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Today when someone talks about getting a game table, they are often referring to pool, ping pong, air hockey or foosball. But most of these types of games have not been around for very long, and some are as new as the 1970’s! But you can find antique game tables, and they are very nice, stylish and collectible. But they cannot be used for table tennis, hockey or foosball!

Most antique game tables are smaller than what we think of today, and are made of wood. Some were also quite ingenious. One I found was a beautiful mother of pearl and ebony table made in China in the mid 19th century. It was wonderfully inlayed with detailed oriental scenery and figures. This game table had a single, three footed leg, though most I found had the traditional four legs! The sides of the table curved inwards and the corners were rounded and fancy. The center of the table had a removable chess board on one side, and the table design on the other. When the chess board was removed, a recessed backgammon board was revealed on the inside of the table, and there was also a small drawer for storing game pieces.

The idea of a removable chess board with a recessed backgammon board underneath was not unique. Another game table I found was similar, but had some other unique features. This second table is round, made out of hardwood with a light finish and a beautiful inlay design. It has two drawers and, more unusual, four drink holders that pull out from the sides. This style table is heavily reproduced.

Many square or rectangular tables opened up to reveal a felt playing surface underneath, perfect for cards. Though a game table like this was similar in function to many others, they did come in many different styles. With a bit of searching, I found one from the French Napoleon III period from the 1860’s with a black lacquer and gilt bronze finish. Another one I found was a rare English table made of solid walnut with Iron Wood Tables Manufacturers a burl finish. Not as fancy, but still elegant.

Another French table that I found was a mahogany table from the Jacob period of the early 19th century. This game table appeared to be a small writing desk with a gold-embossed leather writing surface. But the top could be flipped over to expose a green felt card playing table, or the top could be completely removed and inside was found an ebony and ivory inlaid backgammon board. This great table also still had the original white and green tinted ivory playing pieces.

Though, I would have to say that the most deluxe and versatile table I found was from 19th century Paris. At first glance, this table looks like an ordinary side table, measuring 31” wide by 26” deep, with beautifully carved legs with casters and leg supports. But the table conceals multiple playing boards for backgammon and chess or checkers, as well as a pull out roulette wheel! But that is not all, this game table has more. The legs pull out to extend the table to a full 93”, what appears to be a decorative part of the legs becomes the middle leg support. The table top then unfolds to a long, rectangular felt top, which I believe is for a form or carrom or billiards. This is a really cool table!

So, if you are in the market for a game table, perhaps you need the modern version that invites rowdy game play for the whole family. But perhaps your life has quieted down and you mainly enjoy cards and some board games with friends. Then perhaps you should look around for an antique game table to grace your home and impress your friends. 

The 6 in 1 Casino Gaming Table Furniture is probably the coolest thing we have ever come across on the Internet.  We still can't believe how easy it is to change over, but the money that is saved in the long run is crazy to think about at all.  See, we have a friend of ours that has a detached garage that was finished and converted into a mini-casino.  It has a Craps Table, one for Texas Hold'em, one for Playing Roulette, and even one for blackjack.

While we're not even about to tell you how much all of them غير مجاز مي باشدt because they may or may not be in your budget, we do think the 6 in 1 Casino Gaming Table Furniture setup is a perfect alternative.  Heck, even he thinks so now.  We hosted a get together over the summer of 08' and he was the first person we asked to join us.  Granted, it was all the same people, but it was important to get his feedback on our new purchase.

So after we chit-chatted for awhile it was time to get our game on.  We ended up purchasing two tables because one wouldn't be  enough for everyone that comes over.  Then again if we left one on craps the entire time it would keep about 90% of our friends and family happy.  However, we did have to come up with a useful transition that would be easy on everyone and ourselves of course.

We decided that if everyone played Texas Hold'em as a single table it would last for about two hours.  Then everyone could take a break, get some food and drinks, have a smoke (we don't let anyone smoke in the house) and then we'd have it switched over to Roulette.  One thing to understand though is that we use the Blackjack table for Texas Hold'em.  Granted it's not the perfect setup, but for singles play it works just fine.

Our group is more into Craps and Roulette anyways.  Craps especially, it definitely has that "get rich quick" appeal to the game.  However, there are some who would rather watch the ball roll around the wheel.  Either way we had two games that all our friends enjoyed and they could play them as long as they wanted.  After pondering over everything the hardest part is using these with tons of people.

We're going to Balcony Railing Suppliers purchase a few more down the road, but everyone tells us there is no need.  So really it's not an issue, it's just that we're perfectionists about having the best get together possible.  Plus, when we're done using it we simply fold everything over and it looks like a table you would put magazines on and pictures of your family on.  In short we absolutely love the 6 in 1 Casino Gaming Table Furniture.  Probably a little too much considering we want to buy more.

Listen, the 6 in 1 Casino Gaming Table Furniture comes with everything that you need for every game.  This works for playing cards, steel marbles for the Roulette wheel, checkers, backgammon pieces, and everything else including 500 poker chips.  Oh, and what did Jared think of our new tables?  He absolutely loved them and thought about getting some for himself and selling the ones he has online.