Quick answer

Buy a starter set first if you have never played Dice Masters, because it gives you the dice, sidekicks, and basic action cards needed to actually play a game. Buy a gravity feed first only if you already own a starter or are splitting the box with friends and want to chase foils and build a deeper collection. For most new players, the starter is the correct first purchase.

What each product actually gives you

A Dice Masters starter set is a self-contained entry point. It includes a fixed set of characters, the matching dice, sidekick dice, and basic action cards, so two players can sit down and play immediately. A gravity feed is a sealed display of booster packs. Each pack contains random cards and dice from a larger set, which means a gravity feed is a collection-building tool rather than a teaching tool. You cannot play a full game from a gravity feed alone unless you already own the core components from a starter or another source.

The Deadpool gravity feed and foils

The Marvel Dice Masters: Deadpool 90 Ct. Gravity Feed is a 90-pack display from a set that features Deadpool, Lady Deadpool, Dogpool, and Evil Deadpool. Dice Masters now features foils, which means some cards in this gravity feed can appear as foil versions. That matters for collectors who enjoy the chase, but it also means the contents are random. If your goal is to guarantee a playable team, a gravity feed is not the efficient path. If your goal is to open packs, trade duplicates, and gradually assemble a pool of Deadpool-themed characters, the 90-count display is built for exactly that.

How to decide based on your situation

If you are the only person in your group buying in, start with a starter set and add a gravity feed later once you know which characters you like. If you have a playgroup of three or more, a gravity feed split between you can be a cost-effective way to get a wide spread of cards and dice, but someone still needs to own a starter for the shared dice and basic actions. If you are buying for a younger player, the starter is more forgiving because it removes the randomness that can make a first game feel unfair.

Where the 2D miniatures fit in

Dice Masters is a dice-building game, so it does not require miniatures to play. However, if you also run Dungeons & Dragons or want inexpensive tabletop tokens, the D&D Idols of the Realms: Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft - 2D Set 2 is a low-cost way to add a large assortment of 2D minis. It is not a Dice Masters product and will not help you play Dice Masters, but it is a practical add-on for new adventurers who want more tabletop pieces without spending much.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Starter set: Gives you a fixed, playable team with dice, sidekicks, and basic action cards. Lower randomness, faster path to your first game. Choose this if you have never played and want to start playing this week.
  • Gravity feed: Gives you 90 random booster packs from a large set, including the chance at foils. Higher volume, but no guaranteed playable core. Choose this only after you already own a starter or are splitting the box with a group.
  • Doing both: Buy the starter first, learn the game, then add a gravity feed to expand your collection with Deadpool characters and foils. This is the most common path for new players who stick with the game.

Product facts

  • Marvel Dice Masters: Deadpool 90 Ct. Gravity Feed: Marvel Dice Masters: Deadpool 90 Ct. Gravity Feed is a 90-count display that features Deadpool, Lady Deadpool, Dogpool, and Evil Deadpool, and Dice Masters now features foils. A 90-pack display gives you a large random pool for collection building and foil chasing, but it does not replace the fixed components a starter set provides.
  • D&D Idols of the Realms: Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft - 2D Set 2: D&D Idols of the Realms: Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft - 2D Set 2 is an inexpensive way to gain a huge assortment of 2D miniatures, described as perfect for new adventurers. Useful if you want tabletop miniatures for D&D or as tokens, but it is not a Dice Masters product and will not help you build a Dice Masters team.

Which should you buy first?

Best for

  • New players who have never played Dice Masters and need a complete, playable set
  • Families or casual groups who want a fair, fixed starting experience
  • Anyone who wants to learn the rules before spending on random packs

Not for

  • Players who already own a starter and want to expand their collection with Deadpool characters and foils
  • Groups of three or more who plan to split a gravity feed and already have shared starter components
  • Collectors who specifically want the foil chase and accept random contents