D&D adds dice with larger numbers and high contrast
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A new Dungeons & Dragons set uses larger numbers, high contrast, and clearer shapes to make the dice easier to read and handle. The physical edition cannot currently be ordered internationally.
The set contains seven opaque polyhedral dice with black or white numbers. The numbers are larger than usual and use the OpenDyslexic typeface. Its four-sided die has a rounded bar shape rather than a pyramid, which may make it easier to see and pick up.
D&D Beyond says the design draws on work by the Disability & Accessibility Alliance at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast. The intended users include players with low vision, dyslexia, color-vision deficiency, and limited fine-motor control. The manufacturer does not list braille or tactile numbers, so these are primarily visual readability and handling changes.
The physical set costs US$19.99 and includes a code for the matching design on D&D Beyond. Its product page currently shows an unavailable preorder, and Sirius Dice has temporarily paused international orders. The digital edition is sold separately for $1.99, but the documentation covers the readability of the dice rather than how purchasing and rolling work with a screen reader.
Sources: D&D Beyond’s account of the design and intended users, Sirius Dice for price, contents, and current ordering status, the digital edition on D&D Beyond Marketplace, and Can I Play That?’s 2 October report.