Gamers at Gen Con Will Get a First Glimpse of What FanRoll has in Store for D&D Fans.
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Indianapolis, IN. (July 22, 2024) – Two years ago, the new owners of FanRoll had a vision to transform the company, formerly known as Metallic Dice Games, into the pop culture hub of the tabletop space. In a short time, the company has rebranded, introduced dozens of new innovative gaming accessories to the market, and signed licensed agreements with major brands, such as Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast’s DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D). From August 1-4, FanRoll will unveil its new line of D&D 50th anniversary collector products at Gen Con, held at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
“People thought we were crazy to enter the dice market,” said FanRoll CEO Neal Hoffman. “Dice are a commodity and there is no shortage of companies looking to supply dice. Our strategy was to break away from the rest of the market and center our attention on fan-focused expressions for hardcore fans like us. With over 25 new items coming this year, including our DUNGEONS & DRAGONS line, the team has had their hands full; balancing, creating, and executing products.”
In the 1970s, Dr. Eric Holmes released the first set of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS dice, igniting the imagination of a generation and setting the standard for tabletop gaming. In honor of the 50th anniversary of D&D, FanRoll is introducing three “love letters” in the form of dice, inspired by the original Holmes set. These special edition dice sets are designed to capture the nostalgic essence of the early days of tabletop gaming while incorporating modern design and quality. Each set features intricate details and a timeless aesthetic that pays homage to the game’s rich history and its impact on popular culture.
The Retro Holmes Replica Set will be available for those who want to recapture the magic of the original set from the 1970s—FanRoll has meticulously reproduced it to be as close as possible to the original. This set includes a crayon for coloring in the unpainted numbers, just like the classic version, and comes in a case featuring artwork from the original game.
FanRoll is also introducing a Modern Holmes Inspired Set, which reimagines the classic design with contemporary materials and aesthetics. For distinguished collectors, a limited-edition Then-and-Now Combo Set combines the Retro and Modern sets in a premium collector's box, highlighting the evolution of D&D dice over the past 50 years and upgrades the modern set with hand-polished sharp edge dice.
“We can’t wait to see the fans' reactions when we unveil our newest D&D collection at Gen Con,” adds Neal Hoffman. “The fans are everything to us, and we’ll continue to listen to their feedback, create new products, nurture our partnerships, and find new and creative ways to rethink tabletop gaming. Oh, and slay lots of dragons!”
FanRoll will be at booth numbers 643, 1543, and 2600 at Gen Con, August 1-4 at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
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About FanRoll
FanRoll, formerly Metallic Dice Games, is your source for the highest-quality dice sets! Established in 2014, FanRoll originally carried metal dice sets and has since expanded to include gemstone, acrylic, and glow-in-the-dark dice! We love gaming and love having the opportunity to enhance your gaming experience with premium dice. FanRoll manufactures high-quality, unique RPG dice that are limited in the current market. We started with metal dice, but are rapidly expanding our offerings to many other dice colors, materials, and products not currently available in the market.
About Gen Con
Gen Con is the largest and longest-running annual event devoted to tabletop gaming culture in North America. The convention, which began in 1968 in Lake Geneva, WI, takes place each summer in Indianapolis, IN. During the convention, attendees shop and demo games from hundreds of exhibiting companies and choose from thousands of ticketed events representing a wide array of board games, card games, role-playing games, seminars, entertainment events, and more.
About Hasbro
Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers play experiences for fans of all ages around the world, through toys, games, licensed consumer products, digital games and services, location-based entertainment, film, TV, and more. With a portfolio of over 1,800 iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen. Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit Hasbro Corporate or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), develops legendary games that inspire creativity, spark passions, forge friendships and foster communities around a lifetime love of games. Wizards delivers compelling experiences for gamers across tabletop and digital gaming through its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, along with Hasbro’s unparalleled portfolio of over 1,800 iconic brands. With headquarters in Renton, Washington and studios in Austin, Montreal and Raleigh, Wizards is dedicated to fostering world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences on all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, please visit Wizards of the Coast or Wizards of the Coast on LinkedIn.
