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Do you recommend board game tables? (mander.xyz)
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It would be convenient to leave board games out without them being in the way. Board game tables that have a sunken play surface and a removable cover are common solution. However it seems annoying to have to reach down to interact with anything. I’m also concerned about spills ruining game pieces if the table is used for dining when the cover is on

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[–] zero_spelled_with_an_ecks 13 points 3 weeks ago

A friend of mine bought one and it's rarely open. Drink holders are nice, though.

I've got a setup with two cheap folding tables together and some tray tables for keeping food/drink away from the games. I can put it all away when it's not in use. Tablecloth makes it easier to pick up cards and can get tossed in the washing machine. It works out pretty well for 6-8 people. Saves several hundred (or thousand) dollars, makes the space versatile, and is a bit adjustable surface area-wise. I also do find sunken tables awkward.