The Monarch - A Great Board Game Table For Under $1,000

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Monarch Game Table - dragonsandgeeks.backerkit.com...
The team at Dragons & Geeks is proud to present you the Monarch Gaming Table. It is the culmination of more than 18 months of design and development with the goal of offering you one of the best quality and reasonably priced gaming tables on the market. It is our first design and we are proud to offer it on our first Kickstarter campaign at a significantly discounted price. The Monarch is sturdy, elegant, and functional. It looks as good whether you are gathering friends or family for dinner or for the latest RPG.
The table was sent to me to review.
TimeStamps:
0:00:00 - Overview
0:01:29 - Accessories
0:03:20 - Assembly
0:05:07 - The Leaves
0:09:34 - The Vault and Play Surface
0:14:00 - Reviewing The Monarch
0:18:51 - Wrapping Up
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For media inquiries, please email alex@boardgameco.com
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Пікірлер: 74

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

As a note, they're actually currently working on a mug holder!

@Dwarfurious Жыл бұрын

Sorry I literally just got my game theory table set up

@indeimaus Жыл бұрын

we need an "over here" counter

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Lol yep

@SenseiJae Жыл бұрын

I caved and backed this table since I’ve been waiting for a review I asked for from you like a year ago. Grateful to know it may have been a great purchase. I’m disappointed they haven’t been able to meet their April deadline, but still excited and having a hard time suppressing my anticipation.

@marksahlgreen9584 9 ай бұрын

@BoardgameCo. Alex, did you every give your updated opinion on this table? if so, where? if not, why? ;)

@TheJaceBurner 9 ай бұрын

Great Video, I got excited when I saw you using the same tripod I use on the table

@mauroacciaccaferri3016 Жыл бұрын

Finally an affordable board game table. Thank Alex for the suggestion. Cheers.😁

@directassault1662 Жыл бұрын

Wine glass holders around the outside work great until you shift in your chair and knock the stem out from underneath one.

@thomas822 2 ай бұрын

not gonna lie, the disappearing and reappearing card was cool indeed

@BoardGameCo 2 ай бұрын

Lol glad you enjoyed that

@desult0r Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping we can (carefully) pop out the fabric surface and use the wood under it as a second play area, for flat games like jigsaw puzzles. If that works well, perhaps I'll even DIY an additional surface to fit where the table-top leaves go. (Inspired by your multiple surfaces in "How A Board Game Table Will Help You Game More.") As a backer, I'm so glad the Monarch looks like a solid choice! It looks to be much higher quality than the slightly cheaper Jasper, and much more affordable than a comparable Wyrmwood, even considering shipping to USA. Thanks for your review, Alex!

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! And the fabric comes up nice and easy.

@shared_xp Жыл бұрын

Royals is a game that deserves more spotlight as a great chill, have tea, and hangout with a friend game. Love that you have it in your collection

@st0ox Жыл бұрын

The flick problem will probably decrease over time. I had the same problem with another table and after I accidentally spilled some water over it and after drying... the problem was gone in that area. Don't spill water over it, though, a damp cloth will do the job. I guess it has something to do with electrostaticness or fiber orientation of the fabric. But of course it could also be a problem with materials like polyester.

@kelseyjohnston1071 Жыл бұрын

Great job at the disappearing/reappearing card!! I would love to see 1 magic trick at the end of each video!

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Lol I'd run out too quickly :)

@benjaminsessler2677 Жыл бұрын

Backed this on Kickstarter, very much looking forward to receiving it. What size do you have?

@davidcampbell2008 Жыл бұрын

This is great content. Among our game group we have enough games to last a lifetime, so improving the experience while we are playing - how we can accessorize - is very interesting

@BoardGameHype Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for showing me your lovely setup in the room lol. Really helpful ;)

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Happy to help :)

@whytemeet Жыл бұрын

The flick test was the best part.

@tyrantm7 Жыл бұрын

"Well now its flicking"

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Lol it was definitely not my finest moment :)

@tyrantm7 Жыл бұрын

@@BoardGameCo please keep these little gems in your videos. Same for the scratches you caused by moving the table. It shows you as a human who makes mistakes and add an amazing amount of realism to the content

@kostasantonopoulos75 Жыл бұрын

You can use a wood varnish with the same color as the table for these scratches

@shoruk Жыл бұрын

Can you confirm the 3”? Do you value the cutouts and recesses from your filming tables elbow rests? Thanks for your insights!

@fan-i-am Жыл бұрын

Yedo! A fine choice! I would love to see you & Quackalope friends play that!

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

I do need to play it.

@OttoKahne Жыл бұрын

Living vicariously trough you while I still wait for my Archie to be delivered

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Lol fair enough

@maxf.7262 Жыл бұрын

Ty for this video!

