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[@fireant202]

Drink coffee out of a travel mug, problem solved. They're specifically designed for cupholders like in cars etc.

[@NoPunIncluded]

This is a comment that's been repeated but I'll answer this again. Yes, that's sort of a solution but travel mugs are either tacky plastic or lined with metal. Tea tastes horrible out of both and in the comfort of my own home I don't feel like compromising. Someone else suggested IKEA mugs with a tiny handle at the very top and they sort of look OK, and they would work, but I'll be honest - not crazy about them.

[@pattylank8939]

@@NoPunIncluded i have some ceramic travel mugs that don't compromise really

[@d.aardent9382]

@@NoPunIncluded it would not be too difficult to carefully cut out a slot as you were mentioning. I would scribe lines where the cut was going to go and use either a brand new very sharp mini hacksaw blade and brace and just manually cut it carefully, or use a motorized dremel type cutting tool with the aluminum oxide disc cutting wheel and carefully,slowly cut down as far as ya think it needs to be. The wood would be fairly easy and use a chisel to cut out the chunk ya dont want the rest of the way but then the remaining metal piece would need to be scribed along the inside horizontally where you want the bottom of the slot to be and then depending on the type of metal i would try and carefully bend the metal at the scribe line where you want the lowest edge of the slot and the metal could be carefully broken off smooth and then would just require some filing to finish all the edges. Or if the slot doesnt need to be very deep, a larger grinder wheel (like 8 cm diameter X 1-2cm thick) could be used in a drill and a slot, carefully , slowly ground out to the depth ya need. Then just a little filing to finish smoothing. A furniture repairman should be able to do it for you i would think, if they were comfortable with doing a custom mod like that.

[@stuartcoyle1626]

No no no! Just use a Chinese or Japanese tea cup. No bothersome handle to worry about and fine tasting tea. Don't use a tea ceremony bowl though.

[@Phelixc]

@@NoPunIncluded I have some nice ceramic mugs that have leather around it to keep your hands from burning from the coffee/tea in it, and I suspect it would fit nicely in the cupholder. Just send me the table and I will confirm it ;)

[@pfefferle74]

Every table is a gaming table.

[@LeviathanMech]

SUSD would have intentionally and unintentionally spilled a drink on the table to test it...

[@benarthur3177]

I almost fell out of my chair when Efka put the beer bottle directly on the table without a coaster....

[@diSTUD013]

"This is not something that you have to buy, these tables are very expensive", I took my kitchen table and converted it into a gaming table in a weekend. It is not even remotely as nice but if you just want to have a table to eat on and then play games on a felt surface it is pretty simple to do.

[@z-beeblebrox]

Sure, and that's a great solution, but that's starting from the premise of already having a table in the first place. Once you leave the land of Ikea (and even within it) furniture in general is pretty expensive, and wood furniture is typically even more expensive than that. So it depends on perspective. If you're already looking at regular boring normalman tables at around $800, you may as well look at a convertible gaming table for slightly more

[@B0rghalRantipole]

@@z-beeblebrox More like for double the price. The 6p version comes in at 1300 GBP with the top and without accessories. Considering I got my IKEA table for 150 GBP and it can comfortably seat 10 people if need be and still looks almost new after 3 years of daily use, I don't think being able to pause a game in progress AND settling for a smaller table is worth 1000+ extra pounds.

[@AutisticWombot]

@@B0rghalRantipole like he said, once you leave the land of IKEA...

[@KesSharann]

@@z-beeblebrox I paid $15 for a thrift store dining table, took the top off, bought maybe $15 worth of parts to make a bottom and attach it, and used wooden scrabble tile holders to make the original top fit back on without sliding around. The pocket inside is about 7cm or 3 inches tall. Originally the table new was probably $80, if that. I might buy some plastic folding boat cup holders, that can hold cups with handles, to attach to the legs. Those are maybe $5 each.

[@z-beeblebrox]

​@@KesSharann That's cool. Do you want to hear about the time I built a mountain bike for a little under 50 bucks? I probably could've gotten it down to $30 but I splurged on the seat. It already has a holder for water bottles, so I'm ahead of you there.

[@zune001]

We got this delivered just a week ago, and it's NICE. We did have the money to spend and in this case it was worth it. Somewhat inspired by your comments on the table, so thank you!

[@NoPunIncluded]

We've been enjoying ours more and more. It's great.

[@RepeatRepeatPro]

I've recently spent half that for a real nice 1x1.8m table with a smooth resin finish. I would love a gaming table like this and seriously considered it, but decided I don't need to cover up my games if I don't have kids so a nice flat surface is all is needed.

