Who owns Chessex dice?
Who owns Chessex dice?
For over 25 years, Donald and Chessex has brought fun and quality to the gaming community. I caught up with Donald during the summer of 2017. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Donald Reents, the founder of Chessex.
How can you tell if a dice is vintage?
There are three basic indicators you can use to identify dice:
- The mold, which influences. Size. Font. Shape.
- The color/color combination. Color/color combination of the die material. Color/color combination of the die and the ink.
- The feel and weight.
Are Chessex dice any good?
Chessex currently reigns supreme for dice manufacturing in the gaming, but are their dice any good. The simple answer is yes. Their dice are sturdy, varied and good looking.
What size are Chessex dice?
Set of 7 standard size 16mm dice. Seven dice sets are ideal for Dungeons and Dragons and many other RPGs and boardgames….
| Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 1.5 x 2.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 20, 2021 |
| Mfg Recommended age | 14 year and up |
| Manufacturer | Chessex |
Why is Chessex dice?
Opaque dice are made of a particularly dense material for a better feel when rolling. This material also allows for flatter faces and sharper edges. The wide variety of colors is also very consistent so that an opaque Chessex die from years ago will match those available today.
Are resin dice good?
When manufacturing any sort of transparent dice (a design we like) resin simply holds a shine better and will look far better longer term. It should be noted for opaque dice this advantage disappears and there is no reason not to use acrylic in those cases in our opinion.
What are chessex dice used for?
Chessex Manufacturing is an American company that sells dice, primarily for the role-playing game (RPG) and collectible card game (CCG) market. It also offers other accessories used in RPGs and CCGs.
