Miniature Bases vs. Poker Chips
Comparing 2 standards across 22 specifications. 22 key differences identified.
Miniature bases are standardized plastic platforms used in tabletop wargaming (Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar) and tabletop RPGs (D&D) to define model footprint, line of sight, and melee engagement range. Official standards specify round bases from 25 mm (infantry) to 160 mm (monsters), and oval bases from 60×35 mm (cavalry) to 170×105 mm (large vehicles).
Poker chips are standardized casino and home game betting tokens. The global casino standard is 39 mm (1.54 inches) in diameter (with 43 mm used for high-denomination tournaments), weighing between 9.0 to 14.0 grams across authentic compression-molded clay, ceramic, and metal-slugged ABS composite materials, coded with universal standard color denominations.
Specification Comparison Table
22 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Small Infantry Round Base
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25 mm (classic Guardsmen, Gretchin) | — |
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Standard Infantry Round Base
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28.5 to 32 mm (Space Marines, Orks, Sisters) | — |
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Elite / Character Round Base
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40 mm (Terminators, Captains, Custodes) | — |
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Heavy Infantry / Monster Round
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50 to 60 mm (Centurions, Dreadnoughts, Spawn) | — |
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Large Walker / Monster Round
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80, 100, 130, 160 mm (Redemptor Dreadnought, Greater Daemons) | — |
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Biker / Cavalry Small Oval
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60 × 35 mm (classic cavalry/bikers) | — |
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Modern Outrider / Cavalry Oval
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75 × 42 to 90 × 52 mm (Space Marine Outriders, Gore-gruntas) | — |
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Chariot / Monster Medium Oval
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105 × 70 to 120 × 92 mm (Large beasts, light tanks) | — |
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Flyer / Super-Heavy Large Oval
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170 × 105 mm (Imperial Knights, Aircraft) | — |
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Standard Casino Diameter
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— | 39 mm (1.535 inches) |
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Oversized Tournament Diameter
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— | 43 mm (1.693 inches) |
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Standard Chip Thickness
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— | 3.3 to 3.5 mm (0.13 to 0.14 inches) |
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Authentic Casino Clay Weight
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— | 9.5 to 10.5 grams (Paulson / GPI casino standard) |
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Ceramic Chip Weight
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— | 10.0 grams (fully printed linen finish) |
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Composite Metal-Slug Weight
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— | 11.5 to 13.5 grams (common home sets with steel insert) |
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Heavyweight Clay Composite
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— | 14.0 grams |
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Standard White Chip Value
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— | $1 or Blue at select casinos |
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Standard Red Chip Value
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— | $5 universal standard |
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Standard Green Chip Value
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— | $25 universal standard |
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Standard Black Chip Value
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— | $100 universal standard |
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Standard Purple / Violet Value
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— | $500 |
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Standard Orange / Yellow Value
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— | $1,000 |