Gaming Table Kickstarter

[TheCommandTent]

Little less than a week left.  I can't decide whether to go in on this one at the $30 level or not.  I would like to think I could make my own table but in reality it would help to actually have a real plan that works.  What do you guys think?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1374073278/folding-gaming-table-for-rpg-and-miniatures?ref=VE

A game table for you to build that is sturdy, mobile, and when it is folded up has a small footprint for storage!

Tabletop Gaming is fun and exciting!  The use of 3D printers and CO2 Lasers has given gamers a way to play beautifully fun and exciting games!  Now it's time to play these games on a beautiful game table that is affordable, mobile, and unique!

The Table!

This game table has been evolving for some time to help solve a few problems I have encountered over my years of gaming.  I am sure most of us have limited space to game in.  I have played many a game out in someones, and even my own, garage.  Playing on the kitchen table is fun but with todays games you run out of room quickly.  A dedicated gaming room would be fantastic but my living room is about the only room big enough for a 4 foot by 6 foot tale.  Using folding commercial tables with a piece of plywood on top has worked but who hasn't had the "earthquake" when someone bumps the table!

This table is made from select pine and folds up like a chalk board to have a very small footprint for storage.  It has lockable casters so that it can easily be moved inside or even outside the home.

I have made the top from 1/8 inch hardboard which I than covered in metal flashing used for roofing projects.  On top of that I used pool table felt to create the gaming surface.  By adding magnets to the bottoms of terrain pieces and gaming miniatures they will withstand the occasional player induced earthquake!

[Barthheart]

Looks like a nice table. I guess it depends on how handy you think you are. For me, $30 is kinda pricey for plans to make a table. I'm in the process of building one now from my own plans. Its going to be 4'x8', have an inside level and a cover you can play on. It will not be portable though.

[bayonetbrant]

I'll save up for this one
http://www.geekchichq.com/the-sultan-gaming-table.html

[Staggerwing]

^Damn... I could get me a nice motorbike for that price!

[TheCommandTent]

Looks like a nice table. I guess it depends on how handy you think you are. For me, $30 is kinda pricey for plans to make a table. I'm in the process of building one now from my own plans. Its going to be 4'x8', have an inside level and a cover you can play on. It will not be portable though.

The "portability" is a huge plus for me and more importantly for the wife.  :)


Also when can we see pictures of your table in progress???!

[MIGMaster]

This is a cool idea !

http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Gaming-Table/

[Barthheart]

Looks like a nice table. I guess it depends on how handy you think you are. For me, $30 is kinda pricey for plans to make a table. I'm in the process of building one now from my own plans. Its going to be 4'x8', have an inside level and a cover you can play on. It will not be portable though.

The "portability" is a huge plus for me and more importantly for the wife.  :)


Also when can we see pictures of your table in progress???!

I am taking pics at various steps of completion.
I'll post pictures when it's complete.

[TheCommandTent]

Looks like a nice table. I guess it depends on how handy you think you are. For me, $30 is kinda pricey for plans to make a table. I'm in the process of building one now from my own plans. Its going to be 4'x8', have an inside level and a cover you can play on. It will not be portable though.

The "portability" is a huge plus for me and more importantly for the wife.  :)


Also when can we see pictures of your table in progress???!

I am taking pics at various steps of completion.
I'll post pictures when it's complete.

[TheCommandTent]

Just over a day left and they just passed the $12,000 mark so now you get a bag of dice when you back the project.  I went in at the $30 level. 

[TheCommandTent]

Got the PDF of the plans emailed to me this past week along with a nice shopping list of parts and wood needed.  Now to find the time and space to put this sucker together.  In all honestly I might have to build it at a buddy of mine's house and use it there until I actually have room for it.

[Double Deuce]

I like the metal under the felt idea. Makes it versatile even in the upright/stowed position.

[Nefaro]

You can build me one while you're at it, too.  :P

[Barthheart]

Got the PDF of the plans emailed to me this past week along with a nice shopping list of parts and wood needed.  Now to find the time and space to put this sucker together.  In all honestly I might have to build it at a buddy of mine's house and use it there until I actually have room for it.

Pics! We want pics!  ;)

[TheCommandTent]

I like the metal under the felt idea. Makes it versatile even in the upright/stowed position.

I'm planning on doing this.

You can build me one while you're at it, too.  :P

Good luck with that :)

Got the PDF of the plans emailed to me this past week along with a nice shopping list of parts and wood needed.  Now to find the time and space to put this sucker together.  In all honestly I might have to build it at a buddy of mine's house and use it there until I actually have room for it.

Pics! We want pics!  ;)

There will be pictures but only when there is actually time to build it. :)

[Double Deuce]

Just got done measuring the game room. The 4'x6' size in the upright position will fit perfectly against the one open wall I have available but to open it out to use will require moving to the back living room as the game room will not fit it with a the other stuff I have in there now. Good thing it has wheels.