Tabletop game components are a great way to get into 3D printing. Whether it’s printing your own Dungeons and Dragons characters, polyhedral dice, or other accessories, it’s a low-risk way to learn the ins and outs of additive manufacturing.
Dice towers are a bit more advanced, and a great way to up your 3D printing game. Generally featuring a sheer vertical tower and a horizontal tray, these can be challenging for the novice and expert alike.
Here, we’ve found the coolest free dice tower models to download, print, and paint for your game of choice. To help navigate the list, we’ve broken it down into five categories: castles, fandoms, portable, mechanical, and atmospheric.
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Let’s kick things off with the most obvious category: castles!
Castles
One of the most popular games to roll dice in is Dungeons and Dragons, and it has been for 50 years. And you know what dungeons generally have above them? That’s right: castles. This section is for those dice towers that look like something a princess would be kept in by a dragon, or vice versa.
Castle Walk
Castle-themed dice towers are quite common, however most of them tend to be very simple, consisting of just a watch tower with details that resemble a castle. This model, on the other hand, is a complete castle that the dice walk (or roll) through to reach the courtyard and deliver your fate.
This model was designed as a single piece that doesn’t need supports, but due to the size of the model, a 3D printer with a 300-mm print build surface is required. Alternatively, you could try splitting the model to print it in multiple parts. The dice pathways in the castle are suitable for 35-mm dice.
- Who designed it? weirdice
- How printable/popular is it? So far, six makers have posted their results of this giant print on Thingiverse.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Three-Path
Add a random element to your game of Champions of Midgard! Your dice can take one of three paths when dropped down the top of this tower, but all roads lead to the courtyard dice tray. This is one of the older models on this list, but that just means it’s had more time to spawn remixes!
No supports are needed for this tower, making it beginner-friendly. The modular additions, such as extra floors, arches over the staircases, and even an OpenLock compatible base make this castle a must-print!
- Who designed it? bainite
- How printable/popular is it? Nearly 132 people have posted their makes, and with 13 remixes on top of that, this is one of the most popular models on this list!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Double-Ledge
This dice tower is great for Pathfinder games. It can be incorporated into the play area as a church or castle. The window in the center can be lit from behind, while the ledges can hold minis of characters or monsters.
The designer suggests printing with supports and a raft at 30% infill. However, the comments mention it’s difficult to print this with supports, with one user even suggesting printing without them.
- Who designed it? Aenthralled
- How printable/popular is it? 37 people have posted their makes, and there are seven remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Fine-Detail
What to do if you want to print these awesome towers, but have a resin printer instead of an FDM one? Well, this tower is made for Elegoo Mars-sized resin printers!
With every stone and balustrade created in a level of detail only achievable with resin printing, this little beauty is sure to wow at the table. Use it for your games of 1066: The Year of Three Battles, as the few dice used in the game would work well with the smaller scale of this tower.
The author has also included two different tower tops and a way to print the courtyard separately. Supports are not required, but one thing to keep in mind for Anycubic Photon-sized printers is to scale it down slightly (the author recommends 96%) for the smaller build area.
Spiral Staircase
Great for games of politics and intrigue like Vampire the Masquerade, this tower has an imposing, commanding presence at the table. The clear panel lets players see their fate rolling down the staircase before spilling out into the courtyard.
The creator used a 1.5-liter soda bottle for the clear panel, although a SmartWater bottle can be used instead, with some tweaking. They suggest printing it with supports, especially the staircase. One user comment recommends printing the top layers for the tray with a concentric curve for better-looking courtyard stones.
- Who designed it? Lau85
- How printable/popular it? Almost 200 people have posted their makes, and it’s been remixed 26 times, including giving it a set of vertical bars to replace the soda bottle panel.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
DM Screen With Dice Tower
Books, notes, screens, dice towers – sometimes, you need more table space. This model can’t give you that, but it can accomplish much of the same goal by incorporating the dice tower and other accessories into the GM screen. If you pull this out while running an old-school game of Dungeons and Dragons, your players will know you ain’t playing around.
