What the Pro Track Border actually solves

If you already play Guild Ball, you know the small bookkeeping problem that runs alongside every match: Score and Momentum need to stay visible to both players, and loose dice or tokens get nudged. The Mats by Mars Guild Ball compatible pitches with Pro Track Border build that tracking into the mat itself. The border includes Score and Momentum trackers sized for a 30mm base, so a non-fielded model can sit on the track and cheer on its comrades.

This is a buying decision about the border and the design, not about a licensed product. The catalog states plainly that this is not a licensed Steamforged Games product and that Mats by Mars is not affiliated with or sponsored by Steamforged Games. If official branding matters to you, that is a reason to look elsewhere; if you want a practical pitch surface with built-in trackers, the rest of this guide covers what the catalog confirms.

The specs that decide table fit

Surface behavior: texture, durability and outdoor use

The mat is printed on ultra-durable heavy weight matte banner material, which the catalog describes as suitable for the outdoors, let alone your gaming table. The design is described as vibrant, scratch resistant and detailed. Each mat also features a slight texture that keeps models from unwanted sliding, which is the kind of small detail that matters once bases start creeping during a crowded turn.

The catalog does not list a thickness measurement, a weight rating, or a specific cleaning procedure beyond wet-erase compatibility and easy cleaning. Treat those as open questions rather than reasons to avoid the mat: the confirmed material and anti-curl behavior are the practical points to weigh against your own table habits.

Choosing a design variant for your pitch

The design is the only option type listed, and the catalog shows twelve variants. Pick for the table atmosphere you want, since the grid overlay and border are shared across designs.

  • Grassy Spring, Verdant Fields, Overgrown Cobbles: Greener, more overgrown settings if you want a traditional pitch look.
  • Desert, Badlands, Molten Crust: Arid and harsh ground for a rougher, more hostile atmosphere.
  • Swamplands, Mushroom: Damp or strange terrain that stands out from a standard pitch.
  • Frozen Lake, Snowy Tundra, Winter's Wrath: Cold-weather designs if you want a winter setting on the table.
  • Abandoned City: An urban ruin backdrop for a different pitch feel.

Pro Track Border pitch vs a plain pitch mat

The decision usually comes down to whether you want tracking built into the surface or prefer to handle Score and Momentum separately.

  • Tracking in the border: The Pro Track Border includes Score and Momentum trackers sized for a 30mm base, so values stay visible and use a model rather than loose tokens.
  • A plain pitch without trackers: If you already use a scoreboard, app or tokens you like, the border trackers may be redundant, and a simpler pitch could suit you better.
  • Licensing: The catalog states this is not a licensed Steamforged Games product, so choose it for the practical features rather than official branding.

Before you order: practical checks

Confirm your table can take a 38"W x 36"H mat and still leave room for models and the 30mm base you plan to use on the trackers. Decide whether you want a wet-erase marker for the surface, since the mat is wet-erase compatible. And choose your design from the twelve variants at checkout, because the design is the option that changes between orders.

If you need a specific thickness, a carry tube, or detailed cleaning instructions, the supplied catalog does not confirm those details. Ask before ordering if any of them would change your decision. Otherwise, the confirmed size, material, anti-curl behavior and built-in trackers are the facts to weigh for your Guild Ball table.