D&D Accessories: Gaming During the Halloween Season
Add a little of the Halloween spirit to your next D&D session with these treats that will have your party creeped out and/or delighted.
I know that Tik Tok declared August the beginning of the season, but as far as I’m concerned today is the true first day of Halloween. And I like to celebrate Halloween a lot. There’s candy, there are excuses to dress up, and the aesthetic is one of my favorites of all holidays. If you also want to get your October off to a spooky start, these additions to your next game session will have the whole party feeling the Halloween spirit.
1. Bloodsplatter Dice
This dice set is to the point and would fit in perfectly with any horror-themed RPG. The blood splatter paint job reminds me of the specialty Jenga set I’ve seen for extra creepy games of Dread, but the full D&D set of dice opens up the gaming options a little more while still staying perfectly macabre.
2. Classic Fantasy Killers Minis
Halloween time is the perfect opportunity to run a horror mini-campaign or one-shot. And with this set of classic killers, you’ll have options for peak player tormenting. Orcs, Goblins, Skeletons, and Zombies, oh my. Whether you’re looking to run a monster of the week game all month or swarm an unsuspecting party with thirty-six things that go bump in the night, this set will have you ready for anything.
3. Eyeball Dice
I hate-love these dice. On one hand, they’re very cool and the effect of an eye trapped in the dice resin is just realistic enough to be a little unsettling. On the other hand, they’re borderline terrifying and I would never want to roll them myself! Which is probably the mark of a set of horror-themed dice well made.
4. Coffin Dice Vault
Coffins are quintessential horror imagery. Whether they remind you of death or vampires they’re always in the creepy realm. But this particular coffin will keep 7 of your favorite dice safe between game sessions. A magnetic lid will keep your dice put, and a variety of cover designs and color options will make this vault all your own.
5. Skull D6s
These D6s are spooky, simple, and easy to read with skulls replacing the numbers on each side. Whether you only need a couple of D6 for a haunted Powered By The Apocalypse session or you’re going to get festive by replacing the dice in all of your regular board games for a few weeks, this set is both fun and functional.
Will you be adding a little something Halloweeny to your next Dungeons and Dragons meeting? Have any of our top picks made it onto your wish list? What is your favorite Halloween story or legend to incorporate into tabletop games? Let us know in the comments!
Happy Adventuring!