While the designer has posted a tutorial for printing this on 220 x 220-mm FDM printers like the Ender 3, two remixes by Toonces and Mattburnsey have made it even easier. It’s worth checking out the remixes before you start printing the largest parts.
- Who designed it? thsturgill
- How printable/popular is it? 10 people have printed this, and three people have posted remixes for an easier fit on the Ender 3.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Fates End
Fates End is a collection of 14 themed dice towers for various RPG classes (Cleric, Fighter, Wizard, etc.). While many of the towers are available for a fee, there’s one free model available to download on MyMiniFactory. You can also get the whole collection as a late pledge on Kickstarter!
These towers would be great gifts for your party members before you face the dragon in the final dungeon. Makers have successfully printed this tower in PLA.
- Who designed it? Kimbolt (also known as FatesEnd)
- How printable/popular is it? There are some incredible community prints on MyMiniFactory, showcasing different filament choices.
- Where to find it? Cults, MyMiniFactory
Fandoms
Dice towers are endlessly customizable. Shape, size, and even materials used are up to your imagination, your wallet, and your interests.
This section is for dice towers that borrow their look from popular media.
Castle Grayskull GM Screen
A show-accurate rendition of one of the most iconic places in fantasy fiction, this model is an homage to the powerful nostalgia that’s driving the tabletop RPG renaissance.
The designer suggests a 20% infill with supports, particularly for the mouth. Keep in mind, this will take several days to print, so make sure you run your calibrations and tests before you try it.
- Who designed it? Joroboto
- How printable/popular is it? More than 1,200 people have included it in their likes, and five people have printed it. Understandable, as it’s massive!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Darth Vader
Few things are more terrifying than Darth Vader, which makes this the perfect tower for Game Masters of any game. Standing head and shoulders above the other entries in this list, his menacing, helmeted stare is perfect for games of Star Wars: Force and Destiny.
The designer notes that a 70% overhang allowance is necessary for this model, as supports for the many, many steep angles would be impractical. It’s sized for the dice used in Star Wars tabletop games but can be upscaled to 117% for regular-sized dice.
- Who designed it? Heref
- How printable/popular is it? Nearly 400 people have added it to their favorites, and five people have posted their prints.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
The TARDIS
Step inside the blue box! This dice tower might not be bigger on the inside like its namesake, but your dice don’t need to know that! Use it with the Doctor Who RPG while wearing your scarf or your celery.
It’s a three-piece print that doesn’t need supports. When assembling, the top can either be glued onto the base or not.
- Who designed it? walkerstudioworks
- How printable/popular is it? This model has been downloaded over 1,600 times, but so far, only one maker has posted their print.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Star Destroyer Crash Site
The Imperial Star Destroyer crash site from Star Wars: The Force Awakens was one of the best parts of the new movies. Huge, empty, and echoing, it drove home the sheer scale of the universe in ways few other series have managed. As this is (slightly) scaled down, it’s far more useful for rolling dice. And since it’s from the movie of the same name, why not use it for a game of The Force Awakens: Beginner Game?
The creator of the model suggests upscaling to 110% if you want to roll regular-sized dice.
- Who designed it? T-E-C
- How printable/popular is it? Around 300 people have downloaded this model, and it’s been added to 11 collections, but so far no one has posted their print.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Portable
We’ve all been there: Game night is being held at a friend’s place, a comic book store, or even a board game cafe. Wherever it is, you need to take your stuff on the road. But how are you going to take your epic dice tower fortress? Short answer: You aren’t.
This section is for dice towers that come apart or transform for easy storage and transportation.
Two-sided
Getting back to basics, this model proves that you don’t always need an intricate theme to make a statement. Whether you have two players or need to separate different dice, this model will serve you well. It can even be folded so as not to take up too much space when storing.
To print the main tower, no supports are required. However, some support material will be needed for the collector boxes. It takes an average of 14 hours to print the main part and about 3 hours for each base. To secure the bases, you’ll need four M3x10 screws and four M3 nuts.
