We’ve all been there. You sit down for your weekly TTRPG session, crack open your overflowing binder of notes, put on the playlist you’ve painstakingly curated for your campaign, and reach for your dice… only to realize you brought That One Set again. You know the one—your default, barely-matching set of polyhedral dice that betrayed you on multiple rolls last week.
That set has seen too much. It's time for an intervention.
As any seasoned GM knows: one dice set is never enough—and sometimes, six is just right.
Why More Dice Just Makes Sense
It may sound excessive to some, but having multiple sets of dice on hand has some real advantages beyond just “they look cool” (though let’s be real—that’s a pretty compelling reason). If you’re a GM, you roll a lot more than your players. When you're rolling attack damage for six goblins in a row, or running initiative for three enemy NPCs, being able to dig into a stash of clean, organized sets makes everything smoother.
Here’s why six sets might be your new sweet spot:
- Speed & Efficiency: Having multiple matching sets speeds up your game. No more digging for that second d6 across the table.
- Convenience: Each player or NPC can get their own dedicated color-coded set. You’ll never mix them up mid-combat.
- Vibe Control: Running a romantic scene in a Feywild glade? Bust out those pink heart dice. Prepping for an underground demon hunt? Go dark and ominous.
- Dice Superstition: We don’t talk about it openly, but we all have our “dice that roll well.” Six sets means six times the chance to find your lucky ones.
You Deserve Dice with Personality
Okay, sure, you can buy six of the exact same basic dice sets. But wouldn’t it be way more fun to open a new set and not know what quirky, gorgeous pattern you’re going to get? That’s part of the joy behind 1985 Games mystery dice sets. It’s like a loot box of click-clacks—with no risk of a mimic.
Even better, you’re not limited to one style. The mystery collections bring serious variety, offering opaque, translucent, gemlike, glittery, and themed picks all in the same pack. Yes, we’re talking six whole sets.
Dive Into the Mystery
When I ordered the 1985 Games Mystery Dice 6-Pack I honestly didn’t expect to get this level of variety. One set looked like it was pulled straight out of a wizard’s laboratory—inky purple with swirling sparkles. Another looked like stormy ocean glass. Total chaos… and I loved it.
What surprised me most? My players loved it too. I tossed out a few packs during our character creation session, and suddenly everybody had a perfect set that matched their vibe. Needless to say, session zero just became a lot more fun.
The Premium Pick: When Dice Steal Your Heart
If you're the kind of GM who groans when players go into tavern romance arcs, consider this your wake-up call. The 1985 Games Premium Mystery Dice 6-Pack includes some of the most striking designs you’ll roll across a table. Think pastel colors, shimmering finishes—sure, it sounds funny, but you can find yourself in your own romance arc. With your shiny little rocks.
Mechanically, sure, they’re standard polyhedral dice. But thematically? They change the tone immediately. And who am I to deny the power of a set of charming d20s?
Note: Premium doesn’t mean impractical—these sets hold up to regular use just as well as your classic acrylic or resin dice, but with way more character.
The Workhorse: Six Killer Sets, No Duplicates
Not ready to dive into pastel dice oceans just yet? Want bulk with balance? Then you’ve got to check out the 1985 Games Sharp Edge Resin Mystery Dice 6-Pack. Each box gives you six full unique polyhedral sets, which is perfect for GMs who run multiple campaigns or players who collect dice like their character collects loot.
I got this set ahead of running an all-day dungeon crawl, and it was a lifesaver. Swapping dice between encounters gave me a mid-session morale boost—like hitting a mini dice milestone between boss fights. Not to mention, color-coding dice to enemy types? Total game-changer.
The only thing better than one good dice set is six that feel like they were made for your campaign world.
Building Your Dice Arsenal
Whether you’re the kind of GM who plans every NPC voice and trap trigger down to the minute, or a more improv-heavy director of chaos, your tools matter. Dice aren’t just math generators. They’re mood setters, pacing tools, and in many cases, the only tactile experience at the table in an increasingly digital hobby.
So go ahead. Get yourself those six sets. Stage them by terrain or theme, build dice pools for encounters, or just let your players feel the joy of unboxing something mysterious and sparkly at the table.
In the end, it’s not about overkill or over-prepping. It’s about having a toolkit that matches your storytelling ambition.
Besides, we all know what happens when you roll a nat 1 on a rusty old d20. Wouldn’t you rather fail gloriously with glitter?
Post updated on June 25, 2025, to improve navigation.