Board Game Points Tracker (0-999)

Board Game Points Tracker

Overview

This magnetic points tracker can be your new companion alongside any board game. Print one for each player and track three resources up to 9; or track points/energy/health/money/fish up to 999! Or assign each player to a row (up to 3 players and 9 points). The sliding action is satisfyingly smooth yet clicky, and accidental bumps and jiggles won't change your set numbers. Use it as a fidget between games.

Materials

• 5x3mm neodymium magnets (33)
• 10mm M3 screws (4)
• M3 hex nuts (4)

See below for purchasing options.

Assembly

1. During the pause at layer 49, place 30 magnets in the pockets in the base and resume the print (works best with a stainless steel nozzle as opposed to a hardened steel nozzle).
2. Screw the M3 screws into the holes in the base to pop out the supports in the nut pockets. 
3. Place the hex nuts in the pockets and tighten the screws further to pull the nuts into the pocket. Then unscrew.
4. Remove the supports from the sliders, and clean up the support residue with a scraper or knife, ensuring the side is smooth and slides freely in the tracks.
5. Put three magnets in the pockets of the three sliders, and place the sliders in the tracks to check if the magnets are the right orientation.
6. (optional) Put a drop of superglue in the pockets to hold the magnets in place.
7. Put the sliders into the slots of the top piece by turning them 90 degrees one way and then 90 degrees back.
8. Place the top with the sliders over the base, ensuring that the magnets don't fall out and the sliders sit inside the tracks.
9. Push the sliders back and forth to ensure they're running smoothly; sometimes light sanding or a bit of candle wax can help increase smoothness.
10. Screw all four corners down
11. Pull out a game and track some points!

Tips

• If the sliders aren't running smoothly, ensure the sides are smooth (sand or trim with knife). You can also try adding some candle wax as a lubricant.
• If it's too noisy, try pushing down on the sliders a bit as you slide them back and forth.

Future Plans

I would love to make a version with numbers colored in a contrasting filament instead of cut out of the surface, but I don't have an AMS. Consider boosting this post to help me get there.