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Dragon's Verdict mechanical dice roller in bronze, seen from a three-quarter angle with six dials, each with a green dragon-eye center

Dragon'sVerdict

A tabletop artifact of judgment.

The world's first six-chamber mechanical fate engine. A 6-in-1 mechanical dice roller for tabletop RPGs.

Don't just roll. Witness the verdict.

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You watch it landA ceramic ball rolls, slows and drops into a numbered slot.
A ritual in your handPull a slider to launch a dial. Brake it, or let it run.
Six dice, one objectD4, D6, D8, D10, D12 and D20, each with its own dial and slider.
Nothing electronicNo batteries, no screens, no apps.
How it works

Watch fate unfold.

This is the whole ritual, from the first pull to the final number.

  1. Pull. Each slider launches its own dial.
  2. Brake, or just wait. Move the slider to the middle to stop the dial yourself, or let it stop on its own.
  3. Read. The ball keeps rolling until it settles into a numbered slot, and that is your result.

The loop is recorded on the real prototype. The full film combines real footage of the prototype with digital renderings.

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Inside the engine

Six sliders. Six springs. Nothing shared.

That is what you see on the table. Here is what happens beneath it: the body turns transparent and the mechanism shows.

Animation based on the product's 3D model.

  • Its own sliderPull one and the other five stay still.
  • Its own springIt launches the dial the moment you let go.
  • Its own wheelIt stops on its own, or when you brake it.
Dragon's Verdict in crimson on dark sand with a red dragon rising behind it
The Binding

Six dragons. One seal.

Six mechanisms, six guardians. Six dragons were bound into a single metal seal, and each one still guards its own dial.

Every critical hit and every natural 1 passes through Fatum's eye. That is where the name comes from: the Dragon's Verdict.

  • D4

    Infernus

    Dragon of Battle

  • D6

    Tempestus

    Dragon of Speed

  • D8

    Sylvanus

    Dragon of Perception

  • D10

    Ferrumus

    Dragon of Defense

  • D12

    Arcanum

    Dragon of Arcana

  • D20

    Fatum

    Dragon of the Final Verdict

Three editions

Choose your artifact.

One engine, three finishes. All three are available at launch.

Dial numerals will be paint-filled on production units. The "All three" view is an animation.

Dragon's Verdict in Ancient Verdigris with green smoke behind it Dragon's Verdict in Crimson Abyss on dark sand with red rocks Dragon's Verdict in Froststeel on frosted sand

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The Build

Cast in metal. Cut in layers.

Whichever finish you choose, it is built the same way: solid zinc alloy, three layers of relief and a cat-eye dragon stone at every dial.

Close-up of the side wall with slider slots and dragon-scale texture
Slider slots in the side wall
Close-up of a dial with the green cat-eye dragon stone at its center
A cat-eye dragon stone at every dial
The sigil engraved on the back plate
A sigil on the back plate
Side profile of the body showing its depth and relief
Dragon-scale relief on the side
Size145 × 91 × 19.8 mm
WeightAbout 720 g
MaterialSolid zinc alloy
DriveSprings and gears
BallsWhite zirconia ceramic
In the boxSuede pouch

Dial numerals will be paint-filled on production units.

About SURPASS

Engineering the moment of fate.

Every game has a moment when everyone leans in and waits. We build mechanical artifacts that let you watch it happen: the click, the spin, the slow roll, the verdict.

5,000+activation cycles tested on the functional prototype
100%of units hand-checked, dial by dial, before packing
2 yearsfrom the first sketch to launch

Durability validation is underway and production preparation is in progress.

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Questions.

Where can I order Dragon's Verdict?

On Kickstarter. Follow the project there and you get an email the moment the campaign opens. All rewards and pledge options are on the campaign page.

What is a mechanical dice roller?

A mechanical dice roller produces its result with moving parts instead of electronics or a thrown die. Dragon's Verdict uses springs, gears, six wheels and ceramic balls. It has no batteries and no screen.

How do I use it?

Pull a slider down and let go: the spring launches that dial. You can brake it by moving the slider to the middle, or just wait and it stops on its own. Either way, the ceramic ball keeps rolling on its own momentum until it drops into a numbered slot.

Which dice does it include?

The standard tabletop RPG set: D4, D6, D8, D10, D12 and D20. Each has its own dial and its own slider.

Does one slider control all six dials?

No. Each dial has its own slider. Pull one and the other five stay still.

Is the result random?

You can stop the dial, but not the ball. The ceramic ball rides its own momentum and drops into a numbered slot, so nobody can steer it. It is visible mechanical randomness, not a claim to beat a traditional die.

Can I use it for D&D and other tabletop RPGs?

Yes. It is made for tabletop RPG tables, including D&D-style games. Use one dial or several at once.

Does it need batteries?

No. It is fully mechanical.

When will it ship?

We plan to ship to backers in early 2027.

Your table.
Your verdict.

Every table has that moment: the roll everyone leans in for. Now everyone gets to watch it land.

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Questions? support@surpassdice.com

Hands-on footage is recorded on the real prototype. Other images and animations are digital renderings or enhancements based on its 3D model.

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