Ancient d20 die now available in 3D-printed form
A famous Ptolemaic Period 20-sided die is now available to the masses as a 3D-printed reproduction.
Can you tell which is which?
(Credit: Metropolitan Museum of Art/Cornerstone Gaming)Readers quickly chimed in about getting a replica made. There were pleas for ThinkGeek to get busy on it, or for someone with Autodesk and a 3D printer to tackle the project. Cornerstone Gaming on Shapeways has officially made it across the 3D-printed-ancient-die finish line.
The Replica Egyptian 20-Sided Die starts at $16.99 for a sandstone finish. If you want to be much less historically accurate, you could spring for $124.99 to get it in a glossy gold finish or $305.99 to get it done in sterling silver, which would make an awesome "rock" for a geeky history-loving gamer engagement ring.
Since most of us aren't likely to ever get our hands on a real Ptolemaic Period die carved out of serpentine, a 3D-printed replica is the next best thing. Plus, you could order multiples and declare your ownership of a set of icosahedra dice with Greek letters.
It may take a little longer to sort out your tabletop gaming results, but it would be a nifty addition to an Egypt-themed Dungeons & Dragons module. Sweet, I rolled a Kappa!
