PLAYDECK - Modular Play Table & Stool Set

Makerworld does not accept the files for R1 yet. The laserfiles will be added tomorrow.

PlayDeck – Modular Play Table & Stool Set

PlayDeck is a hybrid project that combines 3D printing and laser cutting to create a modular play table with matching stools and interchangeable game decks.

The design has a clean, minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired look, combining natural wood with softly shaped 3D-printed elements. The legs feature an organic lattice structure, adding a unique detail and showcasing complex geometries that are only possible to create with 3D printing.

The idea behind PlayDeck is simple: the table stays, the game changes. The different play decks can be swapped depending on what your kids want to play and are held securely in place with magnets.

It’s a project that combines the strengths of 3D printing and laser cutting to create something that goes beyond what either process could achieve on its own.

4 Interchangeable PlayDecks

The project currently includes four different play options:

- Ludo – a colorful classic board game for up to four players - Card Game Deck – a dedicated playing surface with integrated card holders - Jenga Deck – for stacking and balancing games - Building Block Deck – a simple play setup designed especially for younger children Each deck can be removed and replaced while the main table remains in place. Magnets help position and secure the individual decks.

A True Hybrid Project

This is not just a 3D-printing project. PlayDeck was designed from the beginning as a combination of laser-cut wooden components and 3D-printed parts.

You don’t need to be an experienced woodworker to build it, but this is also not a simple print-and-assemble project. Some parts need to be carefully aligned and glued, and you’ll need basic tools such as clamps to hold the wooden components in place while the glue cures.

Take your time during assembly – proper alignment and a clean glue-up are important for the final result.

I will provide a separate BOM (Bill of Materials) with all additional hardware, tools and materials required for the build.

Before You Start

Please be aware that this is a large and print-intensive project.

It requires a significant amount of filament, a lot of printing time and several wooden parts. The wood and additional materials also add to the overall cost. Assembly takes time as well.

So before starting, I recommend checking the complete BOM, print times and material requirements and deciding whether you want to commit to the full build.

This is intentionally not a quick weekend print – PlayDeck is a proper furniture project.

Materials

MakerWorld unfortunately doesn’t offer sheets in the required size at the moment. I hope they will become available soon.

I sourced mine from this supplier* , but I’m not sure if they ship to all countries. You can use sheets from any supplier, as long as they are 600 × 300 mm and 3 mm thick .

Dimensions

Table

Height: 412 mm

Diameter: 588 mm

Stool

Height: 252 mm

Diameter Seat: 250 mm

Step-by-Step Assembly Guide

I’ve created a very detailed step-by-step assembly guide to help you build PlayDeck correctly and avoid mistakes during the process.

The guide walks you through the assembly in the correct order and covers the important details for putting everything together properly. I strongly recommend following this guide, especially since this is a larger project with many individual parts.

The complete guide is available as a PDF attached under the Assembly Guide section. Please take a look at it before starting the build and keep it nearby during assembly.

Printer Compatibility

The current first version requires a Bambu Lab H2-series printer due to the size of some printed components.

I’m already working on an additional version that will make it possible to build PlayDeck using printers with an approximately 250 × 250 mm build area.

⚠️ Important Print Settings

Please use the provided print profiles, orientations and settings for all parts.

These are the settings the parts were designed and tested with. Especially for structural components, changing wall counts, infill, orientation or other relevant parameters can significantly affect their strength.

I cannot guarantee the same stability when using untested print settings.