Megamat^TM – Reversible Game Mat (1″ squares/1″ hexes) – by Chessex

Manufacturer: Chessex

Material: Vinyl

Size: 34.5×48”

Writing suggestions: Wet erase markers

Features: Double sided with a 1” square grid on one side and a 1” hex grid on the other.

Advantages: Your dungeons are sprawling and tricky and you are constantly surprising your players with new twists and turns. Your have a nice big dining room table and you need a map to fit the scale! Maybe you desire to just quickly illustrate rooms and landscape features. Your map needs to be large enough to show the adventure, but you also want to be able to change up the picture on the fly. Wet erase markers are your friends, and you love to make magic in shades of black, red, blue, and green. You don’t mind getting a little wet when you erase your masterpiece for the next big scene; it’s all part of the game! If this sounds like you, then the Chessex Megamat™  reversible game mat is the best choice!

Preventing Megamat Creases:

Try to keep the Chessex megamat rolled when not in use. Folding will produce creases that may not come out easily. Although every crease is different, most can be coaxed out.  One method is to lay the mat out flat and apply several books directly on the crease for a period of several hours or perhaps overnight.  Another method is to use warm water poured over the spot to soften it and then knead out the crease.DO NOT iron your game mat or expose it to excessive heat, sunlight, or flame.

Megamat Cleaning:

This should be done using only a mild detergent.  If you desire to use a stronger solution or solvent, it should be tested first on a small portion of the megamat to avoid destroying the surface and/or the printed pattern. A toothbrush or other bristle brush can help facilitate the removal of stubborn stains.

Using Pens On Your Chessex Megamat:

Use only WATER-SOLUBLE pens.  Water-based overhead projection pens (OHP) work best, as they are designed for use on plastic. DO NOT use grease pencil or dry-erase pens. The vinyl surface of the Chessex Megamat is too porous to allow for easy removal of these substances.Overhead projector pens are available at most stationery and art supply stores. Do not leave ink on the reversible game mat overnight if possible, since permanent staining may occur. Daily clean-up is the best assurance of a long-lasting megamat.  Note: We have found that RED pens have a particular tendency to stain if left on overnight.  We recommend that this color be removed as soon as possible.  Other colors known to commonly cause problems are PURPLE, BROWN, ORANGE, and YELLOW. Try not to leave them on the mat for a prolonged period of time.