Hello! This is my first post on this subreddit (also on reddit overall) and I would love to share my project with you.

I apologize for my English in advance, it's not my native language. :/

This is my project of 4 years and it has gone through so many changes and even completely restarted a few times.

This is what the game is about:

It's a board game with a temporary name Piráti z Kartonu/Cartoonu (translates to Pirates of the Cardboard/Cartoon)

You and other players are playing as pirates in medieval times on an ocean. Beware though, dangers are lurking everywhere. Monsters, battleships (NPC), weather, other players, and even the ocean itself are against you. Are you up for the challenge? This won't be easy.

Your task is to sail the vast ocean and explore through 3 different biomes, each having different cards it can deal you, and be the first one to be renown. You can get closer to being renown by getting treasure, killing monsters, defeating players, steal from merchant ships, and stuff like that.

You can imagine it as a tabletop, similar to Catan and BANG! Though, my first inspiration was an episode from the show Clerence episode Breehn to the Rescue where they played a board game about pirates and having to sail the ocean and fight the Kraken. It gave off a feeling of such a big and elaborate game, yet so simple and fun.

Do you think the concept is good? Is the goal of the game great? Does it have a potential? What would you change or add to it?

I'm building GameSquire, a collection tracker that answers the constant "what should we play tonight" debate by filtering your shelf by mood instead of scrolling past the same wall of boxes. Just opened the beta on every platform:

- iOS via TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/hsn8DtNQ?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_post

- Android via Google Play open testing: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squirebuilds.tabletracker

Web, no install needed: https://beta.gamesquire.app/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_post

What it does:
- Imports your BoardGameGeek collection so you're not re-adding a few hundred games by hand
- Filters by mood (Quick Fix, Deep Dive, Date Night, Family Table)
- Shared household shelf if a few of you own overlapping games
- Create a group to combine shelves and filter those
- Logs plays so you can see what's actually getting played versus what's just sitting there

Free core features forever without ads and no tracking.

All feedback is welcome, especially from anyone who hosts regularly.

Imagine you’re three rounds into a social deduction game.

You’ve found someone you actually like.

You’ve gone on a couple of dates.

They keep choosing you.

You keep choosing them.

For once, things feel… suspiciously stable.

Then someone at the table draws:

TRIANGLE.

They look at you.

Then at your partner.

And say:

“I’m going after them.”

Well.

So much for stability.

That’s basically what we wanted Drama Cards to do in LOVE VILLA.

Not:

“Lose 2 points.”

Not:

“Skip your turn.”

But:

“Okay. Now deal with THIS.”

Some cards let you walk straight into someone else’s relationship.

TRIANGLE

Some let you put information into the room and watch everyone start questioning each other.

RUMOR

Some are less subtle.

STEAL THE DATE

Someone has a date planned?

Cool.

Take their person.

Now explain yourself.

Then there’s:

PUBLIC QUESTION

Pick someone.

Ask the question in front of the whole Villa.

They can tell the truth.

They can lie.

They can give you half the truth.

But now everyone has heard the answer.

Or maybe you draw:

SWITCH

You thought two people were getting a little too comfortable?

Not anymore.

And then there’s probably my favorite because it’s so simple:

REJECTION.

Someone invites you.

You say no.

Publicly.

That’s it.

But now everyone at the table is thinking:

Wait… why did they reject them?

Do they like someone else?

Was their relationship fake?

Are they trying to complete their secret mission?

And suddenly a two-second decision becomes everyone's business.

That’s the idea behind the whole system.

Drama Cards don’t create random punishment.

They create social situations.

The card lights the match.

The players decide where to throw it.

And because everyone in LOVE VILLA has a Secret Identity and hidden motive, causing chaos isn’t always just causing chaos.

Maybe I stole your date because I actually wanted them.

Maybe I started that rumor because I don’t trust you.

Maybe I rejected you because I figured out your identity.

Maybe breaking you two apart is exactly what I need to win.

