Chess, Checkers or Go
If you
are making your own chess game board, you must decide
what to replace your chess pieces. Stones and beads are
the popular choices for board game pieces. In chess,
since the king is the biggest piece, reserve the biggest
stone for that. Stones, in fact, were first used as
pieces in games like Go. For chess, if you are using
beads, choose the largest one for the king or use a
distinct color for each piece. And since the Queen
symbolizes femininity, reserve the pink bead for her.
Almost anything can be used to serve as playing pieces.
If you have a figurine collection, you can use them as
well.
If you
know how to carve, you can use leftover wood to create
your board pieces. Then use paint or varnish for a
finishing touch. Coins can also be used as markers. The
lists of possibilities are endless!
Different board games need different game pieces. Some
may require a dice as well as a deck of cards and poker
chips. For your convenience, it may be better to
purchase these items instead to make sure they’re
uniform. While you’re at it, you may need to purchase
some permanent markers, scissors and a ruler as well to
make your playing board.
Rudiments: Boards
You can
make your own game board from different things. You can
use an illustration board or spare plywood to draw your
playing field. If you want your game board to be
portable, you can even use a cloth, which you can easily
fold after playing.
Just
make sure that the material you use for your game board
can easily be laid flat. If not, you’ll be spending most
of the time leveling it while playing the board game. If
you love the game, it is best to invest your creativity
in it, as well as some money, time and effort. A nice
board for your playing pleasure will affect your mood
while on the game.
Packing It Up
Now you
have your board game set. However, you are not done yet.
You also have to consider other important things such as
the storage of your entire board game set. If the board
you made is small and convenient enough to store in a
portable box, you can bring it anywhere you fancy. If
you made a large one, look for a cool, dry place where
you can store and easily retrieve it.
If you
store your board in a hot place, the markers may fade
right away. If you are using cloth for your board, do
not fold it when storing it. Roll it up or keep it flat
in an envelope so that no crease will disturb your game
pieces once you start the next game.
Making
your own playing board and pieces will help you play
your favorite game without spending too much. Moreover,
your improvised board game set will be uniquely your
own.
