Berserk Games released Tabletop Simulator in 2015 as a physics sandbox rather than a game, and that distinction explains everything about how it works. It ships 15 classics including chess, poker, dominoes, mahjong and jigsaw puzzles, seats up to 10 players in one room, and hands you the same building tools its DLC teams use. Almost everything people actually play comes off the Steam Workshop, and only the host needs to own a paid DLC for the whole table to use it.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Poker Table
Key resources: Preset seating, chip and card handling, fastest setup in the game Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Flick Tool upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
RPG Table
Key resources: Room for tileset dungeons, space for a GM hidden zone Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Flick Tool upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hexagon Table
Key resources: Even seating angles, consistent board sizing Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Flick Tool upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Octagon Table
Key resources: Generous player area space, balanced reach to the centre Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Gizmo Tool max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Custom Table
Key resources: Themed presentation, exact surface sizing for a specific game Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Gizmo Tool max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Poker Table to RPG Table)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Flick Tool once accessible
Mid Game (Hexagon Table)
- Push Flick Tool to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Gizmo Tool
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Octagon Table to Custom Table)
- Max out Gizmo Tool. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Hexagon Table farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Only the host needs to own the DLC. If one person in your group owns an official pack like Scythe or Cosmic Encounter, everyone seated at that table can play it, which makes it worth deciding as a group who buys what.
- Farm Hexagon Table during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Tabletop Simulator Guides
- Tabletop Simulator Tabletop Simulator Overview
- Tabletop Simulator Best Builds
- Tabletop Simulator Tier List
- Tabletop Simulator Walkthrough
- Tabletop Simulator Beginner's Guide
- Tabletop Simulator Tips & Tricks
- Tabletop Simulator Weapons Guide
- Tabletop Simulator Combat Guide
- Tabletop Simulator Boss Guide
- Tabletop Simulator Maps & Locations
- Tabletop Simulator Classes & Characters
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