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Life & fun · January 6, 2016

Roll20 Online Virtual Gaming Table

Online tabletop toolset for RPGs

Roll20 Online Virtual Gaming Table launched on January 6, 2016 with 4 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

What it does

Play games anywhere. Share them with anyone. With Roll20® as your virtual tabletop, your adventures are limitless.

Roll20® is the most complete solution for digital play. Access character sheets, tokens, rulebooks, dice, and more - with powerful tools to automate the tedious stuff. Start today, no credit card. Free tier available forever, whether you're a GM or player. D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, or 1,200+ others. Hundreds of free adventures available. Invite friends with a link, or find a group on our LFG tool and Discord. Solo? We've got options for you too. That's it. No downloads, no hosting, no setup. Just click and play. New to TTRPGs? Check out our tutorials. "I met most of my friends online. Roll20 keeps our friendships going and keeps us connected in good times and bad." "Roll20 is the…from roll20.net

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