MagFlick Cube: Magnetic Dice, Spinning Modules and Tabletop Play
Your next turn is still a few minutes away. The map is crowded, someone is checking a spell, and your hands reach for something to fiddle with. MagFlick Cube is built for that gap: a set of magnetic metal modules that combines rotating dice dials, fingertip spinning and rearrangeable shapes.
Consider it if the object you handle between turns matters as much to you as the dice themselves. For players who mainly want familiar dice that everyone can read immediately, a conventional set remains the simpler choice. MagFlick's appeal is the extra interaction: separating a module, turning its dial and joining the pieces into a new arrangement.
BackerRock is a promotional partner for this project. This guide is based on BELLMAN's official campaign, not hands-on testing. The creator also discloses AI assistance with marketing images and text; that does not make MagFlick an AI-powered product.
What changes at the gaming table?
The campaign lists D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20 and D100 functions. Instead of presenting those as the usual collection of different polyhedral shapes, MagFlick puts numbered, rotating dice faces into square modules. Its official demonstration shows the circular numbered dials turning within their metal surrounds.
That distinction matters when you picture using it. You are choosing a different physical ritual for your game checks, alongside a magnetic construction toy. The D labels identify the intended dice functions; they are not evidence that the mechanism produces statistically fair results. We have not tested its randomness or how quickly a whole table can read the outcomes.
For a casual campaign, that novelty could be part of the fun. Before replacing your usual set, make sure your group is comfortable with the format and how results are read. Keeping familiar dice in your bag gives you an easy fallback when a session calls for fast, universally recognizable rolls.
Five decisions before choosing a set
| What matters to you | What MagFlick offers | The practical tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Game checks | D4–D100 functions on rotating dice faces | A different interaction from conventional polyhedral dice |
| Something to handle between turns | Individual spinning modules and magnetic connections | The magnetic clicks may not suit a quiet table |
| Desk display | Pieces can separate, stack and reconnect | You can change the arrangement instead of keeping one fixed shape |
| Carrying it | A compact assembled footprint | The official weight labels conflict; confirm if weight matters |
| Storage accessories | Collector rewards list a pouch and wooden storage box | Do not assume those extras come with a starter reward |
A modular object you can keep changing
The magnetic connections give the set a life beyond generating a number. The creator shows modules assembled together, separated into individual pieces and joined into smaller groups. You could leave the full arrangement beside your character sheet, then detach a module to handle while listening to another player's turn.
At a desk, the same idea becomes a small object to rebuild during a pause. There is no single display shape you have to preserve. That is a useful distinction for someone who enjoys handling a collectible rather than leaving it untouched on a shelf.
BELLMAN describes a crisp magnetic click. That may be satisfying to you, but another player might find repeated clicking distracting during dialogue. Think about your group's habits before treating it as an automatic improvement to game night. Claims about stress relief and focus are marketing claims, not demonstrated health benefits.
What is inside each metal module?
The official exploded view identifies a dice spinner, hybrid ceramic bearing, main body, N42SH magnetic beads and cover plates. The campaign describes the body and components as TC4 titanium alloy, with enclosed magnets intended to protect the magnetic elements during regular handling.
The creator says the connections balance secure attachment with separation by hand. That is the intended experience, not a durability result from our testing. Likewise, the material list does not establish how the finish will look after months in a pocket or repeated drops.
Fingertip spinning is a separate part of the appeal: BELLMAN says an individual module can be used as a fidget spinner. If you like a small mechanical object in your hand, that gives a detached piece a purpose even when you are away from the game.
Size and storage: check the reward details
The dimension graphic labels the assembled square as 70.5 × 70.5 mm, with a 23.5 mm height. Those measurements are more useful than simply calling it pocket-sized: compare the footprint with the space left in your dice bag or the pocket where you intend to carry it.
The same graphic lists both 180 g and 0.33 lb, which are not equivalent. The campaign therefore needs clarification on weight; neither number should be treated here as a confirmed measurement. For a bag carried to weekly games, that may be a minor question. For someone choosing a daily pocket item, it deserves an answer.
There is also a packaging detail worth catching. The Story describes an included pouch, but the starter reward lists the MagFlick Cube and a packaging box. Collector rewards explicitly add a leather storage pouch, custom wooden storage box and fluorescent upgrade. Use the specific reward's contents when choosing, rather than assuming every photographed accessory is included.
Who It Is For
Tabletop players who enjoy tactile accessories are the clearest fit, especially if a distinctive dice ritual is part of the pleasure of playing. It also makes sense for someone who likes rearrangeable desk objects and would use the magnetic modules between gaming sessions.
Choose more cautiously if you want a silent fidget, verified dice fairness or the most straightforward replacement for familiar polyhedral dice. Those priorities are different from the campaign's strongest selling point: combining several ways to handle and play with one modular set.
Summary
MagFlick Cube is most compelling as a tabletop accessory you keep interacting with: turn a dice dial, spin a module, then rebuild the arrangement. Its magnetic construction gives it more to do between turns, while its unusual dice format asks your group to try a different routine. Choose your reward by its listed contents, and clarify the conflicting weight labels if portability is decisive.
See the official MagFlick Cube Kickstarter campaign for the current configurations and reward contents.
Editorial note: This article is a BackerRock editorial overview based on publicly available campaign information. It does not represent the position of Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or any crowdfunding platform, and should not be treated as investment, purchasing, or market advice.
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