- Who designed it? JonesSepp
- How printable/popular is it? 26 people have already shared beautiful makes, and there are 7 remixes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Contemporary
This relatively new design is already a very popular model, and it’s not hard to understand why. The tower is made to print easily without supports and comes in several variations with different outer layers. It’s definitely a good chance to experiment with fun filament colors.
You can choose between nine different covers and optionally glue on neodymium magnets to help the tower snap into place in different positions. The author recommends 15% infill and 2 perimeters, but depending on your printer, you can increase it a little or use paint on supports to avoid waste. In the comments, it’s possible to observe that the author is open to improvements, as he improved the slack in his models based on maker suggestions.
- Who designed it? dePrintinator
- How printable/popular is it? With 43 makes, this tower is definitely printable!
- Where to find it? Printables
Plinko
Anyone who likes Plinko-style games can’t miss this model – you’ll surely enjoy watching the dice roll and hoping for big money. It’s even more fun if you use more than one die at the same time! This model is designed for standard-size polyhedral game dice only.
You’ll need some screws, nuts, magnets, and an acrylic or clear plastic sheet to assemble this model, but it’s worth it if you’d like something creative and portable. Another very cool thing about this model is that it’s foldable with room to store the dice, too. It’s also a very easy print, with no supports needed.
- Who designed it? patrickblack
- How printable/popular is it? This tower has over 150 downloads and nearly 2,700 views!
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Compact Tower
When bag space is really at a premium, take this monolith-looking dice tower! It converts into a flat box about the size of a large wallet, perfect for slipping into a purse or side pocket on a backpack. Its sleek, no-nonsense design can fit any table and almost any game, and a couple of minutes in Meshmixer can customize it to suit any taste.
The designer includes detailed instructions for mounting the magnets after the model is printed, allowing you to get quickly set up and rolling!
- Who designed it? Yardboy
- How printable/popular is it? So far, there is only one make and a remix of this model, but over 3,000 people have downloaded it.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Magnetic Hybrid
This is the most comprehensive dice tower traveling kit on this list. The tower splits apart to fit neatly into the tray, and the tray has a drawer for up to seven sets of dice (just enough to play Castle Dice). Plus, the design etched into multiple faces on the dice tower is really cool.
The author warns that this requires a bed size measuring at least 200 x 200 mm, meaning you’d need a medium-sized FDM printer.
- Who designed it? platcham
- How printable/popular is it? 42 people have posted their makes, and 12 people have posted their remix.
- Where to get it? Thingiverse
Collapsible
When in use, the segmented parts of the tower lock into place sturdily. While in transport, the tower collapses to the size of a can of tuna, with the accompanying dice tray closing over it as a lid. It’s exactly what’s needed, in either form. Perfect for a game of Dungeon Dice!
One thing to note is to print the thicker version of the walls, which was recently added to the model.
- Who designed it? acgluston519
- How printable/popular is it? Over 110 people have posted their prints, and there are six remixes, making this a very successful print!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Compact Hinged Box
Probably the simplest model on this list, this dice tower can fold into the size of a pack of playing cards. The hinged lid allows the tower portion to store the dice during transport. Use it for a game of Arcane Guardian for a compact travel kit!
Attaching the lid to the tower is tricky, but you should be able to get it in by slowly applying pressure, rather than trying to quickly snap it into place. The creator recommends printing in PETG, but you should have no problem if you use PLA instead.
- Who designed it? MementoMori
- How printable/popular is it? Seven people have posted their prints, and five people have posted a remix.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Dice Tower & Organizer
One of the biggest problems of meeting with friends to play a game is not being able to bring all your stuff! This model solves that by combining storage (for dice and mini figurines), holders (for pens, pencils, and a small notebook), and of course, a dice tower! This last one is in a fun Plinko format to really randomize your rolls.
While the entire object can be printed without supports, the designer suggests printing with them, as it makes the print go much more smoothly.
