tabletoppeli

Tabletoppeli is a Finnish term that generally refers to tabletop games. This broad category encompasses a wide variety of games played on a flat surface, typically a table. It includes, but is not limited to, board games, card games, role-playing games, miniature wargames, and dice games. The defining characteristic is the physical presence of game components and the direct interaction of players with these components, as opposed to video games played on a screen.

The term "tabletoppeli" is often used informally in Finland to distinguish these games from digital or electronic forms of entertainment. It highlights the social aspect and tactile experience that many people associate with playing games together in person. While the specific types of games included under the umbrella term can vary slightly in common usage, the core concept remains consistent: games played around a table. The popularity of traditional board games, cooperative games, and strategy games has seen a resurgence, contributing to the continued relevance of the term "tabletoppeli" in Finnish culture.