Board Game Accessories You Should Buy or Build | Board Game DIY

[@KarenSDR]

I have a game that was my grandparents'. Inside the box lid they recorded their scores back in the 1920s and 30s. When my mom got old enough to play, her name starts appearing too. It's such a lovely little peek into their gaming history.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

That is such a cool story!! I can see how that is a big deal. Our Cross Roads game now has scores from 2010 and people who have moved and folks who came back and wanted to see their names. Thanks for sharing that … makes me want to add scores to more games.

[@The-Game-Garage]

That’s awesome!

[@RandomPerson-nd2ey]

I especially enjoyed the idea of keeping track of wins and losses. That's a really clever way of raising the stakes for games.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

I’m always surprised how fun it is to relive the past wins and losses. Usually the review of the wins/losses happens before the new game starts which really does raise the stakes.

[@The-Game-Garage]

We have loved keeping track of wins and losses. I think the one that surprised us the most, was keeping track of losses. That turned out to be way more fun than we anticipated.

[@gabudabi]

I like the way you think, kind sirs. I am new to board games and I like how you think differently for using other items to your board game items.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

And I like the way you write! Thank you for your kind comment!

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thank you! Welcome to the hobby!

[@Annarooski]

Great ideas!!! That Dominion tray is epic.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

It is really helpful!! Thanks!

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thanks for watching! (I have a soft spot for that Dominion tray. It was one of the first accessories we ever used and it was a huge game changer.)

[@GadwinsSecretMove]

Wow, insanely great quality for such a small channel.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Thank you!! You are very kind! We are having fun!!

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thank you! @SamBrock and I have had a blast bringing The Game Garage to life. We are excited to see others enjoying it.

[@darbyl3872]

I now have a 4 by 4-1/2 foot piece of felt that I carry with my games. Picking up cards is easier than if they are on a slick table.

[@The-Game-Garage]

It is amazing how a simple playing surface can make such a huge difference!

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

I totally agree. Just picked up a piece of fabric at Walmart for a similar thing … this would be a good idea to add to another accessory video!

[@morrielewin1554]

Like that Dominion Lazy Susan. You could probably sell plans for it on your web site, along with some of your other designs. Just a possible cash flow stream for something you are already doing. Good luck with the channel!

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Thanks a lot Morrie. We have the lazy Susan at a cabinet shop now checking on what is possible. but I agree that we could do a set of plans to help people make the dominion spinner. We have not really thought about those things when we were building them. We have had a lot of fun talking about what is possible.

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thanks for the recommendation! Like @Sam Brock said, we are working on a possible Lazy Susan bit holder that we could sell as a limited run. The Dominion tray really was a game changer for us.

[@darindeyoe1817]

Great job guys, the true spirit of friendship and how games bring it all together.

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thanks!!

[@Xjere]

Something you might want to look into for bits holders are "snail dishes" they're usually ceramic or metal and usually have 6 bowls in each dish.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Definitely looking that up tonight … for some reason I have a soft spot for things that organize.

[@Goldendragon003]

I really want to see what/how you expanded Life Boat! That is a huge crate for such a small game.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Check out the community tab and Bodie put a picture of a bit of what is in that big ol’ crate. Hopefully a review in the next few months.

[@WikiSnapper]

I have a woodshop, and I have been thinking about making pieces trays for my games. I really like those little try cups. They nest well and sit in a corner nicely. Thanks for that idea.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Uh-ohhhh a guy who likes games and has a wood shop. That is a dangerous combination of hobbies. You’re welcome … we enjoy sharing!

[@The-Game-Garage]

Glad it helped! Let us know if you come up with or have come up with any other cool accessories let us know.

[@keithabbott360]

Great stuff fellas!

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Thanks a bunch! We appreciate the comment!

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thanks for watching!

[@slappyslapster776]

thank you, been wanting a table for my game garage

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

If you are after making a table then make sure you watch the video on our channel about building your own table.

[@slappyslapster776]

@@DeadGoldfishProd I appreciate it. I actually started with your table video and moved onto your other videos. Just wanted to drop a thank you.

[@The-Game-Garage]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

You are welcome … thanks for commenting!!

[@JSmithHendricks]

Cool video! Interesting to see your creativity in adding to your gaming

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thanks! My dad does most the creating. I just get to enjoy the gadgets he creates.

[@nirolfik]

After first 3 accesorries i was expecting and axe for board game unboxing...

[@The-Game-Garage]

Hehehehe … go big or go home … there is an axe in the game garage but it is for splitting wood to go into the wood stove :)

[@danacoleman4007]

you guys are great!!!

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

You are very kind. Thank you! Bodie does all the work 😁

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thank you Dana! I just do the fun work. @SamBrock does all the building (which if you ask me is the real work)

[@NazgulGamer1]

Excellent video - keep up the good ideas, love the loser chair.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Just played Crossroads last night and 6 of us got to sign the chairs and 2 of us (not me) got to sign the table. It is such a fun part of reviewing what we should a, could a done to win the game. Fun stuff!