[@RamonMercadoReyes]

New table looks amazing!

[@omni875]

They make a tea/wine attachment, they show it in their kickstarter video, I make these with my tables. I've been making my own gaming tables for a couple years now, I raise the table slightly, and then add a skirt around the bottom of the table with slide through rails which will hold the leaves under the table that can be pulled out on either side as a table for manuals or laptop etc. I also move the card holder grove out from the table edge so you can see the bottom of the cards.

[@NoPunIncluded]

I'm not sure how well their wine attachment would work. That hole doesn't look very big and... well you saw my cup.

[@d.aardent9382]

Im never going to buy a superduper game table such as this, but ya made it very entertaining watching you talk about it and enjoy it. I just appreciate nice woodworking as i do it for part of my business and so its interesting to see about these different tables gimmicks and features.

[@teehlfx5238]

Love the table! Wish they could build some slots along the bottom side of the table for storage of the leaves. Something the leaves could slide right into and be out of the way. That would be convenient. And your tea mug cup holder. For the coffee you were drinking.

[@gwidoidziak9279]

Read more about The Megan Board Game Table kick.agency/news/megan-board-gaming-table-geeknson/ if you want.

[@frozengamer698]

If this was available in North America I would have considered one. Looks great, simple design and I think a great price for a hardwood table.

[@nikolagacar544]

How does the tablecloth looks like on this table (due to indentation between the wooden plates)?

[@chiproush7480]

a fine review of a table, for a self-expressed non-table-reviewer. Also, I miss feeling clever when I spot an album cover I recognize in your videos. Take good care, E&E. Be safe. I want to meet you IRL someday and play on your cool table (probably without charging my phone through it)

[@pierrewhite2062]

Great review. Fair. Thank you.

[@Merlandese]

Great review of my favorite board game ever: Table

[@worm1618]

Did you get the natural oil or varnish finish for your table?

[@CB-yh3db]

Beautiful table. If I didn't already have a gaming table, I would get this one.

[@stacie_everdell]

LOL...you are delightful to watch, even when you are reviewing a table. :)

[@David_S_TO]

Here in Canada, you can buy an air insulated glass with a silicone top that has a drinking hole. It's like a glass and silicone version of a medium takeaway coffee cup.

[@thisbymaster]

As a person looking for a coffee table replacement that we use for board gaming and that I live in the US that statement of only in Europe just crushed me.

[@NoPunIncluded]

:(

[@Geeknson]

hi Steffan, we have a few US requests in regards to Megan table. We are coming to two Us conventions, PAX Unplugged and PAX East. If you're OK with collecting your table from these conventions, then there is a possibility. We have only a limited number of tables which we can offer that way. Obviously, it will dramatically limit the shipping cost as well.

[@dfmchfhf9553]

if you're in the u.s. you've got a number of other similar choices! try looking into Wyrmwood, Table of Ultimate Gaming, or BoardgameTables - all common presences at the north american board game conventions - among others. visited a former coworker in Seattle a couple years ago and would almost swear they were just unpacking this exact same table model - including the interlocking topper, accidental card rail, and removable surface.

[@Mentat1231]

I finally lost it at "that's coffee". I don't why, but that was hilarious.

[@pucke1bd]

I read this comment before getting there and lost it just like you did when I finally got there.

[@christianringlstetter6814]

Me too... 😁👍

[@Smashpack85]

Me as well. It had no right being as funny as it was. Almost spit out my lunch

[@moltenbullet]

I've always wondered why they don't make these a rotating table instead. Like something you can flip over and have the game side down when you're dining, with a solid dining side. They could use simple latches to keep the tabled locked, and then release the latch and have the weight of the table rotate itself like meat on a spit roast. I suppose the only disadvantage is that you can't keep your games on the table across multiple days - but if you're already using it as a dining table also.....

[@danielengel4593]

What are the colors of the wood and the inlay named?

[@JakeVidzOfficial]

Great Video!

[@littlepinkfish]

What does it look like under the blue matt? I want to know if holes are available to put cables through to sit a TV on it (laying flat)?

[@littlepinkfish]

For dnd maps haha 😄

[@NoPunIncluded]

i don't think this table is well suited for that

[@benjaminbruhn4360]

Thanks for sharing. I am seriously considering a Megan...

