Car Wars Arenas

[Blue Ghost]

I checked e23 for a description of this product, but it was pretty vague. Can someone tell me what arenas are included in the box?

Thanks in advance.

[Parody]

From this Kickstarter update:

- The EFS Test Track is now the BattleGrip Bowl.
- The Warrior Stadium is now Dynamax's KEAR Coliseum.
- The Midville Duel Arena is now the Chris French Memorial Arena.
- The Macon Duel Extravaganza is now the GameRustlers.com Arena.
- The Airship is now the Hightech Fuel Refining Arena.
- The Grand Pier is now The Iron Mike.
- The Rubberway is now the McKimmet Autodome.
- Portland Arena is now the Nixon Northumberland Arena.
- Verdun Downs is now the Catalyst Game Labs Arena.
- And the Harshman Memorial Stadium is now Lord British's Origin Arena.

[Blue Ghost]

Really? Interesting. Thanks.

[Suncrush]

Originally Posted by Blue Ghost

Really? Interesting. Thanks.

It's a very good set. A little of everything.

[Blue Ghost]

I went ahead and ordered it from a game store (my FLNGS did not have it).

Many thanks.

[TheAmishStig]

Originally Posted by Suncrush

It's a very good set. A little of everything.

I'll second that. "Figure 8" race tracks, dueling arenas, multi-level arenas, gimmick arenas (like the pier)...it's a real nice variety.

I would recommend investing in a sheet of plexiglass, or something of the sort to lay overtop of and flatten out the maps; being folded 4-ish times makes for some pretty meaty crease ridges.

[Blue Ghost]

Many thanks. I do seem to recall that the old maps in the zip locks were folded many times.

[43Supporter]

Originally Posted by Blue Ghost

Many thanks. I do seem to recall that the old maps in the zip locks were folded many times.

Twice lengthwise; 3 widthwise. The original Pocket Boxes were 4" x 7" internally; the maps were 21" x 32"; so to make them fit, the maps were folded in half widthwise, then S-folded lengthwise, then W-folded (or "accordioned") widthwise.

(And if we're ever at the same con, I'm available for autographs. ;) )

[Magesmiley]

Originally Posted by TheAmishStig

I would recommend investing in a sheet of plexiglass, or something of the sort to lay overtop of and flatten out the maps; being folded 4-ish times makes for some pretty meaty crease ridges.

Yep. I usually folded them in the opposite direction to take the worst of the creases out. I used to put clear tape around the corners to protect the map and then tape the corners to the table (on the tape applied to the map, so the tape holding the map can be removed without causing damage).

My budget is a bit more plentiful these days though, and Plexiglass is definitely a good way to go.

[JimTullis]

I think the maps are 21 x 32 usable area, and a bit bigger than that with the borders.

I'm at work so I can't measure mine now.
BUT I put mine in a poster frame from Walmart and it fit almost precisely.
I'm pretty sure it was the Mainstays "Basic" 22 x 34 poster frame.
I thought it was a pretty odd size, being only 2 inches each way from 2ft x 3ft.

The "basic" frame has the least amount of frame, some of their other frames seem like they would be intrusive. It's not a bad deal, you get a Cardboard Backing sheet, an Advertising sheet (roll it over for a blank white sheet for a custom arena), a thin sheet of plex, and four poster frame bits that slide on the sides for under $10. And it has a couple of hangers on the back, so you can hang it up when not in use.

I would stick a bit of packing tape over the hangers to keep them from scratching a dining table.

I'm pretty sure you could stick 2 or 3 arenas in one of these and just swap them around as needed.