Medieval Castle Dice Tower Papercraft For Board Games And Wargames - by Paper Make It!

Anyone who enjoys board games, RPGs, or wargames has probably heard of dice towers. For those who are not familiar with them, these are accessories designed to make rolling dice more controlled and impartial. Instead of throwing the dice directly onto the table, players simply drop them through an opening at the top of the tower. The dice tumble down through a series of small ramps or obstacles before emerging at the bottom, where everyone can see the result.

Besides being attractive decorative accessories, especially when designed to resemble castles, fortresses, or medieval buildings, dice towers also serve a practical purpose. They help prevent arguments about questionable dice rolls and keep overly enthusiastic players from throwing dice too forcefully across the gaming table, knocking over miniatures, moving game pieces, and, depending on everyone's temperament, causing a few unnecessary disagreements along the way.

Interestingly, dice towers are far from being a modern invention. The ancient Romans already used similar devices, known as turricula. One of the most famous surviving examples was discovered in Germany, near Vettweiss-Froitzheim, and dates back to the 4th century AD. Made of bronze, it featured internal obstacles that caused the dice to change direction as they fell, helping ensure fairer rolls. So, although we do not know exactly who invented the dice tower, we do know that this clever accessory was already in use many centuries before modern board games appeared.

The model featured in this post is available for free from the Paper Make It! website and resembles a small medieval fortress, complete with a central reddish-brick tower, crenellated walls, smaller buildings, and a paved courtyard. It is a project that should appeal both to gamers looking for an unusual accessory for their gaming sessions and to collectors of medieval paper buildings.

On the original website, the files are divided into several sections, including the base, the floors, and the upper part of the tower. The site also provides illustrated assembly instructions, with photographs showing how the different pieces should be folded, fitted together, and glued. So, besides being a functional gaming accessory, this is also an interesting papercraft project for anyone who enjoys building more elaborate paper models.

Quem gosta de jogos de tabuleiro, RPGs ou wargames provavelmente já ouviu falar das chamadas dice towers, ou torres de dados. Para quem ainda não conhece, são acessórios utilizados para lançar dados de maneira mais controlada e imparcial. Em vez de jogá-los diretamente sobre a mesa, o jogador simplesmente os coloca na abertura superior da torre. Os dados percorrem seu interior, batendo em pequenas rampas ou obstáculos, até saírem pela parte inferior, onde o resultado pode ser conferido por todos.

Além de serem acessórios decorativos bastante interessantes, especialmente quando apresentam a aparência de castelos, fortalezas ou construções medievais, essas torres têm uma função prática. Elas ajudam a evitar discussões sobre lançamentos suspeitos e impedem que jogadores mais afoitos arremessem os dados com força sobre o tabuleiro, derrubando miniaturas, deslocando peças e, dependendo do temperamento dos participantes, criando pequenas animosidades que poderiam ser facilmente evitadas.

Uma curiosidade é que as torres de dados estão longe de ser uma invenção moderna. Os antigos romanos já utilizavam dispositivos semelhantes, conhecidos como turricula. Um dos exemplares mais famosos foi encontrado na Alemanha, na região de Vettweiss-Froitzheim, e data do século IV. Fabricado em bronze, possuía obstáculos internos que faziam os dados mudar de direção durante a queda, ajudando a garantir lançamentos mais imparciais. Portanto, embora não se saiba exatamente quem inventou esse acessório, sabemos que ele já era utilizado há muitos séculos, muito antes dos modernos jogos de tabuleiro.

O modelo apresentado neste post foi disponibilizado gratuitamente pelo site Paper Make It! e tem a aparência de uma pequena fortaleza medieval, com uma torre central de tijolos avermelhados, muralhas com ameias, construções menores e um pátio pavimentado. É um projeto que pode agradar tanto aos jogadores que procuram um acessório diferente para suas partidas quanto aos colecionadores de construções medievais em papel.

Na página original, os arquivos estão divididos em várias partes, incluindo a base, os pavimentos e a parte superior da torre. O site também disponibiliza instruções visuais de montagem, com fotografias que ajudam a compreender como as peças devem ser dobradas, encaixadas e coladas. Assim, além de ser um modelo funcional para jogos, é também um interessante projeto de papercraft para quem gosta de construções mais elaboradas.