- Who designed it? A_Str8
- How printable/popular is it? Three people have printed this and posted their pics!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mechanical
There are few things more interesting than an over-complicated mechanism. This section is for towers that add an extra spin to the plain old rolling of dice, making it into something a bit more random.
Twisted
This is a simple and portable model with three designs of different shapes and effects. It can accept any size of game dice if you simply scale it. The modern geometry of these towers brings a visually interesting and robust design that has already won over some fans. After all, sometimes all you need is something that is practical and functional.
For printing, the recommendation is to use 100% infill for the walls to give the most sturdy outcome. No further internal supports or adhesion layer is needed!
- Who designed it? daveurs
- How printable/popular is it? These simple towers have two makes and one remix on Thingiverse. The maker reported that it was printed with PLA from several manufacturers without problems.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Brick with Drawbridges
Why roll in just one direction? Turn the tower so that one side faces you, keeping the rolls you wish secret from the other players! Print it in time for the upcoming 1066: Year of Destiny board game.
Print the pins in ABS, as PLA won’t be able to handle the stress of constant use. The author suggests printing at a 0.2-mm resolution due to the angles involved, though no supports are needed.
- Who designed it? 3DCentralVA
- How printable/popular is it? 12 people have posted their prints, and there are four remixes to get creative with.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Yin Yang
This is actually two towers in one, as each tube spirals into a separate tray. The dot in each is actually a raised pyramid, giving your dice a bit of a ricochet before settling down.
The author printed this using vase mode on a very large printer. Depending on your printer’s specs, you may have to cut the files down even more than they are, then glue them together afterward. Printing in PLA is fine for a test run, but if you want something more permanent, you’re going to have to look into more robust materials such as ABS.
- Who designed it? Oryhara
- How printable/popular is it? So far, one make has been posted on Thingiverse, along with one remix.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse
Tensegrity
The snakelike undulations of this model ensure that your dice are well and truly tumbled, while the latticework on the sides let you see the process. The industrial look lends itself to cyberpunk games like Shadowrun, especially if each piece is printed in different colors!
Print with 10% infill at a 0.2-mm resolution in something a bit stronger than PLA, as it will sag over time. You may also want to print it slightly oversized (110% should be sufficient), as the creator warns d20s can sometimes get stuck inside the model when rolling.
- Who designed it? aclugston519
- How printable/popular it? This model has been liked around 220 times, but so far, no one has posted pictures of their print.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Spiral
Give your rolls an extra turn on this waterslide-inspired dice tower! The corkscrew spiral gives your rounder dice like d12s and d20s more rolls, while your more squared-off dice like d8s and d6s may get knocked about a bit more. Use it for your next Dice Theme Park game!
Print this model in PLA with supports for the spiral, and use a 0.2-mm layer height to ensure the slide is smooth enough to get the dice all the way to the bottom without sticking.
- Who designed it? Conradous
- How printable/popular is it? More than 690 people have downloaded this model, and the designer has posted several of their own prints, which is a good sign for its printability!
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Octagonal
Looking like the MMA ring in Cage Match, this tower and tray are able to hold multiple sets of dice around the edges, allowing quick and easy cataloging. Perfect for the player with multiple sets of dice at the table!
This model comes in two parts: the tower and the tray. The author suggests printing the tower upside down to avoid the need for supports. PLA is fine for this model.
- Who designed it? kap42
- How printable/popular is it? Over 500 people have downloaded it, but none have posted their prints yet.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Folding
Rather than collapsing or disassembling to change from a functional dice tower to a traveling dice box, this dice tower transforms. The toothed gears work in sync to open the box like a flower, giving you two easy-access dice trays during play, as well as twin dials to keep track of the score for your game of Blueprints.
Print it first in PLA, as something as intricate as this model is going to need some tweaking!
- Who designed it? Martin_au
- How printable/popular is it? 10 makers have posted pictures of their prints, and they all look great!
- Where to find it? Printables
Atmospheric
You’ve dimmed the lights, set up the map, and are playing the sounds of seagulls and ocean waves over hidden speakers. You’ve prepared everything for your pirate game… except your dice tower looks like something out of an amusement park.
