Tabletop Simulator - Board Games List & Info
Feb 9, 2021 1:25:25 GMT -5
Arie, Laura 🐹, and 4 more like this
Post by Ratqueen on Feb 9, 2021 1:25:25 GMT -5
Quite a few of us have Tabletop Simulator, so I thought I'd make a list of the games I've tested and played on TTS, if you'd like to give it a try and join in the fun!
What do you need?
> Tabletop Simulator on Steam (it's frequently 50% off!)
> Friend me on Steam, so I can invite you to the game room I host, named "RKC Gaming".
> A headset/microphone is a plus, as it helps communicate while playing.
What do you need?
> Tabletop Simulator on Steam (it's frequently 50% off!)
> Friend me on Steam, so I can invite you to the game room I host, named "RKC Gaming".
> A headset/microphone is a plus, as it helps communicate while playing.
That's it!
Here's how to find what your/others' Friend Code:
Once friended, if you see me playing TTS at any time and there is still a seat open (the Steam Friends List shows that info underneath my name), feel free to come in! If I already have a game in progress, you can still join as a Spectator by selecting the GREY seat color. As such, you can watch the game and chat with us
You can fill out the form below to share your gaming info, so we can match up more easily:
Steam Friend Code #: (if you don't want to post it publicly, send me a PM instead)
Steam Username:
Time Zone:
Possible availability (days/times):
Preferred types of games:
Preferred game length:
Feel free to post if you want to play with me (and possibly Thor) or anyone else, to ask questions, comment on anything, post your gaming form, suggest more games, report bad links, etc!
I'll be updating this list as I add/remove games.
Most of the games I host are relatively easy to learn, and short to medium length. Most have the rulebook available to consult in-game. Any you'd like to try?
My info:
Steam Friend Code #: please PM me to get it (or just give me yours and I'll add you).
Steam Username: Ratqueen
Time Zone: US Eastern Time.
Availability: Every Tuesday night at 9:30 PM US Eastern Time (playing with Thor, but you're welcome to join us!), possibly other nights for only ~1 hour at 10 PM or midnight. Usually NOT available on Friday and Saturday nights. Except during the summer, I can also arrange some time during my afternoons to match up with European players.
Preferred types of games: really anything, but I have an affinity for abstract, tile-placement, dice, word, and deduction/guessing/communication limits games...
Preferred game length: short to medium (20 to 60 minutes), but will go a bit longer for the excellent Wingspan and Tang Garden.
Steam Username: Ratqueen
Time Zone: US Eastern Time.
Availability: Every Tuesday night at 9:30 PM US Eastern Time (playing with Thor, but you're welcome to join us!), possibly other nights for only ~1 hour at 10 PM or midnight. Usually NOT available on Friday and Saturday nights. Except during the summer, I can also arrange some time during my afternoons to match up with European players.
Preferred types of games: really anything, but I have an affinity for abstract, tile-placement, dice, word, and deduction/guessing/communication limits games...
Preferred game length: short to medium (20 to 60 minutes), but will go a bit longer for the excellent Wingspan and Tang Garden.
Agility
40-50 minutes - 2 players only
Category: Race, card drafting, Rondel
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/179933/agility
Rules: www.boardgamegeek.com/filepage/123069/agility-rulebook-english
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMGagvEictE OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXgBgivVJ48&t
Arboretum
30 minutes - best with only 2 players
Category: Card drafting, tile placement, pattern building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/140934/arboretum
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/arboretum/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufh606Ettvo OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0QtPC1C91g
Azul
Only ~15 minutes with the scripted TTS version I have!
Category: Abstract strategy, tile placement, pattern building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230802/azul
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/azul/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=csJL-78NEPQ
Azul: Summer Pavilion (40-50 min, 2-4 players)
Only ~15 minutes with the scripted TTS version I have!
Category: Abstract strategy, tile placement, pattern building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287954/azul-summer-pavilion
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/azul/summer-pavilion.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSAYDmjhG40
Only ~15 minutes with the scripted TTS version I have!
