DOTS Braille Dice: How to Read and Use Them
By DND Dice, Dressed for the Quest | Published: 2026-10-26
Category: How-to Guides
Learn to read DOTS Braille dice with letters A–T and the Touch Point Edge. Get practical steps for tactile play and accessibility at your RPG table.
Quick Answer
To read DOTS Braille dice, use the Touch Point Edge as your orientation marker, then identify the letter on each face (A–J for 1–10, K–T for 11–20) and map it to the number value.
Why Letters Instead of Numbers?
DOTS Braille dice use letters rather than embossed numerals to keep the faces readable by touch. Each letter corresponds to a number: A–J represent 1–10, and K–T represent 11–20. This system works across all polyhedral shapes, including d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20.
The Touch Point Edge acts like an underline, showing you which way to hold the die so you read the face correctly. Without it, you might mistake a 6 for a 9 or a 14 for a 16.
What to Expect from the Cursed Acid d4 Set
The 10d4 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid is the world’s first mass-produced braille polyhedral dice set. It includes ten d4s with the DOTS letter system, designed for blind and low-vision players. The acrylic material is durable and the braille dots are raised for clear tactile feedback.
If you're new to tactile dice, the d4 shape can be tricky because its faces are triangular and the orientation isn't obvious. The Touch Point Edge on each face helps you find the correct reading position.
Step-by-Step: Reading DOTS Braille Dice
- Find the Touch Point Edge: Pick up the die and locate the raised line along one edge of a face. This is your orientation marker. Hold the die so that this edge is at the bottom, acting like an underline. If you can't feel the edge clearly, rotate the die until you do—don't guess.
- Read the Letter on the Face: With the Touch Point Edge at the bottom, run your fingers over the raised dots on the face to identify the letter. Use the DOTS letter-to-number map: A=1, B=2, ... J=10, K=11, ... T=20. Common mistake: reading the die upside down. Always re-check the edge orientation before you call your roll.
- Convert the Letter to a Number: Once you have the letter, translate it to the corresponding number. For a d20, the result is the number on the face; for a d4, the number is typically shown on the bottom face when the die lands—check your set's specific reading rule. If you're unsure about the d4 reading method, practice with a sighted friend or use a reference chart until you're confident.
Product Spotlight
- 10d4 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid: This set uses letters A–J for numbers 1–10 and K–T for 11–20, with a Touch Point Edge as an orientation marker. The letter system and orientation edge make the dice readable by touch, so you can roll and read results without sight.
10d4 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid
