Following on my acquisition of the Twilight Imperium mat, I opted to add a new Star Wars: Armada mat, using the same grippiness. This will hopefully minimize the shifting of pieces during the game, and provides an alternative graphic. The mat was purchased thru Break From Reality Games in Seattle, and (unlike the prior one) arrived quickly in the mail.
My intent is obviously for Armada (despite their recent announcements, I still really like the game), but I am also planning on using it for X-Wing (when we play again) and likely for Legion. The space graphic may not be the best for a planetary scenario, but I rationalize it as a Mustafar-like planet. Even if the ground cover isn’t quite right, the grip on the figures will hopefully make up for it.
The size I purchased is of course the 3×6 foot mat. It is a thick rubber mat, with a non-slip backing, and whatever magic the grippy texture is on the front. The edges are stitched, which will hopefully allow it to last a long time.
Now I just need to get some players together to play some war games again.