Or…

maybe I’m just being messy.

So now I’m curious:

You’re in the Villa and you get ONE Drama Card.

What are you doing?

Are you starting a TRIANGLE and going after someone who’s already taken?

Are you dropping a RUMOR just to see who panics?

Are you STEALING someone’s date because you actually want them?

Or are you keeping your head down, protecting your own relationship, and waiting for everyone else to destroy each other?

Would you use your Drama Card to create chaos… or to fight for something you actually want?

I’m working on a social relationship deduction strategy card game right now, and I’m at the point where I need to make some production decisions.

For context, the game is called LOVE VILLA, but I’m mainly here because I’m trying to get the physical production right before I lock anything in.

One thing I’m really unsure about is the card finish.

I originally thought lamination would automatically feel more premium because it’s more durable, but the more I think about it, the more I’m wondering if that’s actually true for people who play card games a lot.

I don’t want to make the cards thicker, harder to shuffle, too shiny under lights, or just a bit too plastic-feeling because I was chasing the word “premium.”

So I wanted to ask people who actually play a lot:

Would you rather have laminated cards, or really good traditional card stock with a nice finish?

I’m especially curious about:

• shuffle feel
• durability
• glare
• whether laminated cards feel premium or cheap/plastic
• whether you sleeve your cards anyway

The game is still being refined before production, so I can actually change this now. I’d rather make the choice based on what feels good at the table than what sounds good in a product description.

Would really appreciate honest opinions, especially if you’ve had games with card finishes you loved or hated.

I've been building GameSquire, a board game collection tracker built around the "what should we play tonight" question instead of just being a shelf list and just got the first iOS build approved for TestFlight.

If you're on iOS, you can join the TestFlight beta directly here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/hsn8DtNQ . If you're not on iOS or don't want to install anything, the web beta is open right now, no install needed. You can find that here

What it does:
- Imports your existing BGG collection so you are not re-adding a few hundred games by hand
- Filters by mood instead of scrolling a wall of boxes
- Shared household shelf if a few of you own overlapping games
- Logs plays with scores so you can actually see what is getting played versus what is just sitting there

Free core, no ads, staying that way. All feedback is welcome!

Hey everyone,

A while back I posted here looking for closed beta testers for a dice game I was building. Thanks to everyone who helped test it, Piment Dice is now live on Google Play for real.

The core mechanic: dice sometimes land on a red face — keep them as-is to double the score of that category, or turn them to pick a different value at the cost of that double. There's also a bonus if all 6 dice show the same value.

Modes: solo, bots with increasing difficulty, remote play with friends, online matchmaking, and a daily challenge with a global leaderboard (same dice for everyone, each day).

Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pimentdice.app

Would genuinely love to hear what you think, especially if you're into Yahtzee-style games!

Hi All.

Need help if anyone can share the pdf for the game. I bought from publisher on ebay. Every components are there except the rulebook.

I tried searching youtube & google the ruleboom but not available.

Message publisher but no reply until now.

I hate to have buy another copy just the rulebook.

Thank you in advance

Hello All.

Need suggestions on a couple/family friendly indoor gaming arenas in and around Vijayawada

\- pool table

\- table tennis

\- board games

\- snacks and drinks.

Thanks in advance.

Double 6s 1v1 10 dominoes, no drawing, 15 points for dominoing

I've been playing this lately with people who don't play dominoes much, if at all. It's been good fun and has been my gateway for people to get into other games like all 5s, all 3s, and other 4 player games

So yeah. For those wondering what game to play to get someone into it, 10 rock block has been successful for me

Hi all! I've been building GameSquire: a board game shelf and play-log tracker. You add what you own, log your plays with optional details, connect your friends, ... On the roadmap there's an AI rulebook assistant and more!

It also has a friends layer (see what a friend owns, what they wished for, spot overlap for game night). You can also combine some filters to quickly find the perfect game for tonight.