Below you will find the link to the original website, where you can download all the templates needed to build this medieval dice tower, along with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions illustrated with plenty of photographs:

Medieval Castle Dice Tower Papercraft For Board Games And Wargames - by Paper Make It!

And below, four more papercraft projects for board games, RPGs and wargames, including three other dice towers and a set of twenty-sided dice:

01 - Niederkassel Dice Tower Paper Model For Wargames - by Kallboys

02 - Heroscapers - Tower Of Lodin - A Dice Tower Paper Model For RPG & Wargames - by AliasQTip

03 - Twenty Sided Dice Papercraft Set - by Papermau - Download Now!

04 - The Haunted House Dice Tower Paper Model - by Robert Nava - via Disney Experience

Dungeon People - A Cute Golem Papercraft With Articulated Arms by Itoht2

This friendly-looking stone golem is a wonderful creation by Itoht2, a talented Japanese papercraft enthusiast who is also interested in engineering, technology, rockets, and space exploration. The model stands out not only for its appearance but also for the clever solutions the designer came up with to turn a few sheets of paper into a character with moving parts. Its arms are articulated, the hands can be positioned in different ways, and the set even includes a sword and a hoe, allowing the little golem to be displayed in several poses.

The character was inspired by Dungeon People (Dungeon no Naka no Hito), a Japanese manga created by Sui Futami that was also adapted into an anime in 2024. In the story, golems are among the creatures responsible for maintaining a dungeon. With their sturdy bodies, angular shapes, and very simple faces, these characters seem almost made to be turned into paper models, and Itoht2 has done an excellent job of capturing their distinctive appearance.

The papercraft takes up just two sheets of A4 paper, and the designer has also prepared an excellent three-page assembly guide, featuring detailed diagrams and photographs to help with each step of the building process.

Another interesting detail is the option of placing small magnets inside the golem's feet, allowing it to stand on a metal surface. This is a creative and thoughtfully designed project that shows real skill and attention to detail. The author also makes it clear that this is a fan-made creation and is not officially associated with the original work.

Este simpático golem de aparência rochosa é uma bela criação de Itoht2, um talentoso entusiasta japonês de papercraft que também se interessa por engenharia, tecnologia, foguetes e exploração espacial. O modelo chama a atenção não apenas pela aparência, mas também pelas soluções inteligentes que o autor encontrou para transformar algumas folhas de papel em um personagem com partes móveis. Os braços são articulados, as mãos podem ser colocadas em diferentes posições e o conjunto inclui ainda uma espada e uma enxada, permitindo apresentar o pequeno golem em várias poses.

O personagem foi inspirado em Dungeon People (Dungeon no Naka no Hito), mangá japonês criado por Sui Futami que também ganhou uma adaptação para anime em 2024. Na história, os golems estão entre as criaturas que trabalham na manutenção de uma masmorra. Com seus corpos robustos, formas angulares e rostos bastante simples, esses personagens parecem ter sido feitos sob medida para virar modelos de papel, e Itoht2 conseguiu reproduzir muito bem suas características.

O papercraft ocupa apenas duas folhas de papel A4, e o autor preparou um excelente manual de montagem de três páginas, com diagramas detalhados e fotografias que ajudam a compreender cada etapa da construção.

Outro detalhe interessante é a possibilidade de colocar pequenos ímãs dentro dos pés do golem, permitindo que ele fique em pé sobre uma superfície metálica. É um projeto criativo e muito bem pensado, que demonstra habilidade e atenção aos detalhes. O próprio autor esclarece que se trata de uma criação de fã, sem qualquer ligação oficial com os responsáveis pela obra.

