§ 4 · THE UPGRADES
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Metal Dice Set with Case
Heft you can feel: the safe, giftable upgrade for anyone who likes a weighty roll.
$19.99
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Board Game Carrying Backpack
Padded haul-bag for four-plus boxes, weight on your shoulders instead of two crushed fingers.
$139.99
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Felt-Lined Wooden Dice Tray
Felt-lined tray that quiets the dice and keeps rolls off the board: the spouse-approved first upgrade.
$31.99
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Digital Game Timer (Chess Clock)
A shared clock that turns analysis paralysis into a neutral structure instead of a standoff.
$16.99
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Stackable Component Trays
Stackable trays that cut setup to a scoop-and-deal and end lid-lift in vertical storage.
$19.99
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Portable Game Table Topper (6x4)
The dedicated-table dream at a tenth of the price: a railed 6x4 surface that lifts off and stores.
$199.99
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Dragon Shield Matte Sleeves (100-ct)
The community-consensus matte sleeve: consistent thickness, clean shuffle feel, protection you forget about.
$11.97
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Stitched-Edge Neoprene Playmat
Stitched-edge neoprene that transforms a bare table: quiet dice, effortless card pickup, wipeable spills.
$97.00
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§ 2 · THE COMPONENTS
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