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Gifts for Dungeon Masters (and Every Game Master)

Nov 7, 2026 · The Editors

Gift ideas for dungeon masters and game masters: metal dice, a rolling tray, props that bring a table to life — runes, tarot, a compass, a quill and a pocket watch — and desk toys for session prep.

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The dungeon master — or game master, in any roleplaying game — spends hours preparing every session so the rest of the table can have fun. A good gift says thank you. These are the ones DMs actually want.

Dice, of course

No DM has enough dice. A metal dice set is the treat they do not buy themselves: heavy, beautiful, and rolled with a satisfying thud behind the screen. A sculpted set in a proper box makes the gift feel like an occasion. How to choose dice · What each die is for.

A rolling tray

A folding dice tray keeps rolls on the table — no more dice under the sofa — and keeps the DM's rolls tidy behind the screen. Leatherette with a velvet floor; it folds flat to pack with the books.

Props that bring the table to life

Great DMs use physical props. Hand the players something real, and the game world gets more solid.

  • A rune set. The players find a bag of runes in the dungeon — and have to work out what the symbols mean. Or use them to tell an NPC's fortune at the table. Rune meanings.
  • A tarot deck. A fortune-teller NPC drawing real cards is unforgettable — and the cards also work as random prompts for plot and character. Tarot spreads.
  • A brass compass. For a sea campaign, a treasure hunt or a magical item that always points to something.
  • A quill pen — for signing in-game contracts with the devil.
  • A pocket watch for the clockwork artificer, or a ticking deadline.

For the long hours of prep

A dice fidget spinner or an infinity cube keeps the DM's hands busy while they plan the next encounter.

Gifts for game masters from the players

From the whole party, group together for:

  • A matching dice set for the DM, in the colours of the campaign.
  • A tray and dice combo.
  • A set of props for the next arc of the story.

What makes it land

A gift lands best when it shows the players care about the game. Add a note in character, or wrap the dice in a "treasure chest". And the best gift of all: turn up on time, with your character sheet.

Gifts for board game lovers · RPG dice sets explained.

Metal Dice — Vine Pattern, Set of Seven — product photograph 1

Metal Dice — Vine Pattern, Set of Seven

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