Introduction

Setonix is a free, open source tabletop sandbox. Arrange cards, dice, chips, and boards, agree on your own rules, or choose a game mode that runs the rules for you. Play on your own, host friends, or join a dedicated server.

Your first game

1. Open Setonix. Download the app or open the web app. Local games do not need an account.
2. Open Games. Select a game mode to see its saved games, or choose Sandbox for unrestricted play. Use Create to start a new game.
3. Choose a starting point. The home screen’s Create action offers modes and saved templates under Start, and packs and a background under Custom. Creating from a selected mode goes straight to that mode’s setup. The core pack includes playing cards, dice, chips, chess pieces, and a chessboard.
4. Name the game. Give it a non-empty name and an optional description, then create it. Select a saved game to reopen it later.
5. Set up the table. Open the object library with the + button or Tab, then drag a deck, figure, or board onto a cell. Select a cell to see and move its contents.

Pick how to play

Starting point	What happens
Custom sandbox	You arrange the pieces and follow your own rules.
Chess	A prepared chessboard and pieces; players enforce legal moves and turns themselves.
Blackjack	Scripted dealing, turns, scoring, and competitive or dealer rules. See the Blackjack guide.
Template	A copy of a table you previously prepared, ready for another session.
Multiplayer	A shared world hosted by another app or a dedicated server.

Modes can restrict editing and provide their own toolbar, notes, and actions. If a control is unavailable, check the mode’s rules and your server permissions.

Find your way around

The game menu contains Table, Waypoints, Zoom, Teams, and Settings. Hosts also have Advanced options for packs and saving templates. The toolbar opens the library, chat, notes, and multiplayer controls; a scripted mode may replace sandbox controls with its own actions.

Local games save automatically as you play and when you leave. Export a game before moving it to another device. Browser saves belong to that browser’s local storage; clearing site data can remove them.

Explore the features

Play at the tableControls, objects, shuffling, dice, and card layouts.

Manage your gamesSaves, imports, exports, templates, and game modes.

Play togetherJoin friends, host a session, and manage accounts.

Make your own packCreate artwork, decks, boards, and scripted modes.

Use the sidebar or search to find tables and waypoints, teams and visibility, notes and chat, settings, and server administration. For help, visit the community or troubleshooting.