So, since Arena Rex is such an awesome game, the crew and I have decided to build a couple arenas that are just as awesome. We've got several planned. I can't take too much credit for anything other than concept and some sourcing at this point, as my good friend Matt has done a lot of the heavy hitting on these guys so far. Particularly finding the Playmobil arena on ebay for a reasonable price, because that's not easy!
So, first thing we're doing is the "easy" premade arena on a sand style board. We've also got another board that we're calling the "Dirt Pit" board. This is going to represent the Legio XIII's home turf, out where the Roman Legions are making camp. This will be mostly wooden log style walls and earthworks.
We plan on two more boards. One will be a Zephyri board that will have standing stones and totem poles, and another sand board that will be making tons of use of a bunch of the Hirst Arts Egypt molds.
As of now, everything but the playmobil arena will be 24x36. This is the best use of the materials we had on hand, which was a bunch of 2' wide insulation foam (which has been shot to hell with airstoft guns and need to be filled). 24x24 is a great size for small games of Arena Rex, and we can play the long way if we have more models on the board.
Anyway, here's our beginning photos!
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