Hiding a Gaming Table in Plain Sight (with build plans!)

My classmates and I did something really similar to this for DnD, except we put the projector underneath the table with an acrylic sheet on the top. the acrylic sheet allowed us to put a camera underneath the table that would be used to pick up qr codes we placed on the bottom of figurines. the qr codes were used to trigger animations on the board, show stats, show aura, etc

2 improvements I'd want for ttrpg 1. Make the LEDs recessed and down firing so they don't beam people in the eyes and it's harder to see the led density. 2. 1ft border on the table. You don't have enough room for your GM screen, or the players for character sheets

I just finished my exams, watching this is my favourite way to relax

Just watched Simone's video about her mechanical puzzle table and now I watched this one! Both solutions are absolutely fantastic. I'm definitely trying one of them in the future!

My husband and I were literally just talking about how we wanted a game table for our new house. Like two days ago, lol. I absolutely love the timing of this and I can’t wait to make this!!!!

Absolutely love the creativeness of this! Only thing that could make it better is maybe a cup holder

I’m trying to finish up a variation of the arcade cabinet build and now I know what I can build next! Great job guys!

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This is extremely cool. I've been wanting to build a gaming table/dining room table but have been wanting to figure out a good way to make it so if liquid is spilled on the top surface it doesn't spill down onto a game underneath (my 6 yr old spills everything. I was thinking about interlocking channels between the on the top sections that led to a side channel that would just drain to the floor but it sounds too complicated

I've got a suggestion if the border isn't large enough for character sheets... Trial some clipboards. You can keep the character sheet on top, inventory, spells or specific rules under it, and notes below that. Easier to write on a thinner ledge like this table has, and keeps everything together when flicking through. But still easy if you want to pull out papers and spread them around. Also doubles as a dice surface in a pinch. It seems silly, but I noticed players were a lot more comfortable during the game. It's easy not to notice how often you're leaning over or bending your neck when reading notes. Players are more likely to lift the clipboard instead of leaning over the table. Also makes it easier to play from the couch.

It's a shame the build plans didn't include wiring schematics for the arduino for complete newbies like me, but a very impressive and motivating project overall!

Pretty darn amazing! Awesome work, guys! C-c-c-c-cool beans!

Alright...that's pretty badass! You could also use it for puzzles or Lego too! Nice job. I love the addition of the projector. Brilliant!

I love how y’all had a clip of y’all watching Hot Rod on the table. Great movie on a really freaking cool table

Been around for about 5yrs watching your videos, these by far are the absolute best type of build. Your truly gifted sir!

At the beginning I was thinking LG had a kit to make the projection shoot downward but then you showed the 3d printed parts to hold the mirror, what a great Idea!

I absolutely LOVED this project. Having (making) one of these gaming tables has been kind of a wet dream I've had for quite some time, and the idea of mirroring the projector down on the table?! IT LITERALLY BLEW MY MIND!! You guys are so creative, that's one of the reasons why I love this channel so much ^_^

About to start my build for a custom design I have - my biggest design challenge was inlaying a TV....I'll let you know how that goes in a few weeks, haha. Thanks for that Arduino code - I absolutely love the idea of player selection! As a lighting designer, the simplicity and effectiveness really shines in my books!

I love it, one thing that could improve it and make it more convenient would be adding fiducial marks around the table disguised as cup holders and some sensor near the projector. That way you could adjust the image to correct for movements on the table position when moving it around for cleaning or playing.

Awesome!! Great job bob and the team! Best of luck on y’all’s new shop