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.
Tabletop Simulator features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order: what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poker Table | 2 to 10 players | Preset seating, chip and card handling, fastest setup in the game | Card games |
| 2 | RPG Table | 3 to 6 players plus a GM | Room for tileset dungeons, space for a GM hidden zone | Card games |
| 3 | Hexagon Table | 3 to 6 players | Even seating angles, consistent board sizing | Board games |
| 4 | Octagon Table | 4 to 8 players | Generous player area space, balanced reach to the centre | Board games |
| 5 | Custom Table | Any group size | Themed presentation, exact surface sizing for a specific game | Board games |
Poker Table: Starting Area
The felt topped default with correct seating positions and space for chip stacks. It comes preconfigured for card play, which saves setting hand zones up from scratch.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 2 to 10 players |
| Key Rewards | Preset seating, chip and card handling, fastest setup in the game |
| Recommended Build | Card games |
| Key Equipment | Flick Tool |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of Physics driven objects. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to RPG Table.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
RPG Table: Early Game
A larger surface intended for tileset dungeons and figurines. The extra area matters because RPG Kit rooms sprawl fast once you place corridors and multiple encounters.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 3 to 6 players plus a GM |
| Key Rewards | Room for tileset dungeons, space for a GM hidden zone |
| Recommended Build | Card games |
| Key Equipment | Flick Tool |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering Steam Workshop mods. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Flick Tool if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Hexagon Table.
Hexagon Table: Mid Game
A six sided surface that spreads seats evenly around a central board. Boards keep a consistent size when you switch between hexagon, square, octagon and poker tables.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 3 to 6 players |
| Key Rewards | Even seating angles, consistent board sizing |
| Recommended Build | Board games |
| Key Equipment | Flick Tool |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Gizmo Tool becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Hidden zones and hands for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Octagon Table: Late Game
The widest of the fixed shapes, giving more edge space for player areas without pushing everyone far from the centre. Good for games with large personal tableaus.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 to 8 players |
| Key Rewards | Generous player area space, balanced reach to the centre |
| Recommended Build | Board games |
| Key Equipment | Gizmo Tool |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Gizmo Tool should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Custom object importing mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Custom Table.
Custom Table: Endgame
Load your own image or model as the surface, or pick None and drop any imported model in as the table. This is what most polished Workshop mods use for their themed presentation.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Any group size |
| Key Rewards | Themed presentation, exact surface sizing for a specific game |
| Recommended Build | Board games |
| Key Equipment | Gizmo Tool |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Party and social deduction games for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: Poker Table → RPG Table → Hexagon Table → Octagon Table → Custom Table. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner: Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment: Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough: Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush: Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two 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 Crafting Guide
- Tabletop Simulator Classes & Characters
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