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How to Choose the Right Dice Tower for Your Game Group

Learn how to choose a dice tower that fits your table, storage, and play style. Compare materials, size, and assembly—plus a Luthier tower worth consi...

Metal Coins in Board Games: Myths and Facts

Separate metal coin myths from facts before you upgrade. We cover weight, sound, scratching, and whether metal coins are actually better than cardboar...

Common Mistakes When Using Acrylic Mixer Tokens in Distilled

Most acrylic mixer token problems in Distilled: Cocktails come down to storage, handling, or rule confusion. Here is how to diagnose and fix each one.

Upgrading Distilled: Which Component Upgrades Are Worth It?

A practical buying guide to Distilled component upgrades: metal coins, acrylic mixer tokens, playmat, and expansions. Learn which upgrades change play...

How to Break In and Care for a Luthier Baton

A practical, step-by-step routine for breaking in, cleaning, storing, and protecting a Luthier baton so it stays straight, smooth, and ready for game ...

Luthier Promo Pack: What's Included and How to Use It

The Luthier Promo Pack adds 11 crowdfunded instruments and patrons to your game. Here's exactly what's inside, how the cards work, and how to mix them...

Setting Up Distilled with the Collector's Cask Expansion

A step-by-step Distilled setup guide for moving your collection into the Collector's Cask, adding the Cocktails expansion, and getting to the table wi...

Distilled Collector's Cask: Is It Worth Adding to Your Collection?

Decide whether the Distilled Collector's Cask fits your shelf and budget. Compare the empty box, the Cocktails bundle, and the All-in Barrel Proof edi...

How to Store and Protect Luthier Metal Coins

Keep your Luthier metal coins looking new with a simple storage and care routine that prevents tarnish, scratches, and wear between game nights.

Luthier Realistic Resources: What They Add to Your Game Table

A practical decision guide to Luthier realistic resource upgrades, covering what premium tokens and chips change at the table and when they are worth ...

Luthier Baton Buyer's Guide: Choosing a Conductor Accessory for Game Night

A practical guide to buying a conductor baton for board games, covering materials, size, and how to match a baton to your table and play style.

First Player Tokens Explained: Why the Distilled Metal Token Matters

A practical guide to using the Distilled Metal First Player Token, from setup through endgame scoring, plus how to choose a metal first player marker ...