Gaslands is a tabletop car-combat game by Mike Hutchinson, published by Osprey Games, played with 1:64-scale die-cast toy cars (Hot Wheels, Matchbox) — no miniature bases required; the cars sit straight on the table. To play cleanly you mainly need two things: maneuver templates (the shaped pieces that define each car’s move and turn — they double as your range finder), and status tokens (ammo, hazards, nitro, ram, weapon effects).
This guide breaks down which templates the game actually uses, how laser-cut acrylic compares to the free printable paper, and the tokens that keep ammo, hazards and audience votes off your dashboard. (LITKO templates are unofficial accessories compatible with Gaslands.)
What Gaslands Is, and What You Need to Play
Gaslands turns cheap die-cast cars into post-apocalyptic war machines. Because it’s played at 1:64 scale with the cars resting directly on the table, there are no bases to buy — the kit you actually need is about movement and tracking:
- Maneuver templates — the shaped pieces you lay in front of a car to move it. The templates you may pick depend on your current Gear, so a full set matters; they also double as your range finder for shooting and spacing.
- Status tokens — ammo, hazards, nitro, ram and weapon effects, so you’re not scribbling on paper between activations.
The third thing on the table is dice: Gaslands runs on its own Skid Dice (sold by North Star Military Figures) plus ordinary d6 — our tabletop dice guide covers the full rundown, including the rulebook’s standard-d6 conversion.
Gaslands Movement Templates Explained
Each activation, you choose a maneuver template allowed by your Gear, lay it against the front of your car, and move the car to the far end. The set spans gentle drifts to hairpin turns, plus straights for flat-out speed. Precision matters: a warped or hand-cut template drifts over a game, and in a game decided by inches, that’s the difference between a clean pass and a collision.
Acrylic vs. printed paper templates
Osprey offers a free printable token-and-template PDF, and it’s a fine way to try the game. For a set you’ll use for years, laser-cut acrylic earns its keep:
| Feature | Printed paper (free PDF) | LITKO laser-cut acrylic |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Bends, tears, and wears at the edges | Rigid — lasts for years of play |
| Accuracy | Drifts as the paper warps or curls | Exact and repeatable every time |
| Table feel | Light — slides if the car nudges it | Has weight; stays put while you move |
| Setup | Print, cut out, and tape | Out of the bag, ready to play |
The LITKO Template Set, Piece by Piece
The LITKO template set for Gaslands is a complete maneuver-and-measurement set in bronze acrylic — the 12 templates below cover the full range of movement and measurement shapes. It comes in three scales to match your cars:
| Group | Templates | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Straights | Short, Medium, Long | 3 |
| Maneuvers | Veer, Swerve, Slide | 3 |
| Turns | Gentle, Turn, Hard, Hairpin | 4 |
| Area effects | Small, Large | 2 |
Pick the scale that matches your cars — there’s a 1:64 standard, a half-scale option, and a larger 28mm option. Browse the full Gaslands templates collection for color and scale choices.
Status & Ammo Tokens You’ll Reach For
Templates move the car; tokens track everything else. The sets gamers reach for most:
- Token set (50) — the starter kit: ammo, hazard and audience-vote tokens in one bag. Hazards are the most-handled token in the game (wipe out at six).
- Hazard tokens — extra hazards for big games, because someone always collects them.
- Ammo tokens — track shots for your weapons.
- Nitro booster tokens — mark your nitro charges in bright fluorescent orange.
- Exploding ram tokens — flag a vehicle’s ram upgrade.
- Weapon tokens — a large color-coded set covering the game’s weapon types.
- Weapon-effects templates — area pieces for caltrops, smoke, oil slicks and the like.
Personalize Your Templates
Running a team with its own colors, or a club that wants matching kit? LITKO offers a personalized Gaslands template set — the same 12 templates, in your choice of colors and with personalization. For anything fully bespoke (a token to your own design, an odd template for a house rule), see our custom token options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What templates do you need for Gaslands?
Gaslands uses a set of maneuver templates — straights, turns and swerves that define how far and how sharply a car moves each activation. The templates also double as your range finder for shooting. LITKO’s template set for Gaslands includes the full range of movement templates used in standard play.
What scale are Gaslands cars?
Gaslands is played with 1:64-scale die-cast toy cars, such as Hot Wheels and Matchbox vehicles. No miniature bases are required — the cars sit directly on the table.
Are LITKO templates for Gaslands official?
No. LITKO templates are unofficial accessories designed to be compatible with Gaslands. Gaslands is published by Osprey Games and was created by Mike Hutchinson.
Why use acrylic templates instead of the free printable ones?
Printed paper templates bend, tear and lose measurement accuracy over time. Laser-cut acrylic templates are rigid, exact and repeatable game after game, with no printing or cutting required.
What tokens do I need for Gaslands?
Common Gaslands tokens track ammo, hazards, nitro boosts, ramming and weapon effects. LITKO makes acrylic token sets for each of these.
Can I get personalized Gaslands templates?
Yes. LITKO offers a personalized Gaslands template set in your choice of colors, and fully custom designs are available through our custom token and template service.
Do the templates work with Gaslands: Refuelled?
Yes. LITKO makes templates for Gaslands and Gaslands: Refuelled. If you play to the current Refuelled rules, choose the scale that matches your cars and you’re set.
Where to Go Next
- Gaslands Templates — the full template line by scale and color
- All Gaslands Upgrades — tokens, templates & accessories
- Plasticard & Styrene Guide — armor up your cars with scratch-built plates and grills
- What Dice Do You Need? — Skid Dice, standard d6, and the conversion between them
- Turning Toy Cars into Combat Vehicles — the conversion walkthrough
- Custom Tokens — your own design, made to spec
The full 12-template maneuver set in laser-cut acrylic — exact, rigid, and ready out of the bag. Made in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Shop Gaslands Templates → All Gaslands UpgradesThis product is unofficial and is in no way endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Osprey Games. Gaslands is a trademark of Osprey Publishing Ltd, used here for compatibility identification only. No challenge to its status is intended.