you see how fast the design sells.
- Club welcome packs: base the order on recent membership intake rather than the full roster.
Because the minimum is 12 dice and approved artwork can be reused, smaller staged orders are often smarter than a single large one, especially for a first design.
What is the easiest way for a store or club to start a custom dice order?
The easiest way to start is to send a quote request to Get Custom Dice with your logo, the style of dice you want, a rough quantity and your target date. The team replies with a free mockup within 24 hours, you revise it as many times as needed, and you pay nothing until you approve the design.
If you are unsure which style fits, browse the product pages first: custom printed dice for everyday use, polyhedral RPG sets for roleplaying groups, metal dice for premium prizes, engraved wooden dice for keepsakes and giant foam dice for displays. Mention whether the dice are for house tables, prizes or resale, and the mockup can be tailored to that job.
Frequently asked questions
Can a game store order custom dice with its own logo for resale?
Yes, a game store can order custom dice with its own logo and sell them as a house line. Get Custom Dice accepts orders from a minimum of 12 dice, so a shop can trial one design before committing shelf space. You receive a free mockup within 24 hours and pay nothing until the design is approved.
Are custom dice a good prize for a gaming league or tournament?
Custom dice are an excellent league or tournament prize because players cannot buy them anywhere else. A store can use printed dice for participation rewards and metal or polyhedral sets for champions, all built from one approved design. Putting the league or season name on the dice, rather than a date, keeps leftover prizes usable later.
Which dice style holds up best as house dice in a busy game store?
For busy house tables, engraved or ink-filled cube dice tend to hold up best because the marking sits in the surface rather than on top of it. Choose a distinctive store color so staff can spot house dice that wander off. Get Custom Dice can mock up the logo face and pip faces within 24 hours.
Can a gaming club put its crest on just one face of the dice?
A gaming club can put its crest on a single face and keep standard pips or numbers on the rest, which is the most common layout for club dice. Members get dice that play normally while still carrying the club identity. Send your crest and a simple face map, and the free mockup shows exactly how it reads.
Can a university gaming society order custom dice for new members?
Yes, university gaming societies often order custom dice for welcome packs at the start of a term. A minimum of 12 dice keeps small societies covered, and Get Custom Dice returns a free mockup within 24 hours for the committee to review. Approve early, since standard turnaround is about 2 weeks after approval.
How far ahead should a store order custom dice for a convention weekend?
Order custom dice for a convention weekend as early as you can, allowing a day for the mockup, time for your own approval, and about 2 weeks of production after approval. Get Custom Dice offers faster turnaround with express shipping when dates are tight, but early approval is the most reliable way to have dice on time.
Can a store order different dice colors for different league tiers?
A store can order the same custom dice design in different colors or materials to separate league tiers, such as one color for regulars and another for finalists. Mention every tier in your quote request so Get Custom Dice can mock up each version together. Revisions are unlimited, so you can adjust colors until the tiers feel distinct.
Do custom dice for a roleplaying club need to be polyhedral sets?
Custom dice for a roleplaying club do not have to be full polyhedral sets, but most groups prefer them because every die is useful at the table. Some clubs pair a branded polyhedral set for members with cheaper printed cubes for giveaways. The Get Custom Dice polyhedral page shows the styles available for roleplaying groups.
Can giant foam dice help a game store attract foot traffic?
Giant foam dice can help a game store attract foot traffic when placed in a window, at an event booth or on a demo table. A large die carrying the store logo is easy to photograph and hard to miss from the street. Get Custom Dice offers giant and foam dice with the same free mockup and approval process.
What should a club include in a quote request for custom dice?
A club quote request for custom dice should include the logo or crest, the style of dice, preferred body and ink colors, a rough quantity and the date the dice are needed. Add a face map if more than one face changes. Get Custom Dice uses those details to return an accurate mockup within 24 hours.
Can a game store reorder the same custom dice design next season?
Yes, a game store can reorder the same custom dice design next season without starting over. Get Custom Dice keeps the approved artwork on file, so a reorder starts from the existing proof and you only need to confirm quantity, colors and timing. Keeping dates off the design makes repeat league prizes even simpler to reorder.
Are metal dice a sensible choice for a store's premium display case?
Metal dice are a sensible choice for a premium display case because their weight and finish read as a gift-worthy purchase. A store-branded metal set gives regulars something special to buy for themselves or a fellow player. Get Custom Dice offers metal dice sets in bulk, and the site compares metal and resin options in a dedicated guide.
Get a free mockup for your dice
Send your logo or idea and the quantity you have in mind. Get Custom Dice returns a free mockup within 24 hours, you approve the design before anything is produced, and standard turnaround is about two weeks with faster options available. Get a custom quote.