Chrono Gear Dice Wheel on its gear stand

Launching soon on Kickstarter

Six dice.
Three ages.
One wheel.The Chrono Gear Dice Wheel — a solid-metal steampunk dice set you turn, not throw.

Six dice built into the face of one solid zinc-alloy wheel — d4, d6, d8, d10, d12 and d20. Each die is its own gear dial: spin it, let it stop, read your result. Silent, and nothing rolls off the table.

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$45~~$48~~Voyager · Early Bird

$85~~$95~~Timekeeper · Early Bird

FreeLeather holster · $15 value

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One minute, one wheel

See it turn

Tap a die to spin the gear ↑

What is it

A dice bag, condensed
into one mechanism

Chrono Gear is a steampunk-inspired metal roller that replaces your entire dice bag — and looks good enough to leave on the shelf between sessions. Same ritual as rolling, far less table noise.

One mechanism, every die

A single wheel covers the common polyhedral dice — d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 — so there's no bag to dig through mid-game.

Quiet, and it stays put

Gears spin in place instead of bouncing, so rolls are quieter and nothing skitters off the edge of the table.

Built to be displayed

Heavy zinc-alloy body with antique-style plating. A showpiece for your shelf, dice altar, or streaming setup.

How this started

"If fate is something you turn,
a gear is the most honest shape a die could take."

Steampunk has one defining element: the gear — a shape that means exactly one thing, turning. And dice are about turning too; people have pictured luck as a spinning wheel for centuries. So the design fell into place in one move: give each of the six dice its own gear, sized to its die, set across the face of one wheel. You don't throw it. You turn it. A year of sketches, castings and plating tests later — this is the result.

Three editions

One for every table

The same gear mechanism, shaped for how you play.

The display version · 155mm

Timekeeper

Wheel and stainless-steel gear stand together. It lives on your desk or game table — give it a slow spin and it runs quietly on its axle. Easy to lose a minute watching.

The portable version · 90mm × 9mm

Voyager

The wheel on its own, built around a solid core. Slips into a jacket pocket and comes out at the table ready to roll. This is the one that travels.

The whole set, cubed · 35mm

Cube

It looks like a d6 — it's actually the whole set. A solid-metal cube with a spinning gear dial on each face: six faces, six dice, the same d4-to-d20 coverage as the wheel.

How it works

Roll by
turning time

Pick your die

Each gear is marked with its polyhedral icon and a numbered ring — d4 through d20.

Spin the gear

Flick the chosen gear so the mechanism runs free.

Wait for the stop

When it slows and settles, read the number aligned with the indicator.

Roll again

For advantage or multiple dice, spin again — or chain several gears in sequence.

How it compares

Dice-bag function.
Mechanical presence.

We played with plenty of metal dice, towers and trays first. Chrono Gear stands apart by turning the roll itself into one contained, display-worthy mechanism.

Traditional diceGrab and toss a handful of loose pieces every time.

Chrono GearSpin one gear — a single wheel covers d4 through d20.

On the tableDice bounce, scatter and rattle across the surface.

Stays putGears spin in place — quieter, and nothing rolls away.

Between rollsStored in a pouch; only appears mid-roll.

On displayA metal centerpiece that earns its spot on the shelf.

Carry & collectA full set is a loose bag of plastic or metal.

One objectA single solid piece in three collectible metal Ages.

Three ages of civilization

Bronze. Silver. Golden.

Each finish is plated and aged to its own personality — pick the era your table belongs to.

The museum piece

Bronze Age

Aged bronze tones, darkened recesses, worn edges — dials kept in bare metal instead of color. It doesn't look new. That's the point.

The instrument

Silver Age

The metal civilizations actually ran on. Bright steel-white with crisp lines — red and blue dials sharp against the metal.

The bright one

Golden Age

A brilliant gold-tone finish with red and blue dials — the piece people notice from across the table.

Down to the last gear

Cast, machined,
and aged by hand

Each wheel is metal-cast and its gears machined to spin smooth and free, then antique-plated by hand. Up close, every tooth, shaft and numbered ring stays sharp enough to read at a glance.

Interlocking gear stack — Interlocking gearwork

Gears on the central axle — Machined to spin free

Hand-plated gold gearwork — Hand-finished plating

Bronze Age dial in bare metal — Bronze · bare-metal dials

Silver Age red and blue dials — Silver · red & blue dials

Golden Age gear teeth macro — Gold · edge teeth

Launch pricing

What it costs
on day one

Kickstarter pricing is the lowest these will ever be — retail follows later at full price. Every reward comes in your choice of Bronze, Silver or Golden Age, picked after the campaign so you don't have to decide today.

⚡ Early Bird · First 48h

Timekeeper Edition

$85~~$95~~

The 155mm wheel and stand together — the display version. Includes the premium leather holster, free.

Includes $15 holster

⚡ Early Bird · First 48h

Voyager Edition

$45~~$48~~

The 90mm handheld wheel, 9mm thin — the one that travels. Includes the premium leather holster, free.

Includes $15 holster

Single edition

Cube Edition

$35

The 35mm solid-metal cube — six faces, six gear dials, the whole d4-to-d20 set in your palm.

Sets and bundles — including an all-three collector tier — are revealed at launch. Prices in USD · Shipping collected after the campaign at real regional rates · Early Bird tiers last the first 48 hours only

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Who's behind this

Designed by us.
Built by veterans.

The Artifex Works

A design brand focused on tabletop accessories. The Chrono Gear Dice Wheel is our debut design — a year of sketches, prototypes and plating tests in the making.

HYMGHO Dice

Manufacturing and fulfillment. Producing metal and resin dice since 2019, carried in 1,500+ game stores, with multiple Kickstarter campaigns funded and delivered.

FAQ

Before the
wheel turns

When does it launch?+

Launching soon on Kickstarter — subscribers get the exact date first. The Early Bird tiers last the first 48 hours only, at a special price with a free gift included.

Does it really work as a dice set?+

Yes — six dice in one: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12 and d20. Each die is its own dial: spin it, let it stop, read the result at the marker. For advantage or multiple rolls, spin again — and for percentile rolls, spin the d10 twice.

Is a spin as random as a roll?+

Yes — each dial spins freely and stops on its own, the same principle as the spinner in a classic board game. Give it a real spin, and where it stops is anyone's guess.

Can I add a stand to the Voyager later?+

No — the Voyager and the Timekeeper are two different builds, one made for the hand and one for the stand. Pick the version that fits how you'll use it, or get both in a set.

When do I pick my finish?+

After the campaign, in the pledge manager survey. All three Ages are the same price and sets can mix Ages freely — so there's no pressure to decide today.

Will it be cheaper at retail later?+

No — Kickstarter backers get the lowest price this will ever be, and the first units shipped.

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Six dice.Three ages.One wheel.The Chrono Gear Dice Wheel — a solid-metal steampunk dice set you turn, not throw.