Dice Tower and Storage

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Dice games are exciting, but having them fly across the table and knock over other pieces is frustrating. Now there's a solution. A dice tower offers a controlled space to roll as many dice as needed, while collecting them all together for counting. This design doubles as a storage space for unused dice, with removable drawers that pop out of the walls. Modeled with each floor as a separate piece, the tower can be printed without supports and minimal infill. The structures align at clear points to be easily assembled with your preferred solvent or glue. The walls fit snugly behind a lip along the rim. Insert and then push gently down to snap them into place. Some sanding may be necessary to ensure a smooth fit. The tower is approximately 5.3 inches in diameter, while the roof is approximately 6.9 inches in diameter. The entryway including collection area is approximately 7.5 inches at its longest dimension. Updates and experiments: I've added an alternate roof that slopes inward to funnel dice into the tower. I've also added an alternate first floor to allow the drawbridge to fold up. Attaching a bent paperclip will allow you to secure the drawbridge gate to the bars on the second floor. I've downscaled both variants of the roof to eliminate the overhang from the rest of the tower, and the rising drawbridge should accommodate a 6inch build plate. My thanks go out to r/boardgames for these suggestions. Disclaimer: These alternates have not been tested by me personally.