Subbuteo table tinkering again!

All Subbuteo enthusiasts like to tinker with their set up, I'm no exception. Will this item be worth it?

[@SubbuteoFocus]

Thanks for dropping by and looking at the video. Is this an item I've overlooked for too long! A small change that could make a difference, maybe!

[@phonojam3486]

i like this upgrade makes it look more like a cricket field.

[@SubbuteoFocus]

Thanks, I think it does add a little something extra 👍

[@MrHillingdon1]

As a kid in the 1970s I used some cotton as the boundary rope but it wasn’t really thick enough. For some one day games I would bring the boundary in a bit around one side by again using the cotton. Your rope does look good. I shall look forward to seeing it in a game.

[@SubbuteoFocus]

That’s a good shout for limited over games bringing the rope in. The new rope worked well. Just finished Day 3 session 3 of the India v England game and it was spot on, helped me identify 4’s much easier. No dubious scoring decisions! 🏏👍

[@user-te1hi9rx7b]

Your whole cricket pitch and stands and crowd looks impressive. I prefer playing TEST MATCH Cricket by Peter Pan though. Subbuteo football the only game i prefer from Subbuteo. When we used to play TEST MATCH we had a small model tree on the boundary when Kent were playing-replicating what they had at Canterbury ground.

[@SubbuteoFocus]

Cheers, took a bit of time to put together but happy with the look, for now! I played Test match and found it very playable but liked and like Subbuteo Cricket as it has a more realistic game play feel, bowling, batting and field placings etc. Test match as good as it was, felt like a quick set up and then it was wham bam! But like I say a good game all the same. Yes the Canterbury tree, fantastic landmark and feature. I remember when I first saw it on TV and wondered what the hell was going on! As far as Subbuteo is concerned, in order and IMHO, I like the Cricket then football then Rugby. Never played Hockey, speedway, fishing and I believe snooker was another product!

[@user-te1hi9rx7b]

@@SubbuteoFocus I had the Subbuteo Rugby game. Tried getting into it. Bought a few of the teams-but never found it that good. Recently encountered someone who is massively into the real game of Rugby League and also had Subbuteo Rugby game and said it just wasnt as good as the football game not realistic enough.

[@SubbuteoFocus]

@@user-te1hi9rx7b yes I think I’ll find the Rugby quite challenging but I’m going to give it a go.

[@soitra]

Can't complain for £5. Looks decent.

[@SubbuteoFocus]

For a fiver it was worth trying. Turned out OK as well.

[@davejames1953]

Your will find it quicker and easier when setting up to use 4 saucers in the 4 corners as it pulls the cord tight into position and will fit perfectly on the lines.🏏👍

[@SubbuteoFocus]

Thanks Dave, I’ll see what we have in the cupboard and give it a go 🏏👍

[@davejames1953]

I've seen cotton used for an inner circle and also one painted/draw using ruler and compass but I've never tried that.

[@SubbuteoFocus]

That’s a good idea for the inner circle, cotton. I’d be concerned about ruining the pitch if I tried to draw anything on it, so that’s probably best left alone!