Magnetic Fast Track Game

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Human: Fast Track is a North American race game that uses cards to control piece movement on a board. You can find the rules at http://www.pagat.com/race/fast_track.html. I wanted something unique, so I created pieces with magnets that snap into place. The 20" diameter board has individual sections which were 3D printed and glued to a round wooden board. It takes many magnets but Harbor Freight sells packs of 10 for $2.99 each, totaling 157 needed. You can purchase the round board at Home Depot and an epoxy coating that resembles 50 coats of varnish. To make Fast Track, you'll need paint, glue, railroad tracks, a train engine, and magnets. I added those extra features just for fun and to get a sense of humor out in the open. Now, let's get started with building it. To assemble this project, first print all individual pieces. Next, use Locktite Super Glue to attach one magnet to its holder and then glue that to a player piece. This will help you ensure proper gluing for remaining magnets. Let one snap into place on the player piece and insert a drop of superglue in a magnet holder. Then, pull the magnet from the player piece and insert it into the magnet holder with magnetic side facing inwards, which will snap to the player piece when in place. Repeat this procedure until all board pieces are complete, with magnets properly aligned and the rest following the same procedure using another player piece. Print magnet holders in different colors for an easier process of painting the project later on as you will need 6 colors. Each player position requires a distinct color for their home row and start pen. Use graphtec vinyl cutter to cut out black or white pieces for distinguishing different colors, with darker colors using white and lighter ones black.