Question 1

What is TabletopWatch?

Accepted Answer

TabletopWatch is a free content and deals aggregator for hobbyists. We monitor YouTube channels for new content, extract structured data using AI, compare prices across major retailers, and aggregate live streams — all in one place.

Question 2

How do deals and price comparison work?

Accepted Answer

We scrape prices from multiple retailers several times a day. Each product page shows a price comparison table so you can find the cheapest option. We also detect price drops of 10% or more and can alert you when a product hits your target price.

Question 3

How do price alerts work?

Accepted Answer

On any product page, enter your email and a target price. When the price drops to or below your target, we send you an email with a link to buy. Alerts are checked twice daily (morning and evening).

Question 4

Is this site free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. We earn a small commission when you buy through our affiliate links — at no extra cost to you. This is how we keep the site running.

Question 5

How often is content updated?

Accepted Answer

YouTube content is checked every few hours. Deals are scraped multiple times a day. Live streams are polled every 5 minutes. Price history is recorded on every scrape.

Question 6

How does the live streams page work?

Accepted Answer

We aggregate live streams from both Twitch and YouTube that match our hobby categories. Streams are polled frequently and marked as offline when they end.

Question 7

What board game content do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We track 20+ board game YouTube channels and automatically classify their videos into reviews, playthroughs, how-to-play guides, top lists, comparisons, and news. You can browse all of this at /boardgames/watch.

Question 8

How does the game directory work?

Accepted Answer

We import data from BoardGameGeek for the top 500 ranked board games — including ratings, player counts, play time, complexity, and more. Each game has its own page with buy links. Use the filters to find games by player count, complexity, or category.

Question 9

What is 'What Should I Play?'

Accepted Answer

It's a quick 4-question quiz that recommends board games based on your group size, preferred complexity, play time, and vibe (competitive, cooperative, party, or strategy). Results link to full game pages with buy links.

Question 10

Which retailers do you compare for board games?

Accepted Answer

We track board game prices across Amazon UK, Zatu Games, Magic Madhouse, Goblin Gaming, and eBay for second-hand deals. More retailers are being added as affiliate partnerships are approved.

Question 11

Do you cover miniatures or Warhammer?

Accepted Answer

No — we focused TabletopWatch on board games as of April 2026. For Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, The Old World, and Kill Team coverage, we recommend Tale of Painters, Goonhammer, and Auspex Tactics.

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