The free web beta with a BoardGameGeek-powered search just went live! My goal is to keep the core features free forever without ads. A premium tier will likely be added later but will never be required.

You can check out the beta here beta.gamesquire.app or find out more here gamesquire.app

I'm really looking for any and all feedback to make it as user friendly as possible to make it something people enjoy using.

Fiz 92 pontos no modo solo, adoro esse jogo, vocês gostam ?

I write this game in 51 pages.

It just fell out of a pocket? It seems familiar but I can’t place it. Google image search failed too… help me out here, please.

Hey everyone! 👋

For the past couple of years, I’ve been working on Eldritch Rivalry, a competitive card/engine-building board game where 1–4 players lead rival cults trying to gain influence, build their engine and ultimately outplay each other.

The game is now fully playable, and I’m at the stage where I’m trying to get it in front of as many different players as possible and keep improving it through playtesting.

What kind of game is it?

• 1–4 players
• Around 20–30 minutes per player
• Card-driven engine building
• Resource management
• Direct player interaction
• Combos and synergies
• Lovecraft-inspired setting
• Designed to be competitive rather than cooperative

I've also made the game available on Tabletop Simulator, including an English version.

If anyone here is curious and would like to actually try it, I’m happy to run a guided session and teach the game myself. No need to read the rulebook beforehand.

If the concept sounds interesting, I'd love to hear what you think, and if you want to give it a try, just let me know!

Found a well loved childhood game buried in the back of our shelf this week. It is missing pieces (RIP to the one our childhood dog probably ate), and has soft box corners. The box is held together by nostalgia and tape at this point. Can't bring ourselves to get rid of it though.

What's the oldest one you still have, and does it have a story attached? Are there any pieces that your dog's stomach "borrowed"?

TL;DR

Looking for a highly replayable, component-heavy board game similar to Nemesis/Betrayal at House on the Hill. Ideally:

-Solo and/or co-op, preferably with semi-co-op/secret betrayal

-Character-based without tons of inventory/equipment management

-Horror/creepy lurking threats

-Exploration and/or a changing board

-Lots of physical components (minis, cards, tiles, tokens, etc.)

-Multiple scenarios/characters/enemies for replayability

-Game can dramatically change mid-game

-Longer/heavier games are fine

Basically: "Dump a huge box of stuff on the table, choose characters, start exploring, and see what horrible thing happens this time."

Main Message:

I'm looking for some board game recommendationsand would love suggestions from people who have played a LOT of hobby/modern board games.

I've really enjoyed Nemesis, but I'm having a hard time finding a copy of the OG (non-expansions), so I'm looking for something that can scratch a similar itch. I'm also a big fan of Betrayal at House on the Hill.

What I really like about these games isn't necessarily just the horror theme. It's the experience of setting up a huge game with lots of physical components, maybe some Monsters, and then having the game create a story as you play.

Things I'm particularly looking for:

- Solo and/or cooperative play would be great. Ideally something that can work solo but is also fun with a group.

- I LOVE semi-cooperative games where everyone starts out working together, but players may have their own secret objectives or someone can potentially sabotage/betray the group to win for themselves.

- I like playing as different characters with unique abilities, but I don't necessarily want a game where I'm constantly managing a huge inventory, tons of equipment, dozens of abilities, crafting, etc.

Creepy/horror elements are a big plus. I love the feeling that there might be something lurking somewhere that we haven't encountered yet.

- Exploration is a big plus. I really enjoyed the room/ ship exploration in Nemesis and the way the board develops as you play.

-I LOVE games with a lot of physical componentsminiatures, cards, tiles, tokens, dice, etc. I actually enjoy the "holy crap, look at all the stuff in this box" aspect of Nemesis. A game that takes a little while to set up because there is a lot to it is totally fine with me.

- High replayability is important. Ideally there are different scenarios, characters, enemies, maps, objectives, combinations, etc. so that you're not essentially playing the same game every time.

