3 Months with Phalanx: Unveiling the Ultimate Gaming Experience

I’m delighted with my Phalanx acquisition and the quality of my interactions with the team at Rathskellers. I wanted to express my regular feedback I sent them as a testament to the immense enjoyment I’ve derived from my Phalanx table and the valuable personal interactions I’ve had with them. Now, I’m here to share my latest feedback I wrote them, three months after receiving my Phalanx:

“I need to share our recent experience playing Twilight Imperium 4 (TI4) for the first time on our Phalanx table with six players.

In a single word: AWESOME!

Even the custom player boards, which we used for the very first time, were unanimously deemed a fantastic addition. I wasn’t entirely convinced players would find them beneficial, but I stand corrected. What’s truly impressive is that these boards can withstand the weight of an elbow without flipping over the edge, a testament to excellent quality control. This speaks volumes about your company’s understanding of its audience.

For me, this was the first game of Twilight Imperium in 16 years where I felt completely comfortable, with ample space and no clutter. Everyone realized they were part of a premium gaming experience, underscoring the value of this table.

Some noteworthy details:

I left my phone on the induction ring all day, and it still showed 100% battery at the end of our epic game, despite continuously streaming background music to the table’s speakers.
Some players made use of our heated seat cushions and recharged them via the USB ports, which was incredibly convenient.
The LED lighting and transparent colored dice added cool visual effects to our gaming session.”

DESPITE IT BEING THE CENTERPIECE, IT NEVER FORCES ITSELF IN THE FOREGROUND. IT IS A POWERFUL PRESENCE IN THE ROOM, BUT ALSO AN UNDERSTATEMENT IN DESIGN. IT DEMANDS ATTENTION AND AWE WHEN YOU WANT IT TO, BUT CALMLY TAKES A BACK SEAT WHEN YOU DON'T.

I’m a skeptic. When I read that the table “should last for generations”, I thought that surely must be hyperbole. Boy, was I wrong – that thing is as massive as it is awesome!What I love most is that despite it being the centerpiece, it never forces itself in the foreground. It is a powerful presence in the room, but also an understatement in design. It demands attention and awe when you want it to, but calmly takes a back seat when you don’t.There is no doubt in my mind that the table will continue bringing joy into my life for decades to come!

THE PHALANX TABLE IS TRULY OUR CROWN JEWEL IN OUR DEDICATED BOARD ROOM. A GAME CHANGER.

After a thorough research on dedicated board game tables we finally decided to go for a quality product from Rathskellers.

Rathskellers superb, fun, very personal and super fast response via email gave us right at the beginning of our journey high confidence in ordering an expensive furniture overseas. Speaking of journey, take your time and bring along a lot of patience; this is not your normal IKEA trip. You are ordering a legacy product, here to stay and last for decades.

You are dealing with a high quality boutique and the experience is hence more “Tiffany’s” than “Walmart”. Thanos & family give you the feeling that they fully dedicate their time to develop the perfect table – just for you. Hence you are not only buying just a table, it is way more. It is the basis for all your future adventures with your friends and family – you buy a piece of history, an assurance for sweet memories to come.

Consequently you will feel like dying of impatience, as this table and its production needs time. But wow… what a feeling when DHL finally wires you the delivery moment. We had tiers in our eyes when the huge (125kg !!!) wooden crate ringing at your doorstep.

Our Phalanx table was beyond expectations. You immediately feel the quality when you first-time touch the heavy European oak of your table.

A BOARD GAMING TABLE IN THE MOST GLORIOUS WAY EVER POSSIBLE

Solid Oak, Metal…. and it’s durable. It’s gonna last years and years and years for us. It’s a fantastic dinner table as well. Everything is crafted to perfection. They offer a whole variety of table models and everything is customizable. Keep in mind that all of these comes with a price but….if you want a top of the line treatment for your gaming needs, be sure to check out Rathskellers. Fantastic and highly recommended!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywPyMEGg_pg

THE ULTIMATE GAMING TABLE! HIGHEST QUALITY THAT I HAVE FOUND

There are many different makers of gaming tables out there. The Rathskellers tables are the highest quality that i have found, they just look fantastic. Easy to put together, extremely good quality, i am just really liking the table. I like this possibly the best than any gaming table I’ve seen. I am giving Rathskellers the Seal of Excellence.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QyBsqmkCoA

IT IS LIKE I'VE SPENT THE LAST TWO YEARS SLUMMING IN AN ORC CAMP, BUT SUDDENLY FIND MYSELF IN RIVENDELL, SURROUNDED BY WONDEROUS ELVEN WORKMANSHIP

My Phalanx has finally arrived and gone through its first couple of gaming sessions. It is easily the centerpiece of the game room! No only does it look amazing, but it enhances the whole feeling of game night. It’s versatility gives you options to suit different games: or none at all because I could see using this as a regular dining table as well. Though mine is currently a dedicated game table, I’m sure it will play host to a few impromptu banquets for gamers.From the reviews, I knew the table would be great, but seeing it in person gives a whole new perspective on the quality. The look and feel of the wood grain under your hands as you play, the way the speed-cloth makes it easy to pick up cards, the secure place for your drinks and game pieces: all are indicative of the difference between a regular table and a table meant for gaming. I should mention that I’m upgrading from a folding card table so it is like I’ve spent the last two years slumming in an Orc camp, but suddenly find myself in Rivendell, surrounded by wonderous Elven workmanship. I’m still agog over a week later!The cellar is great, and gives an improved sight-line to the game board while corralling any stray dice that may want to fly off into the floor. I bought the 8 player table with the trench patrol and find it works well to have one leaf on the table, leaving a space for game boxes while the game is played in the nearby cellar. After we played Terraforming Mars in the cellar, we were able to add the other leaves and play Tiny Epic Galaxies very quickly without having to cleanup the game below. Both games felt great and for once there was plenty of room. I also like that the speed cloth insert is reversible, allowing you to match the surface color to the game or just give the room itself a different feel. I got a neutral gray on one side and bloody red on the other. I think Fury of Dracula is going to look great on the red side!The table really delivered beyond my expectations and I look forward to many future sessions around it. I would love to write more, but I think it’s time to pop into the game room to have coffee while reading the rules for the Mountains of Madness expansion for Eldritch Horror. I bought that one long ago but the Orc camp was scarcely accommodating for the latter, certainly a sideboard was out of the question.