How to Play TV-Top Games

Welcome to TV-Top Games: A New Way to Play Your Favorite Board Games!

TV-Top Games brings the joy of classic board games to your television, creating a shared gaming experience like never before. With a seamless connection between your mobile device and your TV, you and your friends can play games on your TV, enjoying interactive, immersive gameplay from the comfort of your living room. Whether you’re strategizing, rolling the dice, or making your next big move, our platform ensures a smooth and engaging play session for everyone. Get started today and discover a whole new way to enjoy board games!

When Hosting a Game

FOR ANDROID USERS

Getting Started as a Host:

  1. On our tvtop.games website, select “Games” from the main navigation
  2. Choose a game and click “Try Free”
  3. Sign in or select a Display Name to get started, then choose “Host Game”

Casting the Game to Your TV:

  1. After you have opened and set up your game, select the “Cast” button in the upper right-hand corner

  2. Choose the nearest TV to cast the game board

  3. If you have trouble casting:

    • Ensure your device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
    • If you still cannot connect, reach out for support at contact@tvtop.games.
    • Your TV may not support casting – if not, you can purchase a Chromecast box to connect to your TV

Inviting Friends to Join:

  1. Once the game board appears on the TV, select the “+” icon next to Observers to invite friends
  2. Friends can also scan the QR code shown on the screen to join
  3. As players join, tap each name in the Observers section to move them into the Players field
  4. Once all players have joined, select “Start Game” to begin

Gameplay:

  1. Each player’s hand will appear on their individual device, while the game board remains on the TV
  2. The software will prompt each player when it is their turn.
  3. When a turn is completed, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select “End Turn” to continue gameplay

Need Help?

Love the Game? Play Again!

  • Purchase the individual game or sign up for our monthly supporter plan for $4.99/month
  • The supporter plan grants you access to all games and early access to new releases

FOR IPHONE USERS

Getting Started:

  1. Download the free TV-Top Games app from the App Store
  2. Open the app and select “Host Game”
  3. Choose a game and click “Try Free”
  4. Enter your Display Name to start setting up the game

Casting the Game to Your TV:

  1. Select the “Cast” button and connect to the nearest TV

  2. If you have trouble casting:

    • Ensure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network
    • If you still cannot connect, reach out for support
    • Your TV may not support casting – consider purchasing a Chromecast extension from Amazon

Inviting Friends to Join:

  1. Once the game board appears on the TV, select the “+” icon next to Observers to invite friends
  2. Friends can also scan the QR code displayed on the board to join
  3. As players join, tap each name in the Observers section to move them into the Players field
  4. Once all players have joined, select “Start Game” to begin

Gameplay:

  1. Each player’s hand will appear on their device, while the game board remains on the TV
  2. The software will prompt each player when it is their turn
  3. When a turn is completed, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select “End Turn” to continue gameplay

Need Help?

Love the Game? Play Again!

Thank you for trying TV-Top Games! We hope you enjoy this new board game experience.