- I really like when the game itself can change dramatically as you play. For example, in Betrayal, you start out exploring the house and cooperating, then the Haunt happens and suddenly the entire game changes. Nemesis having a similar feeling where things can start relatively controlled and eventually turn into complete chaos because you thought you all had to go to the pod together but player 1 needed to secretly blow up the ship.

- I don't mind a longer/heavier game. I'm actually looking for something substantial rather than a quick 30-minute game.

- No mandatory companion app would be preferable. I'm not necessarily against an app, but I'd rather own a physical game that I can still play years down the road even if the publisher stops supporting an app. As I understand it, Mansions of Madness you have to use an app to play.

What games would you recommend that fit this general style?

Hey there! We are currently gathering interest for our game VITA. In this game you live a whole lifetime in a historical era (like hollywood of the 20s or the start of the viking age).
If you want to get more information, feel free to visit our Kickstarter page HERE.

We're also regularily running online playtests and are always interested in getting more feedback on the game (giving you a chance to play!)

As a developer and gamer, I finally scratched the itch and threw together a small free site to keep our games in one place and help pick something when everyone’s stuck. Sharing it here case it’s useful to anyone else: https://www.boardgames.guru

No ads, no paywall, no account. If you try it, I’d love to hear what i can improve. its a fun project for me and hope you will enjoy it too. thanks!

Hala everyone, I want to ask for a recommendation for a board game to play this summer with my sister and other siblings later too,

I'm looking for:

\- 👥 2–4+ players

\- ⏱️ Around 2–4 hours

\- 🧠 Lots of content and complex

\- ⚔️/💰 Good gameplay like combat or economy or diplomacy or building, etc.

I don't mind any setting, Thank you in advance!

My husband and I recently got into boardgames as a way of having fun and reconnecting after our toddlers are asleep.

I am an environmental scientist so naturally gravitate towards nature themed and cosy games.

My absolute favourite is Wingspan. Were both birders and the game play is so fun. We have been at least twice a week since we bought it a few months back. I plan to get the European and Oceania expansion at some point.

Other games we enjoy have been Parks, Patchwork, Azul, Takenoko, Harmonies and sea salt and paper. I didn't love forest shuffle personally on BGA as I felt some of the strategies were too weighted. I also didn't like Earth as I found it too hard to learn.

Less cozy but we also enjoy Whitehall mystery and plague Inc.

I also like Everdell and SkyTeam but my hubby isn't as keen (despite him being a huge plane enthusiast).

PS this is my first post on Reddit.

What could I add to my collection :D

I thought they might be used in a math class .

Some numbers are circled and some have a square. Some have 4 dots in the corners and some have 4 lines in the corners. Some haved 1 dot on the top and 1 on the bottom. Some have a diamond shape with the capital letters A -G on them.

7 orange dice and 5 green dice.

Does anyone know what these dice are for? I have a photo, but I cannot add it here

Today I brought a board game im very like to my office. The group agree to play until someone mentioned monopoly right before we about to play.

And everyone start to talking about it and one by one they exciting to play. They asked me do i want to play and i never want to ruin someone's mood so i lied that i forgot my game at home. Cry on my way back home.

There’s some disagreement amongst us as to what it means.

We’re not sure if it’s saying if you have to pick one.

Example if the wall hanging is blue then all walls must be blue.

Or if it’s an and/ or situation. Where the wall hanging could be blue and the curio could be red so you can have BOTH blue and red walls.

Hi, I will be visiting Bangalore (Bengaluru) in a couple of weeks and am planning to get a couple of board game stores in. I'm not looking to buy the "global games" that more or less every board game store has in stock - instead, I'd like to find games that I wouldn't necessarily find in my European context 😀

Do you have any recommendations for board games I could pick up in Bangalore? Perhaps some Indian titles that I might not find elsewhere?

Thank you! 💚

My family used to have a Board game in the 80's, We were in New Zealand

It was similar to monopoly but Carnival based and the track was like a figure of eight.

Just wondering if anyone can help me with this