The Folding Game Table

Here is the table I designed and built as a gift for a friend and a welcome solution to our play group's past problems, namely, a small board, die rolling space, slow set up times, and adequate table space. The table is self contained, holding multiple laminated maps, game peices, dice, and manuals.

The Table in it's carry form is approx. 34" tall, 37" wide, and 8" deep.
The table unfolded and set up is about 68" long, 37" wide, and 29" in height.

If you are interested in the table, please contact me at Wickedguild@hotmail.com

Depending on demand, a limited number will be built.

Slots for accessories and manuals.

There is a slot on each side for rule books and accessories like this reference chart for Axis and Allies.

Other Maps

I can carry other maps as well within the table.

Samurai Swords

After pulling out both halves of the Samurai Swords map. This shows the utility of the gaming table, and the ease of changing games.

Felt Table

The felt is great for card games and poker night.

The Axis and Allies board

Turning the felt sections over reveals the Axis and Allies map. I added keys to the corners of the map showing each units cost, movement, attack and defense.

The Drawers

Tucked under the table are six drawers. One drawer for each of the five players and a utility drawer for the bank notes and other neutral pieces.

Each nation has their own colored dice. Japan's are red and white, Germany's are gray and black, Britain blue and white, U.S. green and white, Russia black and red.

World Leaders

I added an overlay of the five leaders to the capital territories.

American and German forces

The Western Front

Here we see the Russian and German pieces

Germany, up close

Germany, unit sample

I really enjoyed detailing the Germen pieces. With Germany, I was tempted to add more individuality to each piece (e.g. different camo schemes), but I had to keep with my overall plan and not add confusion to unit recognition. Besides, I couldn't spend all my time on Germany if I had gone for a more demanding paint scheme and I would have had to spend extra time and research on painting the other four nations.

Maybe someday...

US Fleet, Pacific

Here is the U.S. Fleet in the pacific theater. I decided to paint the U.S. Navy blue gray to help distinguish them from other fleets.

Magnetic carriers and planes

All the planes and carriers are magnetized. Planes no longer fall off the carriers every time you declare an attack. This was such an elegant way to solve such a little nuisance.

Magnetic Reference board

This is the Industrial Production, Weapons Development, and National Advantages board. The Flags have magnetic bases and the board originally had it's own support brackets that attached to the lip of the table. Having the board vertical was a nice effect but it was just as easy to keep the it on the table top and pass it around as we needed it. It's wonderful to ignore worries of the flag markers moving as it's used and passed along, thanks to the magnetic bases.

Japan's Army and Navy

Here's Japan's forces. I tried to paint each countries forces with colors that hint at historical accuracy but also allows one to easily tell the fleets/armies apart. Of course the flags help. Because of the map scale, color plays an important role in helping players determine territory gained and lost.

I gave Japan's navy a slightly yellowish gray scheme instead of plain gray. It's a nice contrast to America's blue scheme.

The Table, folded and ready to carry.

Time to go home and put the table away.

Now we can take the game wherever we need to. It can be stored easily underneath a bed or in a closet.