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Ideas on converting an old folding table into a game table? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 1 year ago by Lanthanae@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/boardgames@feddit.de
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Hey all,

I've been wanting to host game nights at my place, and was hoping to use an old folding table I have since it fits nearly under my couch (I have a small apartment) and, is cheaper than buying a whole new table.

Of course, I can use the table as-is (it's just a standard folding table after all) but I was hoping I could get some ideas on ways to have it better suit tabletop gaming.

Right now my only idea is to get a neoprene mat for the top, but I don't have any good ideas on how to non-destructively adhere it to the top of the table.

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[โ€“] CallMeM@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It really depends on the types of game-nights you host.

If its poker, blackjack etc. it might be a good idea to put some felt over the table with prints of where to put the chips, the cards, the dealer etc.

If you are also into old-school chess and checkers you might want to consider interchangeable tops (just cut out a piece of the table where you can put in the boards, kind of lile you can see in the picture)

hope that helps!

[โ€“] donio@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

I use an Ikea NORDEN gateleg table that's kind of this idea but even more compact and more practical for the typical boardgame. Fully unfolded it gives a 60"x31.5" (152cm x 80cm) and it can be folded down to just 10" (25.5cm) wide for storage. As a bonus it has a bunch of drawers that are perfect for small box games (like Tiny Epic stuff) or accessories. I got it for about $200 a couple of years ago but it looks like Ikea has made some crazy price increases on wooden furniture over the summer so probably not the best time to buy.