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Play board, dice, and card games on a virtual tabletop that runs in a browser.
About Virtualtabletop
Virtualtabletop provides a shared virtual surface in a browser for board, dice and card games. Players join the same room URL, with actions such as flipping cards, rolling dice and dragging pieces synchronized in real time, and card holders can keep each player's hand private.
It includes a public game library and a built-in editor for adding widgets and customizing behavior with JSON, CSS and routines. It does not include built-in voice or video chat, so players use external communication tools.
Key features
- Shared room URLs synchronized in real time for all visitors
- Flip cards, roll dice and drag pieces around
- Card holders that keep each player's hand private
- Built-in editor to add dice, cards and holders
- Customize widgets with JSON editor and CSS
- Automate behavior with routines scripting language
Best for: People who want to play board, dice and card games online with others and build custom games.
Good for
- Open-source with options to self-host via Node.js, Docker or AppImage
- No accounts required to play
- Real-time synchronization of interactions for all players in a room
Watch out for
- No built-in voice or video chat
- Mastering the game creation process can be daunting at first
Virtualtabletop at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Tabletop & Board Games
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Virtualtabletop FAQ
Does Virtualtabletop include voice or video chat?
No. Players typically use external tools such as Discord, Zoom, or Jitsi for voice communication.
How do players join the same game?
Each URL is a room that looks the same for everyone who visits it. Select a game from the library and share the URL with others.
How can I run my own server?
Install Node.js, clone the repository, run npm install and then npm start, which serves the project at localhost:8272. Port and other settings can be configured in config.json. A Docker image and Linux AppImage variants are also available.
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