MapTool

What MapTool is

MapTool is a free virtual tabletop for creating detailed maps and running games online. Its integrated server connects players over the internet, and the tool can replace pen, paper, battle mats, and dice. It is game system agnostic and supports maps, square or hex grids, tokens, and images. Dynamic lighting, vision, fog of war, and topology tools let game masters limit what players see. MapTool also has a scripting language and macros for automating game activities; macros can call REST services, including an example documented by the maker for playing sounds through Syrinscape’s REST API. The installable application runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, is not browser-based, and does not rely on a remote server. Storage depends on available disk space. The maker describes the project as open source and community contributed, with forums, Discord, tutorials, and a wiki for support and documentation. Automating calculations and complex rolls requires campaign properties and code macros. The listed version is 1.18.6, released October 30, 2025; stable and development builds are available.