Quick answer
Choose the Premium Dungeon Master's Screen if you need privacy for rolls and notes; choose the Sword Coast Dice Scroll Map if you want compact dice storage and a rolling surface in one.
Privacy vs portability
The DM Screen is built for concealment. Its tri-fold leatherette design hides dice rolls, damage calculations, and upcoming ambushes from players. The Dice Scroll, on the other hand, rolls up into a portable tube and fits in a backpack, making it ideal for travel or tight table space.
If your priority is keeping secrets behind a barrier, the screen wins. If you need to carry your dice and mat together without extra bulk, the scroll is the smarter choice.
Dice capacity and rolling surface
The Sword Coast Dice Scroll holds over 20 dice in a zippered compartment and doubles as a soft rolling mat. The Premium DM Screen does not store dice or provide a rolling area—it focuses entirely on screening the DM's side of the table.
For players or DMs who roll frequently and want everything in one place, the scroll saves space. For DMs who already have a dice tray and want a dedicated privacy barrier, the screen is the better fit.
DM Screen vs Dice Scroll: Trade-offs at a glance
- Privacy for rolls and notes: The DM Screen provides a physical barrier that hides your dice, notes, and plans. The Dice Scroll offers no privacy—everything is visible to players.
- Dice storage capacity: The Dice Scroll holds 20+ dice in a zippered compartment and doubles as a rolling mat. The DM Screen has no dice storage at all.
- Portability and table footprint: The Dice Scroll rolls up compactly for travel and takes up minimal table space when unrolled. The DM Screen is a rigid tri-fold that stands upright and occupies a larger footprint.
Product facts
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Sword Coast Dice Scroll Map for Dungeons & Dragons: The D&D Dice Scroll Map features a Sword Coast map illustrated by Deven Rue, a Burgundy Red leatherette exterior, and a cream-colored rolling surface with D&D ampersands. You get an attractive, themed storage and rolling mat that protects your table and keeps dice organized in one roll-up package.
Sword Coast Dice Scroll Map for Dungeons & Dragons
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Premium Dungeon Master’s Screen for Dungeons & Dragons: The Premium Dungeon Master's Screen is a tri-fold leatherette screen that hides dice rolls, quick damage calculations, and upcoming ambushes from the rest of the team. It gives you the privacy to run your campaign smoothly without players seeing your notes or dice outcomes.
Premium Dungeon Master’s Screen for Dungeons & Dragons
Which should you choose?
Best for
- DMs who need to hide rolls and notes from players during sessions
- Players or DMs who want a portable, all-in-one dice storage and rolling solution
Not ideal for
- DMs who already have a dice tray and only need a privacy screen
- Players who prefer a dedicated dice tray and separate storage
