Also slowly working on making my own pieces and designs for my new resin printer. I’m going to open up an online store for new pieces, boards, rules, and other items in the near future.
Additions to my Global game table & room
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I’ve always wanted some type of large magnetic IPC chart. Last weekend I finally found the time. My son and I went to Staple Office Supply and picked up magnetic white board, some 1/2" letters & numbers, 1/8" black artist tape and managed to find 12 round magnets. Turns out they’re the exact diameter as the team markers so I was able to glue the markers to a magnet for each country. After crafting the the board together, I mounted in between two dice towers then fastened the towers to the table.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/maddog771/IMG_0143_zpseec0021f.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/maddog771/IMG_0144_zps6cfb8c22.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/maddog771/IMG_0148_zpsbeec5094.jpgAfter we finished that, I thought some of the stuff from one of the original Axis & Allies games of mine would make for some decent wall art. Note game board on the wall and the team set-up charts on the ceiling drop down above the bar.
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http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/maddog771/IMG_0145_zps30499986.jpgNow I just need someone to come over and play a game or two! Â :-)
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Thats an awesome set up man. Congrats
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Very impressive, you really know how to spoil your guests with such a great setup. I like the glass top and the organized bin shelf for units, keeps the playing area clean. I like the dice towers, the “step” where the dice come out will keep them from rolling back under the ramp. I really like the decor of the game room, shows that your passion for the game is at a higher level than most. I like the idea of the magnetic income tracker, however, you could have used the space from 100+ to make bigger value areas that may need to be shared by 3 or 4 nation roundels. A good idea that is definitely worth the effort, but I find that some things need to be rebuilt using lessons learned from building the prototype. Finally, although you have what seems to be a bright, warm, and comfortable atmosphere…. accessibility from chair to washroom looks to be tight for one side of the table, but I understand that we must be creative with the minimal space our wives allow us to have. Not sure you want a rifle around competitive war gamers though… lol.
Over all, 9/10… one of the best table setups I’ve seen.
P.S: Sorry about those fighting Irish on the weekend, I was hoping for a closer game considering the hype.
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Fantastic setup. Wish I was close enough to come over and join your games. :mrgreen:
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Very impressive setup. An especially nice touch is the beveled frame that encloses the glass top of the map.
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Oops. We’re playing a game tonight. My son noticed there’s no number 50. :-o
LOL -I know what I’m fixing when this game is done. Guess I just didn’t want my age on the score chart. :roll: