The Journey of Pixels Dice: From Hackaday to a Global Phenomenom
The story of Pixels Dice began on Hackaday, where Jean Simonet, a seasoned video game developer, first shared his innovative idea. What started as a simple project quickly garnered attention from the tabletop gaming community. Enthusiasts began asking, “This Pipped D6 is amazing—why not create the entire set?” Jean accepted the challenge, setting the stage for what would become a groundbreaking venture.
Kickstarter Success and Beyond
On March 9, 2021, the Pixels Kickstarter campaign launched, running for 30 days. The response was overwhelming, with 24,912 backers bringing this dream to life. This incredible support, marked the beginning of a long, rewarding journey for Pixels Dice.
Our team, a small but dedicated international group, collaborated closely with our manufacturing partners in China. Over the next few years, we expanded the Pixels lineup to include all standard dice types—D12, D10, D100, D8, D6, and even the unique Fudge Dice—across various stunning colorways like Midnight Galaxy, Onyx Black, Hematite Grey, and Aurora Sky. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, we persevered, overcoming disruptions in manufacturing and supply chains. This period was also a time of significant innovation; we enhanced the Bluetooth antenna, improved battery life, and optimized the LEDs for better brightness and energy efficiency.
As we laid the foundation for the future of Pixels, we opened our website to new orders and allowed backers to edit their existing ones, ensuring everyone could tailor their Pixels experience.
At Pixels, we believe in the power of community collaboration. That’s why our dice are open source, inviting you to explore our API, create your own projects, and contribute to the ever-growing Pixels ecosystem. Visit our resource page on the website for tools, guides, and more. Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable as we work to perfect our electronic dice.
Our Community
We are immensely grateful for our vibrant and supportive community. Throughout our development journey, Discord has become our primary social platform, offering a space for gamers, developers, and creators to connect. We invite anyone interested in Pixels or tabletop gaming to join us. Whether you have questions, ideas, or simply want to be part of the conversation, your voice matters. Together, we can continue to push the boundaries of what Pixels Dice can achieve.