We’ve all been there, but with this last batch of models, you won’t have to be. This section is for models that keep up the ambience of whatever game you’re playing.
Dragon Egg
Dragons are perfect for many different game themes. These newly hatched babies sure are hungry, so you’ll probably want to feed them some dice soon. The model is well-detailed, looks beautiful when finished, and can be made with metallic filaments for a special look.
The designer notes that no additional supports are needed to print. You can check out a GIF animation showing the dice rolling and exiting at high speed on the Printables page.
- Who designed it? Jhawk
- How printable/popular is it? This newborn has no makes yet, but it has been downloaded over 100 times.
- Where to find it? Printables
The Dice Dwarf
Ah, the dwarves! They’re small but capable of great things. Plus, they’ll always have a place among the people of Middle Earth. Making this tower couldn’t be simpler. After all, it’s just two parts that don’t require supports and can be glued together easily. One of the shared makes even features a small lake painted at the bottom of the tower.
The designer recommends a 15% infill and a raft. You can take a closer look at this dwarf in this video. Go forth and venture into the most perilous of journeys with this nimble little warrior!
- Who designed it? plokr
- How printable/popular is it? So far, this dwarf already has 7 shared makes and almost 3,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Worm Monsters
This amazing double-tower model shows some really impressive creativity. With two worm monsters, you can roll your dice at the same time as a second player.
The model comes with two file options: Three separate parts or a single part to print all at once. It’s up to you whether you want to print the parts with filaments of different colors, just paint it yourself, or both! You also don’t have to worry about placing supports when printing these pieces, but a wide brim is recommended for good adhesion.
Druidic
When trying to save the forest of Humblewood, it’s always good to have a few plants around for immersion. This model pulls double duty, giving you a place to roll your dice and a way to work it into the story. Bonus points if you can use paint or flocking to make it look like an actual tree.
Printing at 20% infill at 0.4 mm will give the tree a realistic roughness. Make sure to print the latest version (5.Smoothed), as it’s the only one that will accommodate larger dice like d20s.
- Who designed it? xenoposeidon
- How printable/popular is it? 34 people have posted their prints, with two remixes adding extra detail.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Bone Giant
Sometimes you need something more than a simple tower, something that gets you more and more into the game with each roll of the dice. This beautiful and gigantic model can give you that, as it lights up your eyes to bring all the magic to your game!
This red giant needs to be assembled like a diorama, and some finishing work will go a long way toward the realism of the piece. You can assemble a simple 9-V battery with switches and LEDs to light up the eyes. Additional details were made with green sawdust to simulate vegetation and resin at the bottom of the valley to resemble a small puddle.
Follow the assembly in the creator’s YouTube video to recreate this incredible work yourself. On the download page, the creator also details what slicing settings were used. Go ahead and impress your friends by welcoming them with this amazing piece!
- Who designed it? MadGoblinWS
- How printable/popular is it? As the video shows, it’s certainly possible to recreate this monster that has gained many fans. Be the first to post a make!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Kraken/Cthulhu
While awesome enough for any table, this will take your 7th Sea games to a whole other level. The final battle against the mighty Kraken can be even more impressive with this creation.
Supports are unnecessary, but make sure to have sufficient top layers if you want the smooth, clean look as in the picture. 15% infill with a 0.2-mm nozzle width should do it.
- Who designed it? Bren
- How printable/popular is it? A few people have posted their prints, and it’s been downloaded over 1,200 times.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Maya Temple
This incredible model from the Fates End 2: Terra & Cosmos collection is a wonderful Maya tower that hides the horrors of the bloodiest games in its beauty. Here, the heads of losers can roll with their dice! Its detailed look is sure to impress with its whimsy – even in the most hidden parts of the tower.
Tumbling dice down these steps favors the randomness of numbers. You can print this piece in parts or even all at once if you have a large printer. You can also choose between two different sizes: either for 12-mm game dice or for 20-mm dice.