Category: Abstract strategy, tile placement, pattern building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287954/azul-summer-pavilion
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/azul/summer-pavilion.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSAYDmjhG40
Bärenpark
30-45 minutes
Category: Tile placement, grid coverage, polyominoes
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/219513/barenpark
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/baerenpark/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/BQTPYhVsnic?t=34
Bosk
30-40 minutes
Category: Abstract strategy, area majority
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/252556/bosk
Rules: floodgategames.com/Bosk/bosk-rulebook-web.pdf
How to play: youtu.be/TMvXPDNzJl0?t=37 OR youtu.be/Mi2p-I47vOk?t=81
Café International
40 minutes
Category: Hand management, pattern building, tile placement
40 minutes
Category: Hand management, pattern building, tile placement
Calico
30-40 minutes - best with only 2 players
Category: Abstract strategy, tile placement, pattern building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283155/calico
Rules: www.alderac.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Calico-Rules.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-18zGz5YRkk
Cascadia
30-45 minutes
Category: Abstract strategy, tile placement, pattern building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295947/cascadia
Rules: tesera.ru/images/items/1741893/2020-09-13%20Cascadia%20Rules%20DRAFT.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmhevnlkwZY&feature=emb_logo
Cat Lady
20-25 minutes
Category: Card drafting, set collection
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/228504/cat-lady
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/cat-lady/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFzylW7fqz8 OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=10DYLQwWcvc
Chakra
35-45 minutes
Category: Abstract strategy, set collection
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267378/chakra
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/chakra/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/pPhOUIOPqRA?t=93
Codenames: Duet (with words or pictures)
15-30 minutes - 2 players only
Category: Deduction, word game, cooperative, communication limits
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224037/codenames-duet
Rules: czechgames.com/files/rules/codenames-duet-rules-en.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8RWBooJivg + www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP5j9n7WJ5k
Copenhagen
30-40 minutes
Category: Hand management, pattern building, polyominoes
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269595/copenhagen
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/copenhagen/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/TCgOxD1GIjU?t=65 + www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR2Ccp8szqo
Dixit
30 minutes - need at least 3 players, best if more
Category: Party game, cards, storytelling, voting
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39856/dixit
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/dixit/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQkpfe1ffOQ
30 minutes - need at least 3 players, best if more
Category: Party game, cards, storytelling, voting
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39856/dixit
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/dixit/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQkpfe1ffOQ
Dust in the Wings
20-30 minutes
Category: Abstract strategy, pattern recognition, pattern building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262275/dust-wings
Rules: cdn.1j1ju.com/medias/f8/f7/86-dust-in-the-wings-rulebook.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q4ioW4qlQs
Encore! (Noch Mal!)
30 minutes - 1-6 players, but best for 2 players
Category: dice, roll-and-write
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206931/encore
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/encore/game-rules.php + available in-game
How to play: youtu.be/p0iiwsm2Oqg?t=71
30 minutes - 1-6 players, but best for 2 players
Category: dice, roll-and-write
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206931/encore
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/encore/game-rules.php + available in-game
How to play: youtu.be/p0iiwsm2Oqg?t=71
First Contact
15-40 minutes - best if at least 4 players
Category: Party game, deduction, card game, word game
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/258309/first-contact
Rules: cdn.1j1ju.com/medias/f7/4f/91-first-contact-rulebook.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFXke3QbsVI OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JMTMW8P7wU
Hardback
45-90 minutes
Category: Card game, word game, deck building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223750/hardback
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/hardback/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nor9ybOHJo
Herbaceous
15-20 minutes
Category: Card game, set collection, push your luck
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195314/herbaceous
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/herbaceous/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVfjDLeCAlo
Hive
20-30 minutes - 2 players only
Category: Abstract strategy, hexagonal grid movement, tile placement
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2655/hive
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/hive/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/gJI_9cnhEQU?t=32 OR youtu.be/FgZ2Oo1cG_Q?t=46
Hues and Cues
30 minutes - minium 3 players, best if more
Category: Party game, targetted clues, colors
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302520/hues-and-cues
Rules: theop.games/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Hue_and_Cues_Rules.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZSveXpjbak
30 minutes - minium 3 players, best if more
Category: Party game, targetted clues, colors
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302520/hues-and-cues
Rules: theop.games/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Hue_and_Cues_Rules.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZSveXpjbak
Istanbul: The Dice Game
25-45 minutes
Category: Dice rolling, action points, set collection
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/235488/istanbul-dice-game
Rules: pegasusshop.de/spielregeln/4250231713736_gb.pdf
How to play: youtu.be/Q9ONlYUyLnA?t=57
Kingdomino
15 minutes
Category: Territory building, card drafting, tile placement
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204583/kingdomino
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/kingdomino/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/smbwBPmP4Ms?t=44
Lotus
30 minutes
Category: Card game, area majority/influence, hand management
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/198525/lotus
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/lotus/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/vUDvKK2RWuk (4 minutes) OR youtu.be/WjbaaUQvK5A (11 minutes)
Machi Koro
30 minutes
Category: Dice, tableau building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/143884/machi-koro
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/machi-koro/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6y02IGRE-U
30 minutes
Category: Dice, tableau building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/143884/machi-koro
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/machi-koro/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6y02IGRE-U
New York Zoo
30-60 minutes
Category: Abstract strategy, race, tile placement, modular board, Rondel, grid coverage, polyominoes
Rules: capstone-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NYZoo_Rules_EN_final_low-compressed.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9UPj8T1ZB4
30-60 minutes
Category: Abstract strategy, race, tile placement, modular board, Rondel, grid coverage, polyominoes
Rules: capstone-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NYZoo_Rules_EN_final_low-compressed.pdf
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9UPj8T1ZB4
Nova Luna
40-45 minutes - best for 2 players
Category: Abstract strategy, race, tile placement
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284435/nova-luna
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/nova-luna/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/N-3ga5GGHlE
Odin's Ravens
30 minutes - 2 players only
Category: Card game, race, hand management
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4396/odins-ravens
Rules: (can't find the rules for this version/release of the game, but I have the physical game, so can look there)
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FR72qUSvdQ8
Onitama
20 minutes - 2 players only
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/160477/onitama
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/onitama/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/IFRewjcngwU?t=24
20 minutes - 2 players only
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/160477/onitama
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/onitama/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/IFRewjcngwU?t=24
Pandemic The Cure & Experimental Meds
30 minutes - best if 3-4 players
Category: Dice rolling, hand management, push your luck, cooperative, variable player powers
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150658/pandemic-cure
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/pandemic/the-cure.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO4be7pj7dY
30 minutes - best if 3-4 players
Category: Dice rolling, hand management, push your luck, cooperative, variable player powers
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150658/pandemic-cure
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/pandemic/the-cure.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO4be7pj7dY
Paperback
45-60 minutes - best with only 2 players
Category: Card game, word game, deck building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/141572/paperback
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/paperback/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/wjtaWa4uVjw?t=64
Pictionary (hey, we play as long as we want!)
