Muddy Ground 24”x24” / 61x61 cm - mat for wargames
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Three days of rain and the field has turned to brown mush: boots sink to the ankle, grey puddles fill every hollow, and only the odd clump of moss gives a firmer step. Muddy Ground lays that churned earth on natural rubber sixty-one centimetres a side - the two-foot table that both Forbidden Psalm and Five Leagues from the Borderlands use. The double-sided version keeps green grass on its back for when the rain finally stops.
Key features of the Muddy Ground 24" x 24" mat
- Churned mud, grey puddles - brown mud worked into ridges and lumps covers most of the mat, darker where it is wettest, with blue-grey puddles lying in the hollows.
- Moss, dry clay and a few stones - clumps of bright green moss and grass, pale patches of drier clay and a handful of pebbles break up the mud; the print stops at the ground itself - no roads, walls or trees - so the scenery is up to you.
- Two feet square, two games - Forbidden Psalm's scenarios fit two feet by two, and the Five Leagues from the Borderlands rulebook says to use a table 2 x 2 feet - exactly what this mat covers.
- Fair weather on the flip side - turn over the double-sided version once the weather clears and play on green grass; the single-sided version has anti-slip rubber below, so it stays where you laid it when the dice start rolling. Either way the mat is 2 mm natural rubber printed on polyester and cut by laser, so it wipes clean after a muddy game and goes in the bag rolled or folded.
Specification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 61 x 61 cm (24" x 24" / 2' x 2') |
| Design | Muddy Ground - churned brown mud, blue-grey puddles, moss and grass clumps, dry clay patches, pebbles |
| Versions | Single-sided rubber mat / Double-sided rubber mat |
| Reverse (double-sided) | Green grass |
| Backing | Anti-slip rubber (single-sided version) |
| Compatible with | Forbidden Psalm (Mörk Borg), Five Leagues from the Borderlands, Bushido, Relicblade, Five Parsecs from Home, Stargrave, The Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms, MERCS 2.0 (unofficial) |
| Miniature scale | 28-36 mm |
| Material | Natural rubber 2 mm, polyester top layer |
| Edges | Laser cut |
| Storage | Roll or fold |
| Made in | Poland |
Where the Muddy Ground 24" x 24" mat fits
Mud as Difficult ground in Five Leagues - the rules let you mark field features such as mud or water as Difficult or Impassable, and in Difficult terrain every inch moved costs two inches of movement; the Paths in the Wilderness expansion adds optional weather rules on top.
Four heroes and their followers - a typical Five Leagues warband is four Heroes and two Followers, six figures in all (seven or eight if you prefer), and each Luck point a hero holds can spare them one grim result when post-game injuries are rolled.
Setting up a Forbidden Psalm fight - each warrior may put down an obstacle, then a d6 is rolled, and if the roll plus the obstacles already placed comes to less than 9, more pieces can go on; after that, tests are rolled on a d20 plus a stat, where a 1 is a fumble and a 20 a critical.
Spoils from the Dying World - a slain monster's organs can be cut out and sold, but only by a warrior who passes a Presence test - fail it and the stomach turns, forcing a Morale test instead. Every coin counts, since the whole warband starts on one shared budget of fifty gold.
What makes the Muddy Ground 24" x 24" mat different
Swamp is a bog of stagnant pools, stumps and fallen branches, Early Spring is melting snow over mud, and Undergrowth a mossy forest floor. Muddy Ground is plain churned earth after rain - puddles, moss clumps and dry clay, nothing more - so it serves as a field, a village edge or ground two armies have already crossed. You will not find a smaller Muddy Ground mat; the biggest in the range measures 72" x 48".
Frequently asked questions
Are the puddles water in the rules?
Only if you say so - no rule is printed into the art. In Five Leagues you choose which field features count as Difficult or Impassable, and in Forbidden Psalm the scenario and the terrain you place set the obstacles, so settle it before the first turn.
Does Five Leagues need a bigger table?
Not necessarily - the rulebook sets up its starter scenario on 2 x 2 feet, while Modiphius says the game also plays on 3 x 3 feet. If your group prefers the larger option, Muddy Ground 36" x 36" covers 3' x 3'.
What is on each face of the double-sided mat?
The muddy field on one face and green grass with sandy patches on the other. A single-sided mat carries only the mud, with anti-slip rubber below.
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FAQ
How long does it take to make and send my order?
Products from our regular offer are usually made and handed to the carrier within up to 10 business days of your order. If your order needs more time, we let you know by email. Orders paid by bank transfer go into production once the payment reaches us.
How long does delivery take?
Courier shipments within Europe arrive within 3 to 5 business days of dispatch. Parcel post can take up to 2 weeks within the European Union and more than a month outside it. Every order gets a tracking link, so you can follow the parcel all the way to your table.
How much does shipping cost?
Free shipping from 200 EUR within the EU and from 400 USD outside the EU. Below these thresholds, delivery costs depend on the destination and parcel weight. The exact price is shown at checkout.
Do you ship outside Europe?
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Will the product look exactly like the photos?
Very close, but not always identical. Phones and monitors show colours in RGB, and each screen renders them a little differently depending on brightness and settings. We print in CMYK with our own calibration and match the print to the design as closely as possible.
Is the size exactly as listed?
Almost. Our materials are cut at high temperatures, so the final dimensions of a mat can differ by up to +/- 5 mm from the listed size. On a gaming table this difference has no effect on play, deployment zones or card layouts.
Can I return this product if it is not right for my table?
Yes. You can withdraw from the purchase within 14 days of receiving it, without giving a reason, by sending us the return form. You cover the cost of sending the product back, and we refund your payment, including the original standard delivery cost. Custom products made to your own design cannot be returned this way.
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