Making Tabletop Game Accessories: Printing a Custom Dice Tower and Miniature Stand

If the scene is familiar — a die rolling off the table during game night, disappearing under the couch, or someone insisting on a “re-roll” — the solution is actually right at your fingertips. Producing custom tabletop game accessories tailored to you and your game eliminates those small frustrations while adding real character to your table. From dice towers to miniature stands, many pieces can be 3D printed exactly to the design you want.

Why does a dice tower work?

A dice tower is a device into which you drop your dice; they tumble against internal baffles, randomising the roll, and land in a tray at the bottom. The benefit isn’t just aesthetic: because the dice are mixed in a controlled way, rolls are fairer and the dice stay contained. When you have your own tower printed, you can adjust the height, the number of internal ramps, and the tray dimensions to match the dice set you use.

Other pieces worth printing

The accessories that complete a board-game set are surprisingly varied:

• Miniature stands: Bases that keep figures upright, customisable to the footprint of each model.
• Dice trays: Walled trays that keep rolls contained and provide quiet, soft landing.
• Card and token holders: Organisers that keep game cards and counters upright or neatly arranged.
• In-box organisers: Dividers that separate game components and cut setup time.
• Progress and health trackers: Dial or sliding score-tracking devices.

Detail or durability?

For pieces that demand fine detail — such as a miniature stand — surface quality takes priority; a lower layer height produces a smoother result. For frequently handled pieces like a dice tower and tray, durability matters more. PLA is often the ideal choice for hobby parts that stay on the table and aren’t put under heavy stress; the wide colour range also makes it easy to match your game’s theme. If you want a sturdier feel, PETG is a great alternative.

Personalisation is half the fun

Embossing your gaming group’s name on the dice tower, texturing the base of a miniature stand to match the game’s theme, or choosing colours by faction — this is the most enjoyable part of printing. For projects that require more than one colour, cost and time may vary, so talking with us before finalising your design will make things easier. You can view current options and approximate costs on our production pricing page.

If you’re imagining a custom accessory for your next game night, send us your design and let’s deck out your table together.