A number of you would like to have the dice tower – but you have no 3D printer. 

Do not despair!

First of all, let me introduce myself: I'm Jean, the STL Project Manager at SJ Games. Short version: I do our 3D printing stuff. Including printing an unreasonable number of dice tower parts while we were developing this. In fact, looking around from my desk, I can see a couple of Spykes and a tower base.

Sadly, it's not feasible to ship a physical dice tower to everyone. They'd cost too much. The only way to include it as a stretch goal is to send y'all the STL files (there are four parts, by the way) to print yourself. 

But there are several options for people without their own printers.

First, there are makerspaces, public libraries, universities with publicly available print labs, etc.  A quick search for "3d printing near me" will generally turn up one. Or many! A makerspace, in particular, offers all sorts of capabilities beyond just 3D printing; you'll want to check what your local ones offer. You will often find helpful teachers there . . . a great way to dip your toe into 3D printing.

Second, there are 3D printing-service bureaus. Some, like Shapeways, are more industrial-oriented, but there are plenty that are hobbyist-oriented as well. You send them your files and get the prints back. Not the cheapest option, but certainly the easiest.

And there are your friends. The odds are very high that you know at least one person with a filament-based 3D printer. And those people, especially if bribed with pizza, will almost certainly print your dice tower. 3D  printers have become common in the gaming and maker communities. Ask around, and you're likely to find a friend, or a friend of a friend, who can print your tower for you.

Finally, you could buy one from a supplier of 3D-printed miniatures. We are going to publish the paperwork to make this an open license, so anybody with an STL printer can print *and sell* the tower. You'll probably see them on tables at conventions soon, and they'll be legit.

Of course, you could look into getting a 3D printer of your own. They're cheaper and better than ever. About 10 years ago, Sam's Club had a 3D printer for $1000  . . . now you can get a much better one for $200. Then you'll be the person all your friends are bribing with pizza!

We've been working on the tower for months, having it sculpted by a pro (Jonathan Barry, of Gamelogic), testing, revising (which is why it no longer shoots the dice across the table!), and so on, just as if it were a stand-alone product. So we want to make sure everyone can get it. One of these should work for you!

Please leave a comment if you have a question. Thank you!

- Jean