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Shmeppy
What it is
Shmeppy is an online map-making tool for tabletop RPGs. A game master can draw a map while players follow along and interact with it, and updates appear instantly for connected players. GM controls include Fill, Edge, Fog of War, Background Image, token and palette editing, and map management. Players can move tokens, use a Laser pointer, pan and zoom, measure distances, and roll dice. The shared dice tray supports d20, d12, d10, d8, d6, d4, and d100 rolls, modifiers, and custom expressions; rolls can be public, GM-only, or private. Players join through a game URL without an invite code or account, and the same link opens on phones and tablets with a touch-optimized interface. Shmeppy is available on Android, iOS, and the web, with a free plan and free trial. The GM plan is $4.99/mo and includes 10 GB of image storage, unlimited games, and unlimited canvas. There is no built-in text or voice chat.
For and against
For
- Players can join by URL without an account.
- Map updates sync instantly to connected players.
- Shared dice tray supports custom expressions and visibility options.
- Phone and tablet access has a touch-optimized interface.
- Free plan and free trial are available.
Against
- No built-in voice or text chat.
- GM plan costs $4.99/mo.
The verdict
Shmeppy brings live map editing, player interaction, and shared dice rolls into one tabletop RPG tool. Its lack of built-in chat means groups will need a separate option for conversation.
Who it suits
Shmeppy suits tabletop RPG groups that want a shared, interactive map and dice roller. Groups that need voice or text chat will need to use another service alongside it.
Plans and prices
GM
10 GB of image storage · Unlimited games · Unlimited canvas · Unlimited everything
Read 4 Oct 2026 · shmeppy.com
On the record
- Chat limitation
- Shmeppy has no built-in voice or text chat; its guide says groups commonly use Discord or another voice chat alongside it.forum.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Dice roller
- The shared dice tray supports d20, d12, d10, d8, d6, d4, d100, modifiers, custom roll expressions, and public, GM-only, or private visibility.forum.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Invitations
- Players join by opening the game URL, without invite codes or friend requests.forum.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Live sync
- Map changes sync to connected players instantly.forum.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Map tools
- GM tools include Fill, Edge, Fog of War, and Background Image, plus token editing, color palette editing, and map management.forum.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- Players can open the same game link on phones or tablets and receive a touch-optimized interface.forum.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Player access
- Players can join games for free, and an account is optional for joining.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Player tools
- Players can move tokens, point with the Laser, pan and zoom, measure distances, and roll dice.forum.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says registration and game participation data are collected, including email, name, and server logs that may contain IP addresses.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Shmeppy is an online map-making tool for tabletop RPGs where a GM draws maps in real time for players to watch and interact with.forum.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Refund
- The homepage says that canceling the last payment automatically refunds it, with no questions asked.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says Shmeppy implements security measures to maintain the safety of personal information.shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The About page directs questions or concerns to [email protected].shmeppy.com · read 4 Oct 2026
