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The most impressive gaming tables we ever saw were by Geek Chic:
That was back in 2014, and sadly the company's since gone belly-up. In that time, gaming surfaces have evolved as well. Netherlands-based CraftyKobolds, a Star Seller on Etsy, now makes and sells digital game boards out of 43" UHD TVs:
The tops are protected by a layer of Plexiglass, and the units are offered in multiple wood species and stains:
The boards are in the $1,500-$1,600 range, and it takes about 4-6 weeks from the time you order one until it shows up at your front door. CraftyKobolds has sold over 30 of these to date, and the reviews are effusive.
I’m a lapsed industrial designer. I was born in NYC and figured I’d die there, but a few years ago I abandoned New York to live on a farm in the countryside with my wife. We have six dogs.
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CraftyKobolds' Digital Gaming Boards, Made With 43" UHD TVs
Would be good to pair it with an overhead projector for lighting the game pieces. Also, hardware and software for recognising game pieces for specific effects.
That's so rad to mix digital and real game pieces. Opens up for so much expansion of games. I don't even play games, but this looks fun.