What is TableTopKit?

TableTopKit is a framework introduced by Apple for building spatial multiplayer tabletop experiences specifically for Apple Vision Pro. It is designed to simplify the development of tabletop games, such as card games, dice games, and more complex board games. Here are some key features and integrations of TableTopKit:

• Ease of Use: With only a few lines of code, developers can quickly get a functional game up and running. TableTopKit offers smart defaults and layers of convenience functions to streamline the development process.
• Integration with Other Frameworks: It integrates naturally with familiar frameworks like Group Activities and RealityKit, allowing for smooth networking and gorgeous rendering.
• Multiplayer Support: TableTopKit handles multiplayer networking, ensuring that game states are synchronized between all players. It supports spatial Personas and SharePlay, enabling social games for users to play together.
• Customization: Developers have the freedom to customize the game’s look, feel, and behavior. They can define game boards, manipulate cards and pieces, and set up unique spatial layouts using custom spatial Persona templates.
• Gestures and Interactions: The framework processes system gestures and turns them into interactions that can modify the game state, making it easy to implement game mechanics like drawing cards or rolling dice.

For more detailed information, you can watch the session Meet TabletopKit for visionOS.

Relevant Sessions

1. Meet TabletopKit for visionOS
2. Platforms State of the Union