Park Avenue Intersection Mat: Urban Wargaming FAQ
By Mats by Mars - Print-On-Demand Wargaming and Role | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Product Reviews
Straight answers on the Park Avenue Intersection mat: sizes, overlays, material, storage, and whether it suits your city streets.
Quick answer
The Park Avenue Intersection mat suits Marvel Crisis Protocol and similar street-level games at 36x36 inches or 34x22 inches. Choose the larger size for full urban boards, the smaller for compact play, and add a measurement overlay only if your group wants printed ranges.
Why an intersection layout changes your urban games
A crossroads forces decisions that a straight street does not: which approach to block, where to place objectives, and how to use the open center as a risky but commanding position. The Park Avenue Intersection mat bakes that geometry into the play surface, so setup starts with tactical choices rather than laying out separate road pieces.
If your collection is mostly buildings and scatter terrain, an intersection mat gives you a coherent street grid without needing a full city block of tiles. It is less flexible than a blank mat if you want to invent your own road pattern, but faster to set up for pickup games.
Size and overlay trade-offs
The 36x36-inch option covers a standard 3x3-foot skirmish area and leaves room for street width and sidewalks. The 34x22-inch option suits smaller tables or travel, but it will crop the intersection's approaches compared with the square version. Neither size is wrong; pick based on the board you actually play on.
Overlays add printed measurement guides to the mat. They help new players and spectators follow ranges without reaching for a tape measure, but some veterans find them visually busy. Blank mats keep the artwork clean and let you use your own markers. The catalog does not list overlay styles, so check the product options before ordering if you need a specific pattern.
Park Avenue Intersection mat FAQ
- Will this mat fit my table?
- Measure your play area first. The 36x36-inch mat needs a table at least 3 feet square; the 34x22-inch mat fits narrower tables but shows less of the intersection's approaches. If you regularly play on a 2x4-foot folding table, the smaller size is the practical choice. Use painter's tape to mark both sizes on your table before ordering.
- Do I need an overlay?
- Overlays print subtle measurement guides onto the mat. They speed up range checks for new players and make demos clearer for observers. If your group already uses tokens or tape measures and prefers clean artwork, choose the blank option instead. Decide as a group: overlays help teaching, blanks suit experienced players who want a clean look.
- What games is it designed for?
- The catalog specifically names Marvel Crisis Protocol, and the street layout also works for other 28-32mm urban skirmish games. It is not a good fit for games that need open fields or dense wilderness; the intersection artwork will fight your theme. Check your rulebook's recommended board size before choosing 36x36 or 34x22.
- How should I store and clean it?
- Roll the mat loosely with the printed side out and store it in a tube or upright. Wipe spills with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid harsh solvents. Let it air-dry fully before rolling again to prevent trapped moisture. A dedicated storage tube prevents creases and keeps the intersection artwork flat for setup.
- Can I use it with 3D buildings and scatter terrain?
- Yes. The flat printed streets work as a base layer under buildings, barricades, and vehicles. Keep heavy resin terrain from sitting on the mat for long periods, and lift rather than drag pieces to avoid scuffing the print. Place felt pads under sharp terrain edges if you leave a table set up between sessions.
Product facts
- Mats by Mars: Park Avenue (Intersection) Tabletop Wargaming Play Mat: Available in 36x36-inch and 34x22-inch sizes, with optional measurement overlays or a blank surface. You can match the mat to your table size and decide whether printed guides help your group or clutter the street scene.
Mats by Mars: Park Avenue (Intersection) Tabletop Wargaming Play Mat
