FLG just dropped new 11th Edition 40k terrain area footprints in MDF and clear acrylic, that gives players an easy way to define the table.
If you’ve been staring at the new 11th Edition terrain area footprints and thinking, “Cool, now I need a pile of weird layouts,” Frontline Gaming is aiming to eliminate that headache. Their new 11th Edition terrain footprints come in two flavors, full color MDF or clear acrylic, and both are built around the recommended base sizes from GW right out of the pack.
Competitive 40k players, event organizers, and even home-table regulars all run into the same mess sooner or later: terrain looks great until somebody has to figure out where the footprint starts, and where it ends, etc. These bases cut through a lot of that table-side nonsense and make setup and playing 40k a whole lot cleaner.
FLG’s New 11th Edition 40k Terrain Area Footprints Are Built for Faster Setup
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Frontline Gaming now has two new 11th Edition 40k terrain area options for 11th Edition tables, and both use the recommended footprints straight out of the pack. Which is great because it means no tracing templates, no eyeballing dimensions, and no last-minute “close enough” fixes before round one starts.
Both versions are made to order, so there is a little wait time, but FLG says it’s only 3 extra business days to ship, which isn’t too bad!
The Full Color MDF Set: $55
The more visually appealing option (well, unless you have an awesome mat to play on) is the full color MDF set, which gives you printed 11th Edition 40k terrain area footprints that make boundaries obvious during play. If you want your board state to be readable at a glance, this is a clean pick.
Plenty of games are won or lost on movement, toeing into cover, or whether a unit is actually inside a terrain feature. A bold, visible footprint keeps those calls from turning into the usual midgame measuring debate where both players suddenly become amateur surveyors.
The full color set includes 16 bases across five footprint sizes. So, for players who want a fast answer without extra hobby work, this feels like the easy button.
Here’s what comes in the full color MDF set:
- 4× 11.5″ × 7″ Full Color MDF Base
- 2× Triangle 8″ × 11.5″ Full Color MDF Base
- 4× 6″ × 4″ Full Color MDF Base
- 2× 10″ × 2.5″ Full Color MDF Base
- 4× 6″ × 2″ Full Color MDF Base
For clubs and tournament tables, the visual clarity is probably the biggest selling point. Judges and opponents can see what’s going on fast, and that usually means fewer weird conversations once dice are already rolling.
Clear Acrylic Layout: $50
The second option uses the exact same 16-base spread, but swaps the printed MDF for clear acrylic. So, for those of you who like your table to stay visually open, this is the version that probably makes more sense.
That’s especially true for players who’ve spent real time and money building a good-looking board. Scenic mats, painted ruins, scatter pieces, and display-style tables can start to feel cluttered when every feature sits on a loud base.
Clear acrylic keeps the footprint in place for gameplay without covering the board underneath.
That can be a big deal outside strict tournament play, too. A lot of home games and local store setups live in that middle ground where players want the table to look cool but still need terrain to function consistently. Acrylic helps keep the board cleaner without giving up the practical benefit.
Here’s what comes in the clear acrylic set:
- 4× 11.5″ × 7″ Clear Acrylic Base
- 2× Triangle 8″ × 11.5″ Clear Acrylic Base
- 4× 6″ × 4″ Clear Acrylic Base
- 2× 10″ × 2.5″ Clear Acrylic Base
- 4× 6″ × 2″ Clear Acrylic Base
One thing to note: the product images show a protective covering that must be removed before play. That’s not exactly shocking if you’ve dealt with acrylic before, but it’s worth mentioning so nobody opens the pack and wonders why everything looks “cloudy.”
Who These 11th Edition 40k Terrain Bases Make the Most Sense For
If you’re a competitive player, TO, or somebody trying to standardize a 40k table setup without reinventing the wheel, these make a lot of sense, beacuse you’re buying consistency more than anything else.
The MDF version feels best for players who want footprints to be obvious and impossible to miss, while the clear acrylic set feels better for scenic tables, cleaner presentation, and anyone who hates covering up a nice mat with more visual noise.
Final Thoughts on FLG’s 11th Edition 40k Terrain Area Footprints
Frontline Gaming’s new 11th Edition 40k terrain area footprints look like a practical upgrade for the part of 40k that usually gets handled with guesswork, old habits, or a tape measure and a prayer. Best of all, there are two options to choose from: the full-color MDF set leans into visibility, while the clear acrylic version keeps things subtle, and both are built to make table setup smoother.
If you ask us, sometimes the best tabletop upgrade is not another kit for your army; sometimes it’s the thing that keeps the board from turning into a rules argument.
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