Spelltable?
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on May 4, 2021, 12:45 a.m. by Named_Tawyny
Hey Friends! Has anybody been using Spelltable for their commander games lately?
I read through the FAQ, but it doesn't actually have any of the questions that I care about - and the support has taken a week to reply (still waiting). Was hoping somebody has some insight...
Is there digital interaction with cards? eg can we have it put digital token creatures onto the battlefield, or do we need to have our own tokens? Can it put +1/+1 counters on cards that are on the table?
How does Spelltable work with decks designed around cards like Control Magic or Dragonlord Silumgar ? Is there any way to 'give' a card from one player to another?
It seems neat, but it really has no documentation on its functionality.
Thanks!
Named_Tawyny says... #3
So that's a no to having a functional way of stealing cards from other players and putting them on your board?
May 4, 2021 6:16 p.m.
TriusMalarky says... #4
No, spelltable is not a game simulation but a webcam streaming software with a couple magic related features added in.
May 5, 2021 1:21 a.m.
Spelltable works well for casual Commander, but it’s pretty simple. It won’t create digital tokens or counters, and you can’t transfer cards between players—you still handle that yourself. It mainly just gives a clear way to play through webcam.
Same vibe as for me: the core experience is solid, but you still manage a few things on your own. Still makes the game fun and easy to jump into.
December 12, 2025 12:19 p.m.
Spelltable is great for casual Commander, but it’s pretty basic. It won’t add digital tokens, counters, or let you transfer cards—you still manage those yourself. It mainly just makes it easier for everyone to see the game. Kind of like Bus Simulator Indonesia—the game is fun and immersive, but you still control a lot to make the experience realistic. Check it out here: https://bussimulator-apk.com/
TriusMalarky says... #2
It's got cameras
And life totals
And it (sometimes) recognizes the cards you play, if you have a good enough camera
Basically, you could use discord or zoom but they're not optimized for magic, whereas spelltable is.
May 4, 2021 10 a.m.