I’ve finally completed my gaming table! Almost three months of hard work but… here it is in all its home-made glory.
I had the idea when some friends from my gaming group, “The Starjammers”, told me I should have a proper table. So, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our merry band, I decided to buy one… or not. I couldn’t afford it. So I built one.
I took inspiration from observing real gaming tables, from GeekChic, Rathskellers, Ultimate gaming and many more. I wanted it to be as geeky as possible so cup holders, dice holders, lights, sounds, the works. Obviously, as I am no carpenter, I thought I’d use common wood, not the expensive polished ones, and then line it with (fake) leather.
The table is hollow-core (top) 
Hollow-core (bottom) 
Caskets 
Before lining
At first, I hadn’t planned to add the built-in monitor (more expensive, big hassle to cut, line, set up, etc.) but then, while I was working in secret, one of the guys sent me a picture, innocently stating – “look at this table with the built-in monitor! It would be great to have that!”… Obviously I had to back go and… cut some more!
What I decided to do differently from other tables was adding that vertical structure on one side. We mainly play RPGs so I want a natural DM’s screen. Furthermore the screen could house the speakers and function as a bottle holder and bookcase.
Lining the “DM’s screen” 
Lining the rest 
Ready for the mat 
Everyone was excited by the table… As well they should be! It’s either that or lose a ton of levels!