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Tabletop Codex

Learn games fast. Play games right. Every time.

Tabletop Codex is your essential tool for reading and referencing game rules, featuring meticulously crafted summaries by The Esoteric Order of Gamers.

Each game’s rules are reorganized into logical and consistent formats, transforming chaotic rulebooks into digestible sections that enhance learning and gameplay clarity. Learn new games easily, answer rules questions quickly, play your favourite tabletop games more smoothly and confidently, and have more fun!

A HUGE library of games

Over 200 popular board, card, and tabletop miniatures games at launch, with new games added constantly.

Build your own game library

Easily find games using the intuitive FIND section which lists visually or textually, then favourite your chosen games and create your own personalised library.

Tabletop Codex
Tabletop Codex
Hand-crafted rules summaries

Rules are divided into clear sections and subsections, ensuring effortless navigation and quick reference during gameplay.

Visual references

Game rules include essential icons and images directly from the game. Tap icons to view full-screen images for enhanced clarity.

Smart search

Instantly locate specific rules with our innovative search mode, which first pinpoints the rules sections where your search term appears.

Easy reading

Switch between light and dark modes with a tap.

Tabletop Codex
Tabletop Codex

Game insights

Each rulebook includes a box image, game information, and a concise review by Esoteric Order of Gamers creator, Peter Gifford.

Extra tablet features

Extra navigation functionality means even easier comprehension on tablets, and fullscreen mode for an optimized viewing experience.

It’s never been easier to learn and master your favorite tabletop games!

Unlike other apps, Tabletop Codex uses carefully written and optimized rules summaries. It’s never been this easy to learn a game, or to find that crucial rule in the middle of a game. There’s nothing included that isn’t essential, so you won’t waste your time with unnecessary filler or poorly expressed rules. And you’ll be amazed at how fast it is to find that essential rules clarification during your game.

Be the most confident and relaxed you’ve ever been while learning and playing tabletop board games thanks to Tabletop Codex!

Tabletop Codex

Unlimited access to a huge and growing library of games

Free Access to 5 Rulebooks!

Start your gaming journey with 5 complimentary rulebooks included when you download the app. Each rulebook is an essential game reference that will enhance your gameplay experience right away.

Unlock Unlimited Access

Subscribe monthly for full access to all existing and future rulebooks, ensuring you never miss an update or expansion. Alternatively, opt for our discounted yearly subscription for even greater savings.

The ultimate tabletop game rulebook app is finally here

Because we all want to play games, not read rules.