How I Built a Cat-Proof Cover for My Games

That’s a great opening—you’ve got personality and a super relatable problem right out of the gate. I’ll tighten it up a bit, keep your voice, and make it flow like a blog intro for the wargaming crowd:

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When I got my new wargame table, I knew right away I needed a plan to keep my lovable cat, Bandit, from going full Godzilla on my battlefield.

I could already picture it… I’m five turns into a great game, everything finally set just right, and then, out of nowhere … boom. Bandit launches onto the table like he’s leading a surprise offensive, scattering counters, shifting units, and completely rewriting history in a matter of seconds.

Let’s just say, he has zero respect for the turn sequence… or the integrity of a well-planned flank attack.

So I came up with a solution, a protective cover for the table. Pretty simple idea, but it gets the job done.

Now I’ve had a few folks ask how I built it and what materials I used, so I figured I’d pass it along. If it helps save even one carefully set up scenario from a feline “intervention,” it’s worth it.

Now, I enjoy playing wargames and like to think my tactical skills are pretty darn solid. The dice… well, they don’t always agree. But hey, the plan was sound, that’s what I tell myself, and I’m sticking to it.

That said, I’m not about to pretend I’ve got any real woodworking skills. This isn’t some master craftsman project. This is as basic and straightforward of a solution as I could come up with, something any of us can throw together without needing a full workshop or a YouTube degree in carpentry.

🛠️ Materials & Build Basics

Here’s what I used to put this together. Nothing fancy—just practical and effective:

• 1 sheet of 24″ x 48″ x 1/4″ plexiglass
  You’ll want it thick enough so it doesn’t bow when your feline general decides it’s time to inspect the battlefield from above.
• (2) 3/4″ x 48″ wooden strips
  These run along the sides and give the cover some structure (and something to actually secure the plexi to).
• 6 screws + 6 washers
  The washers help distribute the pressure so you don’t crack the plexiglass when tightening things down.

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🔧 Assembly Tips (Learn From My Experience…)

• Pre-drill your holes. Seriously.
  Plexiglass does not forgive mistakes. If you try to muscle a screw straight through it, there’s a good chance you’ll hear that dreaded crack—and now you’ve got a very expensive broken window instead of a game cover.
• Take your time lining things up.
  This isn’t a race. A little patience here saves you from rebuilding the whole thing later.
• Don’t overtighten the screws.
  Snug is good. Hulk-smash is bad.

🐾 Final Thoughts – Let’s See Your Setup

At the end of the day, this isn’t about building something perfect, it’s about protecting the time, effort, and enjoyment we all get from pushing cardboard around the table. If this simple setup keeps Bandit from launching his next surprise offensive, then I’d call that a win.

And let’s be honest… if you’ve got a cat, you know this is a battle we’re all fighting.

I’d love to see what you all have come up with to defend your own tables. Whether it’s something like this, a full-on fortress, or a solution only a wargamer could dream up, send it my way.

📸 Drop a picture of your cat-proofed gaming table in the comments or tag me on social—let’s see how you’re holding the line at home.

Because in this hobby, we’re not just fighting the battles on the board… sometimes we’re fighting the ones with paws too.