Rolling trays
by Hemper
The Gaming Rolling Tray is a metal rolling tray from Hemper that keeps your rolling station tidy while nodding to retro gaming culture. With raised edges, a sturdy build, and a pixelated controller design printed across the surface, it catches stray bits of herb and gives you a flat, clean workspace every time. Available in three sizes — small, medium, and large — so you can match it to your setup and your rolling style.
| Size | SKU | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Small | HS2655 | Solo sessions, travel, tight desk space. Fits a grinder, papers, and a lighter — not much else. |
| Medium | HS2406 | The one we'd pick for most people. Enough room to roll comfortably without dominating your coffee table. |
| Large | HS2407 | Group sessions or if you like spreading out. Holds multiple grinders, jars, and papers with room to spare. |
If you're unsure, go medium. We've seen too many people grab the small and wish they'd sized up — it's the most common regret with rolling trays in general.
A rolling tray solves a problem you might not realise you have until you stop rolling on a book or your lap. Every time you roll without a tray, you lose material. It falls into sofa cushions, sticks to textbook covers, gets blown off the table. Over a month, that adds up to real waste. The raised edges on the Gaming Rolling Tray keep everything contained — loose herb that falls off your paper stays on the tray, ready to be scooped back up.
Then there's the surface itself. Metal is smooth and non-porous, so nothing sticks to it. Compare that to rolling on a wooden table (fibres catch everything) or a magazine (glossy paper shifts under your fingers). The flat metal base gives you a consistent, stable platform. After you're done, a quick wipe with a dry cloth or a dab of isopropyl and it's clean again. No residue building up in grooves or grain.
The honest limitation? It's a printed metal tray — the design sits on top of the metal, not embedded into it. Heavy daily use with abrasive cleaning will eventually wear the print. Treat it gently and it'll last years. Scrub it with steel wool and you'll have a blank tray within months. That said, for the price, it's a solid workhorse. We've had these in stock since Hemper first released them, and returns are practically zero.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hemper |
| Material | Metal |
| Design | Retro gaming controller print |
| Edge type | Raised (curved lip) |
| Sizes available | Small (HS2655), Medium (HS2406), Large (HS2407) |
| Cleaning | Wipe with dry cloth or isopropyl alcohol |
| Portable | Yes — flat profile, lightweight |
We've been selling rolling trays since long before they became a design statement — back when it was just plain metal or a repurposed baking sheet. The shift towards themed trays like Hemper's Gaming Rolling Tray happened around 2018-2019, and it's not slowing down. People want their accessories to reflect their interests, and fair enough. The print quality on these Hemper trays is noticeably better than some of the generic printed trays we've handled — colours are sharp, edges are clean, and the coating has a slight texture to it rather than feeling plasticky.
Weight-wise, the small feels like holding a hardback book. The large has a satisfying heft — around 200-250g — that keeps it planted on a table. You won't accidentally knock it off with your elbow, which is more than can be said for the flimsy aluminium trays that flood the market. If you pick this up and then pick up a cheap no-brand tray, you feel the difference in the metal thickness straight away.
Complete your setup with a decent grinder — the Herb Grinder 4-part gives you a kief catcher and pairs naturally with any rolling tray. If you're rolling cones rather than papers, grab a pack of pre-rolled cones and use the tray as your filling station.
It's a flat, lipped surface that catches loose herb while you roll. Instead of losing material to your table, carpet, or lap, everything stays on the tray. After rolling, you tip the leftovers back into your stash. Simple, effective, and pays for itself in saved herb within a few weeks.
Most metal rolling trays, including Hemper's, have edges around 15-20mm high. That's deep enough to contain ground herb and stop papers from sliding off, but shallow enough that you can comfortably roll without your hands hitting the sides. You don't need deep walls — you need consistent walls.
Yes, and that's one of their best uses. Rolling outdoors without a tray means wind scatters everything. The raised edges on the Gaming Rolling Tray block light breezes, and the metal weight keeps it anchored. On a properly windy day, nothing saves you — but for a park bench or garden table, it works well.
Dry cloth for daily use. For sticky residue, dampen a cotton pad with isopropyl alcohol (90%+) and wipe down. Avoid abrasive sponges or steel wool — they'll scratch the printed design. Never soak it; just wipe and let it air dry for 30 seconds.
Small fits a grinder and papers — it's a personal, portable size. Medium gives you room to spread out and is the best all-rounder for home use. Large is for group sessions or people who like having everything laid out at once. If you only buy one, go medium.
No. The retro gaming artwork is printed directly onto the metal surface with a coated finish. It's not a sticker or decal — it won't peel. It can wear over time with heavy abrasive cleaning, but under normal use it holds up well.
You can roll on anything flat, sure. But a dedicated tray with raised edges catches what you drop, and the smooth metal surface doesn't grab or stick. After using one for a week, rolling on a random surface feels wasteful. It's a cheap upgrade that genuinely changes the experience.
Last updated: April 2026
