Game Board Centerpiece Ideas

An interesting centerpiece can add a lot of charm and character to a table for any event. One whimsical option for a centerpiece is a game board. Board game table decor will let your guests know right away that your event is bound to be fun and unique. Since game boards come in different colors and usually revolve around a theme, they can be converted into a versatile and inexpensive decorative element.

Uses

Game board centerpieces will work for any event aimed specifically at children or teens, but those arent the only celebrations they are suited for. Use game board centerpieces to mark the children's table at any occasion, such as holidays, weddings or family gatherings, letting them know fun is in store for them at your event. They can add a lighthearted, nostalgic touch as well to any casual adult gathering.

Decorate

Do something fun to make your game board centerpiece interesting. If your game board is Scrabble, spell out some words that are related to the event, such as a Happy Birthday message. If youre using the Game of Life, add some pictures of the guest of honor taken at his birth, graduation or wedding and place them on appropriate spots on the board. Put real candy on a Candyland game board or bake gingerbread cookie people for tokens.

Mix It Up

Give each table its own theme revolving around a game board. Place a different iconic game board at each table and decorate that table with a tablecloth, balloons, napkins, cups and plates that match the game board. If you cant find accessories that feature the specific game, find ones with colors that match.

Raise It

Give your game board more height to give it prominence on your table. Raise it by placing it on a cake pedestal, overturned clean planter or raised serving tray. Look for game boards that have a bit of height to them, such as Mousetrap, Connect Four or a chessboard with tall, stately pieces. Place some large fuzzy dice on the board or large-sized game token replicas if you can find them to make a flat game board stand out with a little more dimension.

Edible Game Board

Make your game board centerpiece edible. Make a sheet cake and decorate it with tinted frosting to match your favorite game. Try to make edible tokens by molding fondant or finding chocolate molds. Alternately, use cookies cut to match the spaces on the game board and use a real game board as a serving tray. Decorate the cookies with royal icing to match the spaces, and then lay them on the appropriate space.