Below you will find the link to the original website, where you can download the golem papercraft templates and the illustrated assembly instructions:

Dungeon People - A Cute Golem Papercraft With Articulated Arms - by Itoht2

Below, four more papercraft projects featuring characters from Japanese anime and manga, all previously featured here at Papermau:

01 - Captain Akiyama - An Articulated Anime Figure Papercraft - by Kamino Seisakusho

02 - One-Punch Man - Saitama Paper Toy - by Tonchat Jaizue

03 - Wonderful Precure! - Komugi Dog Papercraft - by MONOcraft

04 - Kaibutsu-Kun - Anime Characters Paper Toys - by Paper Block

Genova La Superba - A Historical 3D Papercraft Diorama - by Alfredo Podestà

Genova La Superba is a beautiful paper diorama created by Italian artist Alfredo Podestà, who lives in Genoa and finds an important source of inspiration in the history, colors, and architecture of his city. Besides papercrafts, Alfredo is also interested in music and graphic arts, passions he shares on his website, Alfredo Emotions.

The model depicts a small square in 15th-century Genoa, with its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, characters dressed in period clothing, and a busy harbor filled with sailing ships in the background. The scene also features the famous Lanterna di Genova, the historic lighthouse that has become one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. In the foreground, a stone arcade with columns and colorful banners completes the composition. The scenery is made up of several layers of paper, arranged one behind the other to create an interesting sense of depth.

This way of creating scenery is reminiscent of both traditional Japanese tatebanko and old European perspective boxes, also known as peep shows. These forms of paper art, popular at different times throughout history, used layered illustrations to create miniature three-dimensional scenes, often inspired by theatrical performances, cityscapes, and historical events. The result is similar to a tiny theater stage, where each layer helps bring depth and life to the composition.

In the first image of this post, you can see a 3D view of the completed diorama. The second image shows an exploded view of the same model, with its different layers separated but still arranged in the order in which they fit together, making it easier to understand how the scenery is assembled and how the illusion of depth is created. The third image shows the six printable sheets containing all the parts needed to build the diorama.

The free PDF file contains seven pages, including all the parts needed to assemble the model and illustrated instructions in Italian. It is an interesting project for anyone who enjoys historical architecture, dioramas, and miniature scenery, as well as a different way to discover a little of the atmosphere and history of this famous Italian city.

Genova La Superba é um belo diorama de papel criado pelo artista italiano Alfredo Podestà, que vive em Gênova e encontra na história, nas cores e na arquitetura de sua cidade uma importante fonte de inspiração. Além dos modelos de papel, Alfredo também se interessa por música e artes gráficas, paixões que compartilha em seu site, Alfredo Emotions.

O modelo representa uma pequena praça da Gênova do século XV, com suas ruas de pedra, edifícios históricos, personagens em trajes de época e um movimentado porto repleto de embarcações ao fundo. Na paisagem também aparece a famosa Lanterna de Gênova, o histórico farol que se tornou um dos símbolos da cidade. Na parte frontal, uma arcada com colunas de pedra e bandeiras coloridas completa a composição. O cenário é formado por diferentes camadas de papel, dispostas uma atrás da outra para criar uma interessante sensação de profundidade.

Essa maneira de construir cenários lembra tanto os tradicionais tatebanko japoneses quanto as antigas caixas de perspectiva europeias, também conhecidas como peep shows. Essas formas de arte em papel, populares em diferentes épocas da história, utilizavam ilustrações sobrepostas para criar pequenas paisagens tridimensionais, muitas vezes inspiradas em cenas teatrais, cidades e acontecimentos históricos. O resultado é semelhante ao de um pequeno palco de teatro, no qual cada camada contribui para dar profundidade e vida à composição.

Na primeira imagem deste post, você pode ver uma representação em 3D do diorama completamente montado. A segunda imagem mostra uma vista explodida do mesmo modelo, com suas diferentes camadas separadas, mas ainda organizadas na ordem em que se encaixam, permitindo entender melhor como o cenário é montado e como se cria a ilusão de profundidade. A terceira imagem mostra as seis folhas para impressão, com todas as peças necessárias para montar o diorama.

O arquivo gratuito, em formato PDF, contém sete páginas, incluindo todas as peças necessárias para a montagem e instruções ilustradas em italiano. É um projeto interessante para quem aprecia arquitetura histórica, dioramas e cenários em miniatura, além de ser uma maneira diferente de conhecer um pouco da atmosfera e da história desta famosa cidade italiana.

Below, you will find the link to the original Genova La Superba page on Alfredo Podestà's website, where you can download the complete PDF with the templates and illustrated assembly instructions for free.