- Who designed it? FatesEnd
- How printable/popular is it? With over 10,700 views, three community prints, and over 2,000 downloads, you too can have this beautiful model for your game night.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Blink Fox
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that games are for all ages. Luckily there’s Dali the Fox to get ages 5+ into this obsession, er, hobby. And of course, every good game deserves an accompanying dice tower, and this remix of modeling superstar Jukka Seppänen‘s statue is perfect.
Unlike the original statuette, the dice tower requires supports, particularly the head and feet. To achieve the silky smooth look of the posted picture, dial in your settings to a 0.08-mm layer height and consider using a silk filament.
- Who designed it? piesupplies
- How printable/popular is it? Well over 5,400 people have downloaded this model, and so far, four other makers have posted their prints.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Flying Saucer Dice Tower
This model is for those who believe that we’re not alone. Among the most “out there” themes that we have on this list, this dice tower brings in a simple yet playful scene of a flying saucer bringing dice invaders!
With a little creativity and color, you’ll have a beautiful spaceship to embark on a cosmos-themed mission or just add a little uniqueness to your game night. An important tip from the maker is that some material to counterbalance may need to be added inside the saucer. While these simple parts can be printed without supports, you could try adding infill to achieve the same counterbalancing effect.
- Who designed it? WindhamGraves
- How printable/popular is it? Although there’s only one posted make so far, these simple parts should be straightforward to print and just need a touch of glue to assemble.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Desert's Kiss
Sometimes it’s less about the game at the table and more about the game in your mind. Intimidate the other players in a competitive game by painting up this bleached skull, with an eight-legged pet on top! Bonus points if you roll these hollow-cheeked dice to complete the look.
This model prints beautifully with no supports needed.
- Who designed it? Ars Moriendi3D
- How printable/popular is it? Over 3,500 people have downloaded it, with several posting pictures of their prints and paint jobs.
- Where to find it? MyMinifactory
Cthulhu Idol
While the Great Old One might be slumbering beneath the sea, his presence is very much felt in Call of Cthulhu and similar mind-bending horror games. With this Elder God staring at you from the table, you’ll never be sure if your dice rolls were random… or fate.
Be warned, this model prints out in one piece, which means a couple of days of printing. Supports are recommended for the hands, wings, and tentacles. Make sure they’re thick enough to withstand the weight, as thin supports have been reported to break.
- Who designed it? jegstad
- How printable/popular is it? 92 people have posted their prints, and five have posted remixes!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Warhammer
From starships to laser tanks, Warhammer 40,000 is a game filled with epic set pieces. This mausoleum dice tower stands head and shoulders above the rest, literally. At 11 inches tall, it towers above the walls, hedges, and figurines pictured above.
Users report that this can take up to 100 hours and most of a roll of filament. You’ll want to use PLA for this model to cut down on cost.
- Who designed it? jimsbeanz
- How printable/popular is it? 32 people have posted their prints, so there’s some great inspiration for decoration!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
The Dark Eye
Das Schwarze Auge (The Dark Eye) is a hugely popular European-made RPG. As such, it deserves its own dice tower, and luckily Thingiverse user Chaosghoul has obliged! This has everything needed to be useful in the game, like dice storage, as well as symbols and runes from the game all over it.
The print is in two pieces: the tray and the tower. Supports are included for the interior of the tower, which are easily removed. The designer says it took 48 hours to print, so keep that in mind if you have your printer where you sleep.
- Who designed it? Chaosghoul
- How printable/popular is it? Almost 50 people have liked this model, but so far, none have posted their prints.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Low-Poly Skull
This model is so simple and stylish, it can fit into almost any game, from a swashbuckling high adventure to a sinister creeping horror. You can even print in rainbow PLA for a retro vaporwave aesthetic to add to your table!
This prints with no supports, making it a simple and easy gift to give that special Dungeon Master.
- Who designed it? WindhamGraves
- How printable/popular is it? 13 people have printed this and posted their pics! There are also three remixes worth checking out.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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