Roll20 is an browser-based platform which allows groups of people to play tabletop games, including pen and paper RPGs and board games, online. Roll20’s suite of tools includes dynamic character sheets, automated dice randomizers, and maps with basic character and enemy tokens. Designed to be easy to use with many different types of games, including Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Shadow Run, and Gamma World. Originally conceived as a project by three college roommates, the site was launched in 2012 after a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Alternatives to Roll20
Mocospace
Company: JNJ Mobile | Founder: Justin Siegel, Jaime Hall | CEO: Justin Siegel | Since: 2005
Mocospace is a mobile social networking site that allows users to chat (group chats or private chats), share pictures, and play mobile games. The app is available on Android and iOS. This multilingual app was founded in 2005 and is…
Kahoot
Company: Kahoot! | Founder: Morten Versvik, Åsmund Furuseth, Alf Inge Wang, Johan Brand, Jamie Brooker | CEO: Erik Harrell | Since: 2013
Kahoot! is an online educational platform that makes learning fun and easy. Online games can be played by individuals, classes, or large groups. They are all fun, creative, and interactive. The games cover different topics, from reading comprehension to science…
Kongregate
Kongregate is a web gaming portal, created in 2006, that gathers gamers and developers from all around the world. It's also a mobile, PC and console publisher, offering a huge variety of the best games from all genres including shooters,…
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