Size of Play Area?

[4xholic 13]

Ok, in the rules it states to establish a 3' x 3' play area - is this strictly enforced? Is this also typical in casual play? It seams this would be difficult if you had 1 or 2 really large ships. Could you use any size if both players agree?

 

Again, any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you.

[Klutz 1,590]

In casual play, you could use any size if people agree.

 

However, I have never seen anyone play on anything other that 3'x3' for standard 100 point matches... unless the table just isn't big enough!

 

 

If by "really large ships" you mean epic ships (Gozanti, Corvette, Raider, Transport), the rules for epic actually say you should use a 3' x 6' area!

[VanorDM 11,599]

Yeah I've never seen anyone use anything other than a 3x3 table... Except when playing Epic really. Some people may play on slightly smaller tables because they don't have a 3x3 table.

 

But like Klutz said, for casual games you use what everyone agrees to.  It's not like FFG's swat team will break in and beat you with a VT-49 if you aren't playing on the proper sized table.

Edited October 4, 2016 by VanorDM

[ObiOneToo 38]

3'x3' is close to a standard card table size. For casual games, play on whatever you like. Unless it's a serious event, you and your friends can play however you like.

[Parravon 5,217]

For multi-player games I've used 8'x4' tables, but that's usually when we've had 3 per side and running 300-400 points each.

[digitalbusker 2,248]

3'x3' is close to a standard card table size. For casual games, play on whatever you like. Unless it's a serious event, you and your friends can play however you like.

And if it is a serious event, chances are you aren't going to be on the hook for providing tables.

[Klutz 1,590]

And if it is a serious event, chances are you aren't going to be on the hook for providing tables.

 

What? You're saying I didn't have to pay extra for my flight to Worlds to bring my table?

 

 

 

Just kidding... I'm not going to Worlds

Edited October 4, 2016 by Klutz

[jmswood 2,706]

Cheap mat for casual play: go to your local craft or office supply store. For less than a bill with Honest Ab's face, you can get a poster board that easily cuts to standard X-wing 3'x3' dimensions. I got a tri-fold cardboard that measures 3'x4'. I left the extra foot, so when I lay it on my 32 inch x 32 inch card table, the extra surface provides room for all the game components.

[Rodent Mastermind 2,056]

We have had games on a 4'x6' table, which were hilarious.

Things didn't go to well for the Rebels, but Hans can turn it all around right?

[4xholic 13]

Thanks all, we've (my son and I) been using our kitchen table, ~3.5' x 5' so sounds like we're good for our casual play. I like jmswood's idea, thanks, I think I'll have to look into that.

[ObiOneToo 38]

I went to the local big box store, bought a large cardboard box. Cut it into two 3.5'x3' pieces. I also purchased a 36"x36" piece of rubber hallway runner. It works fantastically. Total cost about $7 U.S.

Edited October 5, 2016 by ObiOneToo

[4xholic 13]

I went to the local big box store, bought a large cardboard box. Cut it into two 3.5'x3' pieces. I also purchased a 36"x36" piece of rubber hallway runner. It works fantastically. Total cost about $7 U.S.

 

That is a great idea - what kind of glue did you use to attach the runner to the cardboard?

[VanorDM 11,599]

One thing to do if you can. Make the board 4x3. That gives you 6 inches on each side for cards which is very handy.

Another fairly cheap idea is a yoga mat, you can pick one up for like $10 and cut it to size. Plus it has a nice texture to keep the ships from sliding around.

[ObiOneToo 38]

 

I went to the local big box store, bought a large cardboard box. Cut it into two 3.5'x3' pieces. I also purchased a 36"x36" piece of rubber hallway runner. It works fantastically. Total cost about $7 U.S.

 

That is a great idea - what kind of glue did you use to attach the runner to the cardboard?

 

I didn't. I use the cardboard on top of a card table or large trash bin (when I'm not at home). The runner I use like a regular play mat.

 

The box gives me two table tops. I have one stored at home and the other at the place where I play most. The table tops are still stiff after two years. I alternate the direction in which I roll the mat to keep it from curling. It has worked great.

 

The board gives me a 6" wide edge on one side of the mat, this is room for most of the tools and cards.

 

cheers

[Witrin 1]

My nephew and I tend to play together, (haven't found a lot of others...yet), and have played on all sorts of sizes, shapes and places.

We've played on the kitchen counter, (with a 90 in the middle), picnic tables in the park even the tables on the local ferry.  We switch up squadron sizes, (generally from 50-100 points) and quite often fly one-on-one.

Objects like coffee cups, books or whatever in in the play area we consider obstacles.  Sometimes we add the asteroids...sometimes we don't.  lol  Sometimes it's wide-open flying and other times it's tight and obstacle packed, (which can, at times, lead to some very short games.  lol

While not "tournament legal" this helps keep the game fresh and entertaining until we find more people to play with.