@archer9076 18 күн бұрын

hey mate how well did the leaf system hold up? did they expand or has the gap been annoying?

@Tyfighter247 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any experience with other affordable tables like the Jasper or the new Meeples Champion from Game Theory Tables? In the market for an affordable table and hard to decide between the few budget friendly options.

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

I've used the Wyrmwood modular gaming table but that's likely the closest.

@steveowen7508 Жыл бұрын

@@BoardGameCo How does the Monarch table compare to the Wyrmwood modular gaming table?

@boredboardgamerkramer3838 Жыл бұрын

Owner of a Wyrmwood medium (standard width) here. The Monarch with comparable vault dimensions is the large (wide width). Both start at $1200 USD with topper (rustic elm option from Wyrmwood). The size is ideal for everything but the largest table hogs. We recently played a 6-player game of Sidereal Confluence and everyone was comfortable. The Wyrmwood uses a single piece of very thick felt that tucks under the sides of the table. It's removable but doesn't slide around or bunch up, and there are no gaps to swallow tiny chits or other bits. The Monarch's felt, on the other hand, looks like a couch cushion, so expect to go fishing for small parts from time to time. The interior magnetic rail is also nice and allows for further customization. We use it for player desks and 3D-printed poker chip holders. Wyrmwood also offers counter-height legs in addition to dining height - depending on your space, a dining height table may look silly, so you'll have a bit more flexibility with the Wyrmwood. And for my money, the finish on the Wyrmwood is stunning. Every other gaming table looks like cheap plastic in comparison. If you're going to drop $1200 on a table, go with Wyrmwood.

@justcallmefred Жыл бұрын

Gotta have a good coffee cup mug holder !!

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

It's coming apparently!

@kevinc9065 2 ай бұрын

Just ordered a table from this company last week thanks to your insight. How has the leaf system held up?

@BoardGameCo 2 ай бұрын

So far great!

@mholzma Жыл бұрын

I am curious why you prefer inset vs. overlay leaves. I've been going back and forth on this for quite some time.

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

The height aspect is a big factor, it maintains the same height no matter how you use the table.

@Lordserpentus 9 ай бұрын

where can i find this table, looks like it no longer available.

@ob1quixote Жыл бұрын

12:00 I love you, man. ❤✨💖💜

@JonTripp115 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I was distracted by the Great Rat Wars prototype. Any content planned for that?

@paulbarton1119 Жыл бұрын

Quick shout out that Dragons and Geeks are a British based company so reduces shipping costs for us on the other side of the pond. If you're laying down a thousand pounds/dollars for a table anyway you probably have the cash anyway but every little helps!

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fair!

@eriksjogren800 5 ай бұрын

Thank u for the video

@russellandrews8664 Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, any chance you can measure the table please? I am interested to see what size this is in comparison to the pledge manager. Thanks

@boredboardgamerkramer3838 Жыл бұрын

Looks small, so probably the Medium. Tell me what you play that covers the most surface area and I might be able to suggest a size for you.

@seanbadger9431 Жыл бұрын

This one has 5 leaves so it's the medium. The large tables have 6 leaves.

@firechickenreviews Жыл бұрын

The "Flick Test" only way to prove if a gaming table is worthy hehe....jokes aside now I am going to have to test my table out and see how well it flows over the fabric resistance.

@chrismichael9556 Жыл бұрын

Nice slight of hand

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Lol thanks

@mr_boom105 Жыл бұрын

This table looks awesome for board games, however it looks like it doesn't work so well for use as a dining room table.. The table surface looks like it sits pretty high, can you confirm?

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

Haven't measured it but it completely feels like regular height.

@nickm8425 6 ай бұрын

Since its been 8 months, can you now review it over time?

@perwesterlund1725 Жыл бұрын

Do they deliver from inside EU also or only US market?

@j3errym Жыл бұрын

It's a UK based company, hence you pledge in £s, ships from centres in US,UK and EU

@jonathana6298 Жыл бұрын

But how long have you had the table for? 😅

@MehdiHusain 10 ай бұрын

With the shipping and the taxes, the final price gets closer to 2000

@BoardGameCo 10 ай бұрын

Ouch, sorry

@trent_E 7 ай бұрын

Where can you buy one now?

@BoardGameCo 7 ай бұрын

I think you have to wait for the Kickstarter to deliver.

@MarioAdNoman Жыл бұрын

I really want a board game table , and I've seen so many in the channel But I can't bring myself to buy one, since I can't get a group of people to play to have an excuse to get it ! :(

@Sikkasill Жыл бұрын

I feel you brotha....