Genova La Superba - A Historical 3D Papercraft Diorama - by Alfredo Podestà

Below, four more papercraft projects previously featured here at Papermau, including a layered version of Van Gogh's Starry Night, a medieval diorama, a traditional Japanese tatebanko, and a video game-inspired shadow box. Each uses paper in a different way to create miniature scenes with a sense of depth.

01 - Vincent Van Gogh`s Starry Night In Tatebanko Version - by Papermau

02 - Book Nook - A Medieval Diorama Paper Model - by Papermau

03 - Three Traditional Japanese Tatebankos & A Decorative Gift Box - by Mizuta Museum of Art

04 - Metroid Fusion - A Tatebanko Decorative Papercraft - by Pitholaur

The Throne Of Stone - A Fantasy Papercraft For Wargames And Dioramas - by Paper Make It

Created by Paper Make It, The Throne of Stone is a fantasy papercraft set featuring a stone throne and a ceremonial altar, both decorated with marble-like textures, red carpets and flaming torches.

The throne stands on a stepped platform, while the altar has a distinctive curved shape and decorative sun symbols. Together, they form a small setting that looks like something taken from an ancient temple or the throne room of a powerful wizard.

The inscription on the back of the throne reads "Omnis Habet Patientiae," a Latin phrase that seems intended to mean "Everyone has patience." Although the Latin is not grammatically correct, the message fits the mysterious atmosphere of the diorama. Perhaps the throne belongs to an ancient wizard or a powerful ruler who expects patience, loyalty and obedience from his followers.

These models were originally designed for tabletop wargames, but they are also perfect for fantasy dioramas, RPG adventures and displays featuring medieval or fantasy miniatures. With a few figures, such as a wizard, some guards or a group of mysterious followers, you can create a complete scene around them.

The Throne of Stone is part of The City of Stone collection and is available for free on the Paper Make It website.

Criado pelo site Paper Make It, The Throne of Stone é um conjunto de papercrafts de fantasia composto por um trono de pedra e um altar cerimonial, ambos decorados com texturas que imitam mármore, tapetes vermelhos e tochas com chamas.

O trono fica sobre uma plataforma com degraus, enquanto o altar tem um formato curvo bastante característico e símbolos decorativos que representam o sol. Juntos, eles formam um pequeno cenário que parece ter saído de um templo antigo ou da sala do trono de um poderoso mago.

No encosto do trono está escrita a frase em latim "Omnis Habet Patientiae", que parece querer dizer "Todos têm paciência". Embora a construção não esteja gramaticalmente correta em latim, a mensagem combina com a atmosfera misteriosa do diorama. Talvez o trono pertença a um antigo mago ou a um governante poderoso que espera paciência, lealdade e obediência de seus seguidores.

Esses modelos foram criados originalmente para jogos de wargame de mesa, mas também são perfeitos para dioramas de fantasia, aventuras de RPG e exposições de miniaturas medievais ou fantásticas. Com algumas figuras, como um mago, alguns guardas ou um grupo de seguidores misteriosos, é possível criar uma cena completa ao redor deles.

The Throne of Stone faz parte da coleção The City of Stone e está disponível gratuitamente no site Paper Make It.

Below you will find the link to download The Throne of Stone papercraft set, including the stone throne and ceremonial altar, directly from the Paper Make It website.

The Throne Of Stone - A Fantasy Papercraft For Wargames And Dioramas - by Paper Make It

And below you will find four more medieval and fantasy-themed papercrafts previously featured here on Papermau, all suitable for dioramas, RPG adventures and tabletop wargames.

01 - A Temple Paper Model For Dioramas, RPG & Wargames - by D-Mind

02 - A Miniature Medieval Castle Paper Model - by Manfred Feiss

03 - Book Nook - A Medieval Diorama Paper Model - by Papermau

04 - The Ruins Of An Ancient Castle Whose Name Has Been Lost In Time - by Papermau

Hello Kitty BMW M5 Papercraft In 1/24 Scale - by Lavahi Crafts

Indian paper modeler Lazeem Mohammed, from Lavahi Crafts, presents a rather different version of the BMW M5 CS (F90), transformed into a pink car with a Hello Kitty theme. The original model was created by Alexey Kirzhnev, from Paper Car Tuning, and received a series of modifications by Lazeem, including a new paint scheme, Hello Kitty decals, an interior matching the body color, silver wheels, a brushed aluminum-look hood, and aerodynamic details with a white carbon fiber-style finish.

