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First Look: Game Table for the iPad

by Mike Schramm Mar 30th 2010 at 9:00PM

Here's some screenshots for another upcoming iPad app called Game Table. The app brings Checkers, Chess, and various card games onto Apple's tablet with detailed graphics and an "intuitive" interface -- the developers claim it's like carrying full board games around with you, but without all the little pieces and doodads.

Unfortunately, that also means that you don't actually "play" any games on the device -- it's just a series of boards and interactive pieces for them, so it's up to you as the player to determine how you want to actually move them around. That could be either a benefit (if you have a weird variation of poker or chess that you like to play that wouldn't normally be found in a mobile game, there you go) or a hindrance, if you'd rather your board game action be a little bit more guided. But the price is right -- the Game Table is set to release for just 99 cents. Game Table will be available on the App store at launch.

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Andy Lee

Thanks for sharing. Here is another list about top 10 iPad games to buy

http://www.ipadintouch.com/top-10-ipad-games-to-buy-right-now/


April 06 2010 at 10:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ohho

the ipad is great for a chess board. there is no AI (in this version) yet, so improvement is expected. there is a new entry in iphone (not ipad though) board games which might also be interested, 10 in 1 with strong AI, also worth a look: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/all-in-1-board-games/id364875029?mt=8

April 03 2010 at 3:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sinless

I wish it had a Go board included. That's the number one thing with fiddly bits that tends to get thrown in the trunk for travelling at my house and it'd be great to not have to bother with it. I'm sure someone will make a Go app that can work like this one, but it would be nice if it could be bundled with other game boards.

March 31 2010 at 10:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hangbal

While this is a nice idea and apparently pretty good execution, I do get the impression that this and other iPad developers are taking the easy way out right now, just to be sure to have something out as soon as possible.

This application would have so much more potential if it did include game rules, playing against AI, playing over the network, etc. Now its just a bunch of pretty images that you can use just like you would use a normal chess or checkers board. Nice, but not great, definitely with only 3 boards available (where's draughts? most people from Europe don't play checkers, they play draughts).

March 31 2010 at 7:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ciaran

Does it allow you to save your current position?

Please tell me they didn't miss this...

March 31 2010 at 12:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rudy

that looks very very cool

March 30 2010 at 11:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
crazypenguin

hmm, I understand the reason that they did this, So I'm not sure if I should applaud them for making it look like its in such a good light. Besides that, I quite like this idea. I just wish there was a way to include rules if you wanted to.

March 30 2010 at 11:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jon

Thanks for all of the ipad coverage TUAW!

Engadget editors and readers alike spew nothing but hate for everything ipad. It's nice to come here and see others that are looking forward to the ipad release!

March 30 2010 at 11:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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qwerty613

Actually, from what I've seen, Engadget's been pretty accepting of it recently, both from the writers and commenters. Gizmodo on the other hand....

March 30 2010 at 11:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Talisto

Err.. how the heck do you play poker without seeing your opponent's cards (and vice versa)?

March 30 2010 at 10:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Nic

That is what I was thinking.

March 31 2010 at 10:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brett

It would be really cool if it showed cards based on the position of the iPad. If the iPad is flat, all cards in hands are face-down, if I tilt the iPad towards me then my cards reveal, etc. This could work for up to four players without getting too problematic.

March 31 2010 at 12:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jay

Now THIS is an app I will buy.

March 30 2010 at 9:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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