Chessex Role Playing Play Mat: Battlemat Double-Sided Reversible Mat for RPGs and Miniature Figure Games (26 in x 23 1/2 in) Squares/Hexes

by Chessex

Product Features

• Useful for nearly every roll playing game (RPG) and miniature game available today
• Mat is reversible and have both 1in squares on one side and 1in hexes on the other side.
• Chessex mats are made from expanded vinyl to bring you the highest quality mat currently available
• Mondomats measure 54in x 102in (137cm x 259cm) are availble by special order only

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0015IQO2O
• Item model number: CHX96246
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,819 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #10 in Toys & Games > Games > Game Accessories
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

Chessex Battlemat with 1 in (25mm) Hex, mats are made from expanded vinyl bring you the highest quality mat currently available. The Battlemat measures 26in (66cm) x 23 1/2in (60cm)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chessex Battlemat, January 27, 2010

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Matthew Bowers (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chessex Role Playing Play Mat: Battlemat Double-Sided Reversible Mat for RPGs and Miniature Figure Games (26 in x 23 1/2 in) Squares/Hexes (Toy)

Came folded and extremely creased, but several hours under heavy books took care of that. Storing it in the original package tube. Using colored Vis-A-Vis wet erase markers and a water/detergent solution with paper towels to erase. Warm colors like red tend to stain, but the water/detergent handles that well.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality, September 3, 2009

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QE (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Chessex Role Playing Play Mat: Battlemat Double-Sided Reversible Mat for RPGs and Miniature Figure Games (26 in x 23 1/2 in) Squares/Hexes (Toy)

I was actually pleasantly surprised by the durability of this mat. I was expecting something maybe a bit more flimsy, but this is made of good quality solid thick vinyl that lies perfectly flat. If you're looking for a mat for playing miniatures I'd probably recommend the larger mat, but for rpg use, this mat will cover pretty much all but the most epic battles while also leaving table space for books. Having it made for wet-erase markers is a great feature as they won't smudge as readily as dry-erase would. Great product.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice to have, March 29, 2010

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Kelu (Small Town MN, USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Chessex Role Playing Play Mat: Battlemat Double-Sided Reversible Mat for RPGs and Miniature Figure Games (26 in x 23 1/2 in) Squares/Hexes (Toy)

Previously in my Role-playing games, we always used Star Wars Miniatures maps no matter what the setting. Unless it was one of those time where I set up terrain and we used inches instead of squares. It was fun, but we had to use the same maps for many different things, and the maps were always exactly the same.

Now, using a set of wet-erase markers, I can just sketch a quick map, add in any important details (Cover, computers, equipment, all that fun stuff) with another color or two, and voila! A different map.

I will point out for other potential buyers the mat came with a "Care & Feeding" sheet (That's right, care and FEEDING. Weird, huh?) that says NOT TO USE DRY ERASE.
DRY ERASE can stain it. Use only water-soluble pens, it says.