The original idea was to build the car as a gift for a friend, but Lazeem says he liked the finished result so much that he decided to keep it in his own collection. He also added a small handmade bouquet on the passenger seat, a detail that fits perfectly with the theme of the model. The BMW was built in 1/24 scale using approximately 200 gsm semi-gloss paper, and took around 40 hours to complete.

An important detail for anyone planning to build this papercraft is that Lazeem used A3-sized sheets to print the templates. Therefore, anyone choosing to print them on A4 or US Letter paper should keep in mind that, if the pages are proportionally reduced to fit these formats, the finished model will be smaller than the original 1/24 scale. When reducing from A3 to A4, the parts become approximately 70.7% of their original size, resulting in a final scale close to 1/34. Also, since the parts will be smaller, cutting, folding, and gluing will become a little more challenging, especially in the more detailed areas of the car.

At the Lavahi Crafts website, you will find links to download both the customized Hello Kitty version and the original BMW M5 model, along with a video tutorial showing how to assemble the car.

O modelista indiano Lazeem Mohammed, do site Lavahi Crafts, apresenta uma versão bastante diferente do BMW M5 CS (F90), transformado em um carro cor-de-rosa com a temática da Hello Kitty. O modelo original foi criado por Alexey Kirzhnev, do Paper Car Tuning, e recebeu uma série de modificações feitas por Lazeem, incluindo uma nova pintura, adesivos da Hello Kitty, interior combinando com a carroceria, rodas prateadas, capô com aparência de alumínio escovado e detalhes aerodinâmicos com acabamento que imita fibra de carbono branca.

A ideia inicial era montar o carro como presente para uma amiga, mas Lazeem conta que gostou tanto do resultado que acabou ficando com ele para sua própria coleção. Ele ainda acrescentou um pequeno buquê feito à mão no banco do passageiro, um detalhe que combina perfeitamente com a proposta do modelo. O BMW foi montado na escala 1/24, utilizando papel semibrilhante de aproximadamente 200 g/m², e levou cerca de 40 horas para ficar pronto.

Um detalhe importante para quem pretende montar esse papercraft é que Lazeem utilizou folhas no formato A3 para imprimir os templates. Portanto, quem optar por imprimir em A4 ou carta deve ter em mente que, se as páginas forem reduzidas proporcionalmente para caber nesses formatos, o modelo ficará em uma escala menor que a original 1/24. No caso da redução de A3 para A4, o tamanho das peças passa a ser aproximadamente 70,7% do original, fazendo com que a escala final fique próxima de 1/34. Além disso, como as peças também ficarão menores, o trabalho de recorte, dobra e colagem será um pouco mais difícil, especialmente nas partes mais detalhadas do carro.

No site Lavahi Crafts, você encontrará os links para baixar a versão personalizada da Hello Kitty e o modelo original do BMW M5, além de um vídeo tutorial mostrando a montagem do carro.

Below you will find the link to the Lavahi Crafts website, where you can download the Hello Kitty BMW M5 papercraft, find the original BMW M5 template, and watch a video tutorial showing how to assemble the car.

Link: Hello Kitty BMW M5 Papercraft In 1/24 Scale - by Lavahi Crafts

And below you will find four more papercrafts previously featured here on Papermau, including classic sports cars, a cute Hello Kitty paper toy, and even a Formula 1 racing game with a Hello Kitty theme.

01 - BMW M3 Evolution 1990 Papercraft In 1/24 Scale - by Hartmut Scholz

02 - Build a Classic 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera Papercraft - by Takumi

03 - Nissan Motul Autech GT-R GT500 Paper Model In 1/32 Scale - by Mikio Kajiwara

04 - Sahara Force India Formula 1 Dice Game Papercraft - by NEC

The Dead Worm Bait Shop Papercraft A Forgotten Project Brought To Life By Henning Möller

In 2019, I started working on a project called the Dead Worm Bait Shop, a small fishing bait shop located by a dock, accompanied by a tower resembling an old lighthouse. The idea was to create a diorama with the appearance of an old seaside establishment, but the project ended up unfinished. Some parts, especially the lighthouse tower, presented difficulties that I was never able to solve satisfactorily.

