NOTE: These are resin dice and not candy. Do not try to eat dice, children, because they're not edible and could harm you. These are resin dice and not candy.
Greetings, dice fans! Steve Jackson Games is no stranger to custom dice, having produced several different dice sets over the last few years. Our Kitten d6 Dice Set, Army Men d6 Dice Set, and Robot d6 Dice Set are only a handful of the designs you can find at Warehouse 23 and now, with your support, we're bringing an entirely new set of 19mm six-siders to your game table!
The Candy Heart d6 Dice Set is a pack of three different resin dice . . . and this time we're bringing you in on the ground floor of the project! Unlike the majority of our earlier dice sets, this crowdfunding campaign is your chance to be a part of the process all of the way from "we have an idea!" to " the dice have landed!"
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The above image is a digital mockup of the planned 19mm resin dice designs. The set includes three different dice. Exact colors, corner radius, and details may vary, depending on the factory's technical capabilities. Unlike the other dice we have produced, this campaign shows you the steps we take as we design a new pack of dice.
It All Starts With An Idea
First step: Send notes to the production team so that they have a rough starting point for the dice designs. The below text is what was provided to our production department:
"Inspired by the classic Valentine's Day candy. Colors are pastels.
Resin dice set of three 19mm dice. Hearts instead of pips on the two through six sides. The ones side has text:
1x LOVE
1x HUGS
1x XOXO"
Then the team prepares a flat image showing the six faces of each of the dice. Ideas are knocked around until the production department has something they're happy with that meets the project's core concept.
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The above image shows the three dice designs as well as the color selections. The exact dice details are subject to change during the manufacturing process, but we will do all that we can to get as close to these designs as possible. Once this crowdfunding campaign has closed, then the factory will create the molds needed to produce the three different resin dice. The moldmaking process could result in slight adjustments to the size, positioning, and spacing of the design elements.
Next It Is The Factory's Turn
After submitting the designs, the factory reviews everything and provides us with a pricing estimate and rough schedule. Since these are resin dice, we're using a different supplier than we use for many of our dice . . . but have no fear! We know from experience that Longpack, our resin dice factory for this project, can create what we're looking for because they have already produced several dice for us. The Gelatinous dice game and our 19mm Munchkin Rainbow Dice were both handled by Longpack.
And This Is Where You Come In
Rather than take our usual next steps, we've turned to you, the dice collectors, to share in the process before we move to the manufacturing stage. If there's enough interest in the concept, then just as soon as this Indiegogo campaign comes to a close we will pull the trigger on the order. We will post photos as they come in so that you can watch updates as these dice go from our team's design drawings to the real world.
Join us, gang, and let's make these dice happen in time for Valentine's Day 2021!
NOTE: These are resin dice and not candy. Do not try to eat dice, children, because they're not edible and could harm you. These are resin dice and not candy.
Stretch Goal
We have only one stretch goal for this campaign, but it's a fun one that embraces the idea of sharing the dice manufacturing process with all of you. If the project reaches $10,000 before it ends, we will roll the dice on a new factory! We have been in communication with a new resin dice factory and have locked down the numbers. What we do not know, though, is exactly how the process will go.
If this project reaches $10,000 before it ends, we will place two orders for the new Candy Heart d6 Dice Set: One with Longpack, a supplier we have worked with before, and one with a completely new factory. If the second factory comes through on time and with quality dice, we will pack one bonus set of dice -- from the new factory -- in every $13 and higher rewards package.
If the new factory fails to deliver on time, or if the new factory fails to deliver acceptable dice, we will not include a bonus set in your rewards. This extra set of dice will only be packed in your rewards if we meet $10,000 and if the new factory delivers on schedule and delivers dice that we're willing to ship out. If the new dice are not of an acceptable quality, then we will destroy the dice and never speak of this again.
We will, of course, share pics and information on the manufacturing process with both of the dice suppliers. Think of this $10,000 stretch goal as an experiment and exploration of sorts. Can we find a new resin dice factory that can deliver quality dice, on time? Let's find out together!
Add-On Items
In addition to the new dice, you may wish to add some of these items to your rewards package! You may add them here during the Indiegogo campaign or in the BackerKit pledge manager (see below).
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Random Fun Generator - $15
This 76-page 7" x 10" wire-bound book is loaded with over 20 new dice games, every one of which requires several six-sided dice, pencil and paper, as well as your friends. We designed, developed, and playtested all 26 new games during lockdown through video chat, so we know from experience that you can play each one of these games using your favorite video chat service.
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Meeple d6 Dice Set - $10
One pack of eight 16mm pearlized six-sided dice, all in the same color! We will randomly select your set from one of the six different colors that are currently available. If you want to select a specific color, please see your favorite local game store or our online store, Warehouse 23.
BackerKit Pledge Manager
We are using the BackerKit system to collect addresses and manage the project's fulfillment. After the project closes, we will send BackerKit surveys to all project supporters. At that time, we will also issue a survey deadline. As many of you are no doubt thinking, there will be many more add-on options in the BackerKit pledge manager.
NOTE: These are resin dice and not candy. Do not try to eat dice, children, because they're not edible and could harm you. These are resin dice and not candy.