[@TheBbadger]

Besides the lovely trimmings, these tables are just too damn small. For some reason I always picture trying to play Lisboa or Twilight Imperium on the table and say to myself 'nope'

[@MrKing0fTown]

Yes, but if you have a small space it's perfect. A lot of people don't have room for a big table anywhere. He mentioned all of it in the previous table video about why it had to be a certain size, and had to be able to cover the game area. Besides, if you're playing a game of TI, just grab all the tv trays around the house and set them up for your tech boards :P

[@robertyoung8615]

I have a Jasper from board game tables dot com and it has been pretty for everything. Yes we've even played 4p Lisboa comfortably on the playing surface. The ONLY games we've had to play on the topper which unlike this table actually increases the area of the table is Heroes of Land Air and Sea because the playmat is massive. Even Rising Sun with its playmat was fine for a 5p game on the game surface. If I recall correctly that game surface size is 5'*3.5' which becomes roughly 5.5'*4'' with the topper on. For an $1100 table shipped I can't recommend it enough. The build quality is excellent and the finish on the table looks great. The ONLY knock I can make on it is it doesn't have any tech upgrades on it like the charging ports but it has rails for cupholders, extended trays etc. Honestly I don't think I could even utilize the charging ports because of where its positioned anyway.

[@omnivoid0776]

This is exactly what I thought. It’s beautiful and everything but too small for some of my games. I suppose for the larger ones you could leave the lid on but that defeats the point....

[@redsands1001]

Yeah I'd love a mug holder

[@grimdarkly]

Can you confirm what fabric this is? Looking at a Denis table from them and they offer velvet or baize, I feel like what you have here is velvet, is that right?

[@NoPunIncluded]

I think so? I honestly do not know. Maybe you can e-mail Geeknson and ask them if they gave us baize or velvet.

[@fartymcbutterpants7063]

Plug the bottom of the cup holder so your teacup sits up a bit higher. Maybe cut a round block of wood and drop it into the bottom of the holder.

[@n8zimphotography]

Put a stack of coasters or a piece of foam into the cup holders to make them shallow. Problem solved, especially if you never have to worry about spilling.

[@stefkeegan4391]

This looks amazing, and now they do have a tea cup holder and other new add-ons (including a cat holder hahaha!) Sorry mum, I'm in love with a table.

[@ericfinley220]

A thermal travel coffee cup fixes your tea problem. I use a vacuum wand on my table top and it cleans it very well. I love this table.

[@TheTrienco]

Hm, I saw a table where the boards would be stored inside the table. Basically slots at the underside where you could slide them in. Not sure how well that works for people with long legs...

[@aaronhall7667]

TheTrienco the cheat fix for that is to utilize blocks to raise the table up 1-3” as needed. Makes a quick way to accommodate those that need it and then can be removed when not needed.

[@Brotzkopf]

Man I wanna play games with you so bad :( Hopefully I can meet you guys in Essen someday.

[@thefilthelement]

It can't be that hard to put a little area rug between the couch and table leg for a power cord

[@NoPunIncluded]

First up, why would you want to have that situation in your home? Second, the proprietary connector limits the length of the cable, meaning you have to have an extension lead under your table. It's messy and pointless. Just charge your phone elsewhere.

[@MarcBurrage]

Which size table did they send you?

[@NoPunIncluded]

The smaller one, which fits very nicely in our office

[@uzaygemisi1716]

You should use Turkish tea glass.

[@jnkstry_]

May I ask if this ist oil or varnish?

[@NoPunIncluded]

I have absolutely no idea.

[@jnkstry_]

@@NoPunIncluded thanks for the instant reply, too bad though that you can't tell. Will try to get a response from geeknson.

[@FilipWiltgren]

Dammit, Efka, you just cost me £900! Curse you and your marvelous gaming table!

[@NoPunIncluded]

Probably more as there's a lot of added cost for shipping and accessories.

[@andyleighton3616]

@@NoPunIncluded Yep for a start £900 is the table without the leaves on top isn't it. Extra £200 for those bits of wood

[@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth]

A grain of salt? One grain....

You do realise that you already mentioned how to make the beer holder into a teacup holder? Put the saw to that pristine wood and metal, and there you are!

[@Trea2409]

We use Bodum mugs with our gaming table :).

[@yumo]

I dig it, but I'm not into the way the wood looks

[@jwspiker]

you need a tumbler for your tea

[@unicornep1818]

Is the edge of the room what you humans call walls?

[@Br0kenM0nkey]

I could shell out $100 in this COVID era for Frosthaven... because I mean, Isaac is awesome. As much as I really want a nice gaming table though, $1,100+ is ridonkulous. I'm very jelly that you got it for free though. I expect to see it featured in all your upcoming videos!