Time passed, other projects came along, and the Dead Worm Bait Shop ended up forgotten among my files. To tell the truth, after so many years, I don't think I would ever have finished it.

Then my German friend Henning Möller, who follows Papermau and has already shared other projects with us, came across some old posts about the Dead Worm Bait Shop here on the blog. Interested in the model, he contacted me to ask whether I had managed to finish it or still intended to do so. I explained that the project remained unfinished and sent him everything I had available, without imagining what would happen next.

Henning, who has also been working on a series of models related to the famous German Nürburgring racing circuit, decided to build the Dead Worm Bait Shop in 1/64 scale. He began by studying the original drawings, calculating the proportions, and examining each piece to determine what could be reused, improved, or completely redesigned.

He preserved much of the original appearance of the house and tower, but also made several modifications. He created new textures for the doors and windows, improved the cobblestone pavement and stone walls, redesigned the chimney to give it more depth, and found solutions for the lighthouse tower, one of the parts that had given me the most trouble.

The pier was almost completely rebuilt, along with the railings and other details of the dock. To do this, Henning combined paper parts with simple materials such as wooden sticks, wire, and even small rubber sealing rings, which he used to represent the protective tires along the pier. He also used a cutting machine to produce the delicate railings surrounding parts of the structure.

One thing I found particularly interesting was the detailed account Henning sent me about the entire process. He explained not only the modifications he made, but also the difficulties he encountered along the way. At one point, for example, he discovered that some parts had accidentally been printed at 97% of their correct size, which naturally caused problems during assembly. He had to check the drawings and measurements until he finally discovered what had happened.

Since Henning sent me so many interesting explanations about the techniques he used, the materials he chose, and the solutions he found during construction, I decided to save his complete account for a future post, accompanied by photographs of the different stages of assembly. I think this material deserves a post of its own and could be very useful to other modelers.

The result of all this work is the diorama you can see in the photographs. A complete model, full of small details, with the house, lighthouse tower, pier, stairs, and stone walls forming a scene that I had never managed to finish myself.

And here I want to make something very clear: if it weren't for Henning, the Dead Worm Bait Shop would probably still be sitting unfinished among my files, just as it had been since 2019. He was the one who dedicated his time and talent to studying the project, solving the problems that had prevented me from finishing it, and turning those old drawings into a complete papercraft model, ready for anyone interested to build.

And his generosity didn't end with the assembly. Henning was also kind enough to send me the finished templates, collected in a nine-page PDF containing one cover page and eight pages of model parts. He also sent many photographs showing the different stages of construction, along with detailed explanations of the solutions he had developed, and kindly allowed me to share all this material here on Papermau.

For all these reasons, I want to sincerely thank Henning Möller for his excellent work, his patience, his friendship, and, above all, his generosity in sharing the results of so many hours of dedication.

The Dead Worm Bait Shop began as an idea of mine in 2019, but it only became a complete model in 2026, thanks to Henning's work. And I'm very happy to finally be able to share it with Papermau readers.

Thank you so much, Henning! Without you, this little diorama would probably never have seen the light of day.

Below you will find the link to download the Dead Worm Bait Shop in 1/64 scale, with the templates prepared and kindly shared by Henning Möller.

Download: Dead Worm Bait Shop Papercraft - A Forgotten Project Brought To Life By Henning Möller

Para os leitores brasileiros: a versão completa deste artigo em português estará disponível no blog secundário em breve. Assim que estiver pronto, atualizo este post e coloco o link aqui, ok?

And if you enjoyed the Dead Worm Bait Shop, here are two more wonderful papercraft projects by Henning Möller that have already been featured here on Papermau. Both are well worth a look!

1960s Kiosk Miniature Paper Model In 1/32 Scale - by Henning Möller

Nürburgring Zeitnehmerhaus 1950 - 1/64 Scale Papercraft - by Henning Möller