Buying guide
Game Night Kit
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Everything for the table, not just the minis. The page is split into four sections (Dice worth showing off; Battle mats that set the scene; Terrain for real line-of-sight; Haul it all in one trip), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 16 picks. Our scores range from 6.8 to 8.4 out of 10.
- Best overall:Awpeye 70 Pcs Polyhedral Dice Set for Dungeons and Dragons - 10 Complete 7-Dice Sets with Bags. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.4/10.
- Also great value:Battle Grid Game Mat - 24 x 36 Inch Vinyl Game Mat with Portable Storage Tube, Markers, Eraser and Dice Set. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.3/10.
- Solid build:Melee Mats Wargaming Battle Mat, 48 x 72 Inch - Terrain for Warhammer 40K, DnD, Tabletop RPG, Durable Vinyl Map. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Feature-rich:Guardian Tabletop Gaming Backpack - Deluxe Portable Carrying Case with Space for 135+ Figurines with Four Compartment Trays & 3 Layers of Pluck Foam. Features score of 9/10, overall 8.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Dice worth showing off
- Awpeye 70 Pcs Polyhedral Dice Set for Dungeons and Dragons - 10 Complete 7-Dice Sets with BagsOur score8.4/10
- Poludie 6 Sets DND Dice Polyhedral Dice Set (42pcs) with 1 Large Leather BagOur score8.0/10
- CiaraQ Polyhedral Dice Set - DND Role Playing Dice, Acrylic RPG Dice, Multi-color, 35pcsOur score7.6/10
- Artefact Games - Polyhedral Dice Set for DND, Pathfinder & Tabletop RPGs (Paladin)Our score6.8/10
Battle mats that set the scene
- Melee Mats Wargaming Battle Mat, 48 x 72 Inch - Terrain for Warhammer 40K, DnD, Tabletop RPG, Durable Vinyl MapOur score8.4/10
- Battle Grid Game Mat - 24 x 36 Inch Vinyl Game Mat with Portable Storage Tube, Markers, Eraser and Dice SetOur score8.3/10
- Battle Grid Game Mat - Ultra Durable Polymer Material, Reusable Dry Erase Tabletop Squares, 24 x 36 InchOur score7.8/10
- Fat Zebra Designs RPG DND Battle Mat with Markers and Polyhedral Dice (1 Pack)Our score7.2/10
Terrain for real line-of-sight
- Extruded Gaming Forest Trees and Rocks Set 2Our score7.6/10
- Legion Terrain - Hive Planet 5 Scatter Set A - Miniature Tabletop Wargaming Terrain (Painted)Our score7.4/10
- Industrial Terrain Set fits 40k and Kill Team - Wargaming Tabletop Scatter Terrain & Modular Scenery for 28mm and 32mm GamesOur score7.3/10
- War World Gaming World at War Sandbag Scatter Terrain - 28mm WW2 Tabletop Wargame SceneryOur score7.3/10
Haul it all in one trip
- Guardian Tabletop Gaming Backpack - Deluxe Portable Carrying Case with Space for 135+ Figurines with Four Compartment Trays & 3 Layers of Pluck FoamOur score8.4/10
- ENHANCE Designer Edition DnD Backpack - Stylish RPG Backpack for Dungeons and Dragons - Travel DnD Bag fits 4 Books and Binder with Miniature Storage, Map Holder, Comfortable Shoulder Straps (Black)Our score7.6/10
- ENHANCE Board Game Backpack - Reinforced Rigid Board Game Storage with Padded Shoulder Straps and Accessories PocketsOur score7.4/10
- Famard Transport Backpack Compatible with Standard Clear Miniatures Storage Case (Backpack Only)Our score6.8/10
All 16 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1Awpeye 70 Pcs polyhedral dice set for Dungeons and Dragons, 10 complete 7-dice sets with bags.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 10 complete sets give every player at the table their own dice
- + Bags keep each 7-dice set together and easy to carry
- + Great value for new gaming groups buying dice together
- - Acrylic budget dice may not be perfectly balanced
- - Many sets duplicate colors a solo player will not need
#2Melee Mats wargaming battle mat at 48 x 72 Inch, a durable vinyl terrain map for Warhammer 40K, DnD and tabletop RPGs.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 48 x 72 Inch size covers a full standard wargaming table
- + Durable vinyl wipes clean after spilled drinks or snacks
- + Printed terrain makes painted armies look better in play
- - Vinyl can hold roll creases until it relaxes flat
- - Large mat needs a tube or big space for storage
#3Guardian tabletop gaming backpack with space for 135+ figurines, four compartment trays and 3 layers of pluck foam.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Holds 135+ figurines for large army transport
- + Pluck foam layers can be customized for odd shaped models
- + Backpack format frees hands when traveling to games
- - Pluck foam can tear if pieces are removed carelessly
- - Large bag is heavy when fully loaded with metal minis
#4Battle Grid 24 x 36 Inch vinyl game mat with a portable storage tube, markers, eraser and dice set.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Storage tube protects the mat and prevents creases
- + Markers, eraser and dice are included for immediate play
- + Portable bundle suits game masters who travel to sessions
- - Vinyl can curl at the edges after being stored rolled
- - Included markers may run dry sooner than premium pens
#5Poludie 6 sets DND polyhedral dice (42pcs) with 1 large leather bag for storing the whole collection.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 6 sets in 42pcs cover a full RPG party with one set each
- + Large leather bag stores all dice in one place
- + Variety of colors lets players pick favorites
- - One shared bag means sets get mixed together
- - Budget dice finish may wear with heavy rolling
