Etsy merchant Mechanical Oddities has created a pair of steampunk dice for all of the gamers out there who prefer to roll gears instead of dots. The dice are made using a 3D printer and are hand-assembled and painted to look authentic.
Besides looking different, the steampunk dice are also read differently. Gone are the dots normally seen on dice. In there place are gears that number from one to six. The dice come in two different finishes, bronze and iron, and are available for $11 apiece. That may seem steep for a single die, but how else are you going to be able to cosplay a game of Monopoly set during the film 'Howl's Moving Castle'?
What's Driving This Trend
- Steampunk Gaming
- Opportunity for game developers to create steampunk-themed games that appeal to a niche market.
- Mechanical Oddities
- Potential for the creation of more unique and unconventional gaming accessories using 3D printing technology.
- Alternative Dice Designs
- Chance for designers to explore different dice designs beyond traditional dots, catering to gamers looking for novelty.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming
- Gambling establishments can incorporate steampunk-themed games into their offerings for a differentiated gaming experience.
- Print-on-demand
- Opportunity for print-on-demand services to collaborate with artists and creators to produce custom-made gaming accessories for niche markets.
- Cosplay
- Cosplay accessory retailers can expand their product range to include steampunk-inspired dice and cater to the growing demand from the cosplay community.