Category: Party game, line drawing
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2281/pictionary
Rules:
How to play:
Qwixx
20-25 minutes
Category: dice, roll-and-write
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131260/qwixx
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/qwixx/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAspNiPAUEE OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOHv75q-kP4
20-25 minutes
Category: dice, roll-and-write
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131260/qwixx
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/qwixx/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAspNiPAUEE OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOHv75q-kP4
Reef
35-45 minutes
Category: Abstract strategy, pattern building, hand management
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244228/reef
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/reef/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/V1WlJP0UlaU?t=70
Roll for the Galaxy
45 minutes
Category: Dice rolling, contracts, economic, variable player powers
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/132531/roll-galaxy
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/roll-for-the-galaxy/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhZ3S9hgP0s
Sagrada
30-40 minutes - best for only 2 players
Category: Abstract, dice rolling, drafting, pattern building
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199561/sagrada
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/sagrada/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/0JLpaGHL8MQ?t=50
Splendor
35-45 minutes
Category: Card game, race, contracts, drafting, set collection
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148228/splendor
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/splendor/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rue8-jvbc9I
Stick 'em
30-60 minutes - minimum 3 players
Category: Cards game, hand management, trick-taking
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354/stick-em
Rules: capstone-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CG_Sticheln_Rule-final.pdf
How to Play: youtu.be/mrhi1zeo9BE
Tang Garden
45-60 minutes
Category: Card drafting, tile placement, variable player powers, set collection
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/252153/tang-garden
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/tang-garden/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rJQ_ty41Fo OR youtu.be/6c9Kyu6WB4U?t=66
30-60 minutes - minimum 3 players
Category: Cards game, hand management, trick-taking
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354/stick-em
Rules: capstone-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CG_Sticheln_Rule-final.pdf
How to Play: youtu.be/mrhi1zeo9BE
Tang Garden
45-60 minutes
Category: Card drafting, tile placement, variable player powers, set collection
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/252153/tang-garden
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/tang-garden/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rJQ_ty41Fo OR youtu.be/6c9Kyu6WB4U?t=66
Telestrations
30 minutes - need at least 4 players!
Category: Party game, line drawing
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46213/telestrations
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/telestrations/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Pm1LgWGZ4
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
10-20 minutes, can stop when we want.
Category: Cards, cooperative, trick-taking, communication limits
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284083/crew-quest-planet-nine
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/the-crew/game-rules.php
How to play: youtu.be/wARWz4ztJI0?t=48
The Isle of Cats
60-90 minutes
Category: Card drafting, tile placement, pattern building, grid coverage, set collection, polyominoes
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281259/isle-cats
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/the-isle-of-cats/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA5S64rip4M OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfumDfvDxBc
60-90 minutes
Category: Card drafting, tile placement, pattern building, grid coverage, set collection, polyominoes
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281259/isle-cats
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/the-isle-of-cats/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA5S64rip4M OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfumDfvDxBc
The Quacks of Quedlingburg
45 minutes - best if at least 3 players
Category: Dice rolling, catch the leader, deck/bag/pool building, push your luck
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks-quedlinburg
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcvK6ExuISM
The Search for Planet X
50-60 minutes - requires to install a small, free companion app on your phone/tablet - best for only 2 players
Category: Deduction
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279537/search-planet-x
Rules: foxtrotgames.com/planetx/tutorial/
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv9yCvq5Ew0 OR www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdXhXWMYMZQ&t
The Whatnot Cabinet
20-30 minutes
Category: Set collection, tile placement
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283242/whatnot-cabinet
Rules: ? (available in-game)
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRbjKjCTHgU&list=PLqddfuWPcJ8BOX7TdauMlqAACiBkLhUlZ&index=56&t
Tiny Epic Galaxies
45 minutes
Category: Race, dice rolling, cards, area majority/influence, variable player powers
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163967/tiny-epic-galaxies
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/tiny-epic-galaxies/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDRFYtoFgHA
Wingspan
60-75 minutes
Category: Cards, dice rolling, drafting, hand management, set collection, engine builder
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan
Rules: www.ultraboardgames.com/wingspan/game-rules.php
How to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrA_iS-ukw4&t OR youtu.be/lgDgcLI2B0U?t=33