#6Battle Grid game mat in ultra durable polymer, a reusable dry erase tabletop squares mat at 24 x 36 Inch.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Dry erase squares let you redraw dungeons every session
- + Ultra durable polymer resists stains and tearing
- + 24 x 36 Inch size fits most dining tables
- - Dry erase markers are sold separately from the mat
- - Square grid limits use for non-grid wargames
#7CiaraQ polyhedral dice set of 35pcs in multi-color acrylic, DND role playing dice for tabletop RPGs.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 35pcs supply five complete sets for a gaming group
- + Multi-color acrylic dice are easy to tell apart
- + Affordable option for game masters stocking spares
- - Acrylic dice feel light compared with resin or metal
- - No bag mentioned, so a dice pouch or box is an extra purchase
#8Extruded Gaming Forest Trees and Rocks Set 2 includes eight unique trees and three unique rocks in 28mm scale. The pieces come ready to use out of the box with no painting required.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Eight trees and three rocks give enough scatter to mark out a small forest on an RPG or skirmish table
- + Comes ready to use out of the box with a textured finish, so no assembly or painting is needed
- + Sized for the standard 28mm scale used by D&D and most tabletop miniatures
- - Pre-finished pieces leave little for painters who want terrain they can paint to match their army
- - The listing does not give the height of the trees or the size of the rocks
#9ENHANCE Designer Edition DnD Backpack carries 3 to 4 RPG books, a binder and 18 or more minis in foam trays, with a side mat holder and PU leather accents on durable fabric.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Integrated foam trays include a 9-slot tray and a customizable tray, listed as holding 18 or more minis
- + Book section fits 4 books plus a binder, or 5 books, with a zippered pouch for dice, pens and tokens
- + Side mat holder and shoulder straps make it a complete game-night bag for players and game masters
- - Miniature space is limited to about 18 figures, far less than a dedicated army transport case
- - Smaller than the ENHANCE DM backpack in this guide, which fits 6 to 8 books
#10Legion Terrain Hive Planet 5 Scatter Set A, pre-painted miniature tabletop wargaming terrain for sci-fi tables.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Pre-painted terrain is table ready with no hobby time needed
- + Hive planet style fits gothic sci-fi wargames
- + Scatter pieces add cover and line-of-sight blockers
- - Factory paint will not match custom painted board themes
- - Scatter set alone will not fill a full gaming table
#11ENHANCE board game backpack with reinforced rigid storage, padded shoulder straps and accessory pockets.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Rigid reinforced body protects boxed games and army cases
- + Padded straps make heavy loads comfortable to carry
- + Accessory pockets hold dice, rulers and tape measures
- - Built for board game boxes, so minis need their own case inside
- - Large bag is bulky for small skirmish forces
#12Industrial terrain set for 40k and Kill Team, modular scatter scenery for 28mm and 32mm tabletop games.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Industrial theme suits grimdark sci-fi skirmish tables
- + Modular pieces rearrange into different battlefield layouts
- + Scaled for 28mm and 32mm miniatures used in most sci-fi games
- - Check the piece count and materials list before ordering the set
- - Unpainted terrain needs priming and painting time
#13War World Gaming World at War sandbag scatter terrain for 28mm WW2 tabletop wargames scenery.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Sandbag walls are ideal cover for WW2 skirmish games
- + 28mm scale fits common historical miniature ranges
- + Also usable on modern and sci-fi battlefields
- - Check the piece count before ordering enough sandbags
- - Resin sandbags need cleaning and painting before use
#14Fat Zebra Designs RPG DND battle mat with markers and polyhedral dice, a 1 pack starter mat for game masters.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Includes markers and dice, so the table is ready to play
- + Drawable surface lets game masters sketch maps on the fly
- + Good starter kit for new DND groups running their first campaign
- - Check the mat dimensions before ordering for your table
- - Grid mats suit RPGs more than open-terrain wargames
#15Artefact Games polyhedral dice set in the Paladin style for DND, Pathfinder and tabletop RPGs.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Themed Paladin design suits holy warrior characters
- + Complete polyhedral set covers DND and Pathfinder rolls
- + Gaming brand dice make a nice gift for players
- - Single set only, so groups need to buy several
- - Check whether a carrying bag is included with this set
#16Famard transport backpack compatible with standard clear miniatures storage cases, sold as the backpack only.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Adds hands free carrying to an existing miniature case
- + Padded backpack protects the case from bumps
- + Useful upgrade for players who travel to stores often
- - Backpack only, so a compatible case must be bought separately
- - Fit depends on the case matching the standard size
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