What the CosmiQuake mat is for
CosmiQuake is a hex-based arena battler for two players. Rift Runners, their totems and helper bots fight over small pockets of existence across cosmic realms, and the game plays out on a 2x2 hex grid plus an action board for unsummoned helpers. The Mats by Mars play mat gives that hex field a printed home on your table.
Setup is mostly about giving the mat a flat, clean surface and checking that your chosen design matches the realm you want to play in. The catalog does not include a step-by-step rulebook procedure, so treat the steps below as practical table setup rather than official game instructions.
Lay out the mat in four steps
These steps use only what the catalog confirms about the mat: its 36" x 36" size, anti-curl behavior, slight texture and wet-erase surface.
- Clear and smooth the table: Start with a clean, dry table large enough for a 36" x 36" mat. Remove crumbs, grit or sticky residue so nothing presses into the printed surface when the mat goes down.
- Unroll with the printed side out: The mat is designed to roll up for storage and lay flat when you need it. Unroll it printed side out, then let it relax. The anti-curl construction is meant to help it sit flat, but the catalog does not specify a required flattening time.
- Check the hex field and action board space: CosmiQuake battles use a 2x2 hex grid on the mat and an action board for unsummoned helpers. Position the mat so the hex field is centered for both players, and leave room beside it for the action board and your Rift Runner cards or tokens.
- Set models and confirm grip: The mat has a slight texture intended to keep models from sliding. Place your Rift Runners, totems and helper bots, then give the mat a light nudge test before the first turn. If models shift, check that the mat is fully flat and the table beneath it is dry.
What the CosmiQuake mat confirms
- Danger Planet's CosmiQuake Play Mat by Mats by Mars: Mats available in 36" x 36" size This is the footprint to plan your table around before game night.
Danger Planet's CosmiQuake Play Mat by Mats by Mars - Danger Planet's CosmiQuake Play Mat by Mats by Mars: A wet-erase compatible, easy to clean, waterproof mat Spills and stray marks can be handled without treating the mat as disposable, though the catalog does not list specific cleaning products.
- Danger Planet's CosmiQuake Play Mat by Mats by Mars: Each mat features a slight texture that keeps models from unwanted sliding. This is the surface behavior you are checking when you place models during setup.
- Danger Planet's CosmiQuake Play Mat by Mats by Mars: An Anti-Curl mat that lays flat when you need it, and rolls up for easy storage when you don’t. Explains why unrolling and letting the mat relax is part of setup rather than an afterthought.
Choose your design before you unroll
The CosmiQuake mat comes in four Mat Design options, each paired with a CosmiQuake PlayerAid Border. The catalog does not describe what each design depicts, so choose by name and theme rather than by a promised terrain layout.
- Desert / CosmiQuake: A desert-themed mat design with the CosmiQuake player-aid border.
- Forgotten Temple (Plaza) / CosmiQuake: A temple-plaza design with the CosmiQuake border.
- Factory Floor / CosmiQuake: An industrial factory-floor design with the CosmiQuake border.
- Final Frontier / CosmiQuake: A frontier-themed design with the CosmiQuake border.
Play mat unrolling tips that match this mat
The catalog confirms the mat rolls for storage and is anti-curl, but it does not give a temperature, weight or time recommendation. Keep these tips conservative.
- Unroll early: Give the mat time to relax before players arrive rather than unrolling it as the first turn begins.
- Roll, don’t fold: The mat is described as rolling up for storage. Folding is not mentioned in the supplied information, so rolling is the safer default.
- Keep the printed side protected: The design is printed on heavy-weight matte banner material and described as scratch resistant. Still avoid dragging sharp-edged terrain across the print.
- Wipe up spills promptly: The mat is waterproof and wet-erase compatible, but the catalog does not name specific cleaners. Use a damp cloth and avoid harsh solvents you cannot verify.
What the catalog does not confirm
The supplied information does not include a required flattening time, a maximum safe temperature, a list of approved cleaning fluids, or a step-by-step official setup procedure for CosmiQuake. It also does not describe the artwork on each of the four designs in detail.
That means the setup above is a practical table routine, not a manufacturer-mandated process. If you need exact handling instructions, check the mat’s packaging or contact Mats by Mars through Contact Us before game night.