[@The-Game-Garage]

Loser chair has always been a hit! Nothings better than commemorating silly things.

[@tmills1565]

Great ideas! Great video

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thank you!

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

eBay has a set of 4 Bon Chef trays for 21.47 and free shipping. Decent price for pewter with good age to it. I’ll buy it if it is still there in a couple days :)

[@rooboomr]

Where did you find those 50 value Scythe coins? Were those a limited run?

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Yes, those were some special thing they did. I think that I bought two sets from off of eBay because I didn’t get them when they originally came out.

[@foyoGames]

Me & my crew used to use the sharpie technique ...only way to play! I gotta implement that loser's chair for my next crew.

[@The-Game-Garage]

I agree … so fun to remember games of the past. Also the loser chair lets everyone make a comment … fun stuff!!

[@foyoGames]

@@The-Game-Garage Oh Yeah!...1 a these Days

[@chenderson5490]

Hey just found your channel. You guys are great. Can you do a video about your crossroads game? Interested to know what it’s about - it sounded like a game you made which is awesome!

[@The-Game-Garage]

We’re about to set it up again (takes up most of the garage so it’s quite the set up). We’ve been planning to do a video about it but aren’t sure what it should be. A play-through? A review? An Overview? An Explanation? A How-to-Build? What would you be most interested in?

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Just the comment we need to push us along 😁. We have talked about a video but we also keep learning so much about making them. We wanted to practice awhile before we jumped into Crossroads. It has 2500 pieces of which about 200ish are pewter. The original 14 characters we cast ourselves. It has some very unique elements that have given it a replay ability aspect that is probably better than any game I’ve played… but I might be biased😄. Stick with us … eventually you will see it!

[@chenderson5490]

@@DeadGoldfishProd that's an intense amount of pieces! I think an overview would be cool! If there's interest after the how to playI think you should put a how to build behind a pay wall. You clearly put a lot of work and love into the idea. Board Games are a business and good ideas can be big business. You clearly love what you're doing and if you can get paid you do what you love why not? Lots of board gamers are always looking for a good new game :)

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Interesting thoughts. We do enjoy playing board games for the fun of it. We probably have a number of videos that could go with the expansions … forts, shafts and tunnels, mountains and rivers, Bulls Eye store, Towns people, relic presence, cooperative and scenarios, and horses, buggies, and engines … there is a lot !!!

[@sab36]

@@The-Game-Garage ALL OF IT

[@nipzie]

It's "Patina" and you used it correctly!

[@The-Game-Garage]

Thanks

[@forumalumni2219]

Do y'all have plans for the "roll in spot"?

[@The-Game-Garage]

We don’t have plans for the roll in place … we end up making all different sizes based on the size of the pad that we using. We use a bracket that is almost 3 feet long. Start with the pad and then build out from there.

[@TheNathanlockhart]

You should be selling that lazy Susan hex bit tray

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

It is just a push of a button on the CNC router on a piece of MDF. Unfortunately I don’t own the CNC router. I have a friend that runs a cabinet door shop with massive CNC routers. I should check with him on pricing … hmmmmm … maybe you are on to something. What do you think is a good price to buy it?? … just out of curiosity.

[@TheNathanlockhart]

@@DeadGoldfishProd I dunno. 40 bucks plus or minus seems like a price that would put it in the reasonable range.

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

I agree. $36-38 and I think it might move … I’ll see what is possible.

[@The-Game-Garage]

This was a fruitful discussion that I missed out on (@Sam Brock I’m glad there’s two of us keeping track of comments). Thank you @TheNathanlockhart for the great idea!

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

Ok! … not sure if you are still around but I just sent our prototype to a friend who has a massive CNC machine and maybe your wish to be able to purchase is possible. Not really sure. He talked about possibly using some of his scrap areas to make a little batch of these … stay tuned!!

[@fhuzy]

You should start a business and a kickstarter...could make millions

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

You are kind! I think I like my day job too much! :)

[@fhuzy]

@@DeadGoldfishProd Well keep it up, enjoy the videos and the time with your son. Thanks for being a voice of of sense with the gaming table video. Was honestly thinking about spending the 1k+ for the prophecy table. Only thing I need to work out is a topper to make your design also function as a desk for my wife, thinking flip it over and have a nice bottom panel..

[@The-Game-Garage]

Glad our video was a help! Would love to see what you come up with for a topper that converts it to a normal table.

[@jennifernovis916]

Wonderful stuff! Are you guys father and son?

[@The-Game-Garage]

Yes we are! Been talking about games for many years and decided it would be fun to make KZbin channel and here we are

[@DeadGoldfishProd]

So funny you ask … In our minds we forget that people don’t know our name or our relationship … we just jump right in and start talking. The first video we put up gives a very short history.

[@Situaties]

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