[@NoPunIncluded]

Spoilers, it won't be. We are keeping it but our living room is table free. We use a foldout table to shoot our reviews. This table will stay in our office and you can see it on our livestreams on Twitch.

[@capmelonie]

Respected you from the beginning, but giving your honest oppinion on a free **** priced table gets your extra credit!

[@Spankatank.]

How do you have North Africa already!?!?!

[@NoPunIncluded]

We have our ways. We'll be streaming it on twitch on the 21st.

[@Spankatank.]

@@NoPunIncluded Any quick tease on whether you like it more than Normandy?

[@phelyxz]

Put your tea into a thermo bottle and enjoy a) your table more B) warm tea

[@NoPunIncluded]

no no no no no no tea tastes HORRIBLE out of those things.

[@NoPunIncluded]

Did I say no? I meant no.

[@vaclavsprta9803]

@@NoPunIncluded The cheapest ikea mug FÄRGRIK would fit.

[@NoPunIncluded]

@@vaclavsprta9803 Okay, those might actually work!

[@Geeknson]

Vaclav is right - they do work. Thank you IKEA :)

[@erran90]

I have wet dreams with this gaming table...

[@WatchItPaintIt]

I am a KZbinr too! They better be careful with dat customer delivery service :-D :-D Just one question please : what size is that Megan table? the 4-6 or the 6-8? Thanks man, enjoyed the video a lot!

[@masiczobe6074]

Get a beer shaped tea cup.

[@corradomorgana]

Normalise volume...too quiet. Nice vid. Keep at it!

[@christophermoore8524]

Would love a gaming table, but I can’t get the thought of my kid spilling a giant glass of milk into it and ruining the felt, cool liquid draining reservoir or not.

[@liamcage7208]

Geeknson make good tables but they aren't to my taste. I find the game well/surface is too deep and they are not "Fancy" enough to justify the expense. I do appreciate that much of the expense comes from the materials and craftsmanship involved but let's be honest, does that matter that much to the majority of gamers sitting around your table eating crisps and drinking beer (including the owner)? I do like the leafs though. I always imagine that I'd leave 1 leaf in at the end of the table and use that as a Game Master station. A cost effective alternative for those of us not fortunate enough to be given a table is the GameTopper, however the cost increases dramatically the farther away they have to be shipped from the United States (I live in Canada so it isn't too bad).

[@TheSquirtpie]

It's coffee

[@mrblack85]

Looks too deep to me, doesn't seem comfortable to be reaching that far into the table all the time.

[@Gagu11]

I have a huene table and absolutly comfortable

[@jozefzero9618]

Hypocrisy is not on the x y axis...it on a z axis which is always appropriate in a world where commodity meets production media. Means become justified. Worry not Efka, Bessie approves.

[@dizz3890]

I know it's for the jokes but you know you can buy mugs with no handles? Genius I know.

[@scottwallbank4794]

Handle less mugs for hot drinks over a board game. You're clearly braver than me.

[@radioactiveali4619]

Get. A. Thermos.

[@NoPunIncluded]

You get a thermos! Have you had tea from a thermos? It's horrible 😭

[@radioactiveali4619]

Hehe. I’m more of a coffee drinker but my other half inhales her tea and swears by her thermos.

[@Cameronwatt]

@@NoPunIncluded I like flask tea, it does taste different but you just got to imagine your having a picnic in skegness. Also if you use a flask for tea and tea only it tastes better than a flask that has been used for coffee.

[@mahna_mahna]

10:42 "This table is only available in Europe." I feel like this was a bit buried. At best, watching this video will simply make me dissatisfied. A big fan of the channel, but this was a bit of a miss. (Which is not to say I'm grousing because it's not available outside Europe. Europe often gets screwed over on various things. Glad that they get something that is for them! But I probably didn't need to watch a 10 minute commercial for something I'm not allowed to buy.)

[@NoPunIncluded]

I mean, looking back it does seem like unfortunate structuring. I can assure you we definitely didn't do it intentionally. Noted for the future.

[@mahna_mahna]

@@NoPunIncluded Understood and no grudges held. Thanks for listening!

[@jebus1166]

The current kickstarter says in the comments that they’re planning on doing an NA kickstarter very soon.

[@huyvuminh1048]

great reverse psychology I won't buy this or am I ?

[@Bluebeetle2008]

Game Tables are Not Food