As the popularity of board gaming has increased, so has the number of accessories to support games and the hobby. Many handy items have been developed to enhance your gaming experience. Some accessories have been created to enhance or upgrade specific games while others are for more general use and gaming needs. From dice towers to metal coins to game bags and tables, there are accessories for everyone. In this post I'll be sharing four items from my wish list and then providing information and links to where you can find and explore many other board-game accessories. Wish List Item #1 Terraforming Mars Game Trayz & Stickers These handy player trays help organize each player's resources and protect against shifting pieces when the table gets bumped. Available through the BGG Geek Store and directly from Game Trayz (see below). In a recent post, I mentioned that I had the upgraded neoprene game mat and wooden resource tokens for Champions of Midgard. These are fun additions to that game. There are all kinds of options to get upgraded pieces and parts for your favorite game. Below are a few ideas, if you're looking for upgrading game components.
Wish List Item #2 Blood Rage Organizer I love the game Blood Rage. Figuring out where to place the miniatures for each clan when putting the game away can be a real challenge. This custom wooden insert organizer by Broken Token is just the thing I need. Sometimes storage and organization of your favorite games can be a challenge ... or you just want to bling-out your game with custom trays, dice towers, and other enhancements. There are several companies who have built their businesses around this need. Some have contracted with game publishers to create the inserts and storage that comes with a game or a Kickstarter edition of a game, etc... Three of these companies are highlighted below:
Wish List Item #3 Board Game Bag A great game bag for traveling with my games would be nice. This is the one I currently have my eye on: The new Board Game Tables - Board Game Bag. Taking your board games with you can pose another difficulty. If you bring your games to game night, a local game event, family get together etc... you've probably encountered this issue. Many shopping bags and the like aren't convenient for carrying board games and don't provide proper durability and padding to protect your boxes. Some hobbiests have repurposed bags designed for drums or parachutes, and other types of equipment to carry games. Recently, a few companies have come up with game bags and backpacks specifically for the board-game hobby.
Wish List Item #4 Table of Ultimate Gaming - Elite Series The ultimate accessory for gaming is a table designed for the hobby. I have been drooling over the many options of gaming tables for several years. The Table of Ultimate Gaming is my current pick. I have been looking at gaming tables for years and due to the expense haven't yet purchased one. My friend Don and I have discussed building a table together. Though this is tempting, its also a bit scary not knowing how it will turn out and the cost of materials to build. At this point, I'm not sure what I'll eventually do. I have assembled a group of game tables and toppers below that I've personally seen, tested and played on while at Gen Con and other venues. These are all great options at varying price points.
There are so many game accessories, upgrades, enhancements and items related to the board-gaming hobby! What's a guy to do? ... Create a "Wish List". I've shared four items from my list with you. I can assure you that the number of items I would like to add far exceeds just these four. Take a moment to think of how you might enhance your board game experience by adding upgrades and accessories. What other items might help make the board gaming hobby more enjoyable? Share your thoughts in the comments. If you have any questions about items posted in this or any of my posts, send me a message using the Contact page. Break out a game this weekend and...
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