Magnetic Modular Chessboard (OpenLock Compatible)

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This is a project that I've been working on and off for a long time, and I'm thrilled to finally share it. If you've followed any of my other projects, you know that I'm passionate about modular, overlapping game components and systems. You can check out some of my other work here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/253625/apocalypse-box Join me on Patreon to get access to all of my designs, including the original Fusion 360 files for this board: https://www.patreon.com/singularity_games This is a grid board that can quickly change size, is portable, and reflects different grid patterns. The board consists of individual squares connected together with either openlock connectors or magnetic clips (more on that later). This allows it to be configured in many ways and easily broken down. The key features of the board: 1. The board's size can change depending on the game you're playing. For example, a 5x5 board for Tak or Santorini, a 6x6 board for The Duke, or even a 10x10 board for playing Amazons. Tak (5 by 5 grid): The image shows a Tak Board. The Duke (6 by 6 grid): The image shows a Duke Board. 2. I wanted the pieces to be able to flip and change the grid pattern. For example, in Arimaa there are four hole/pit spaces while the rest of the board is the same. I printed the board with a wood filament that I then stained different colors on each side so the pieces could be flipped in place. Checker Pattern Chess Board (8 by 8 grid): The image shows a Chess Board. Onitama (5 by 5 grid): The image shows an Onitama Board. 3. I wanted it to be easy to reconfigure and break down. The board can be held together with standard openlock clips for a rigid structure or with magnetic clips. I included a special version of the magnetic clips that cover the edge of the squares, making it optional to use them. The Magnetic Clips use 3 by 3 mm barrel magnets: The image shows magnetic clips. The image shows magnetic clips. Here is my wife and I's Tak Table. The board can easily break down and fit in the drawer alongside the game pieces. It is also easy to throw the board into a pouch for the gamer on the go: The image shows a Tak Table. The image shows a Tak Table. Here is an example of the board held together with standard openlock clips if you want solid connections: The image shows Openlock Clip Board.