# BG Rules: Board Game Helper — Rules without the searching

> AI-powered board game rule assistant that provides answers from official rulebooks. (iPhone/iPad app by James Pringle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-rules-board-game-helper/id6761693004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Pringle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836498020)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-rules-board-game-helper/id6761693004/reviews.md

## What is BG Rules?

Board game rules without the searching.

BG Rules is a rules assistant. Type a question, get an answer pulled from the
actual rulebook for the game you're playing. No more passing the
book around the table while everyone waits.

Over 1,000 board games supported, from the latest releases to the
classics in your closet.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Ask anything. Turn order, edge cases, the weird interaction that
  came up on someone's third turn. The answer comes from the
  rulebook, not from a guess.
• Build your library. Games you've asked about stay in My Games,
  ready for next session.
• Ask the way you'd ask a friend.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Tell BG Rules what you're playing. We'll match it against
   BoardGameGeek and confirm.
2. Ask your question.
3. Get the answer, pulled from the actual rulebook.

BG RULES PRO — $1.99/month (7-day free trial)

• More questions per day
• Better answers when the rules get tricky
• Community answers — search online sources when the rulebook is
  silent on a tricky edge case
• BoardGameGeek collection sync — link your BGG account and pull
  in every game you own in one tap
• Custom app icons

New subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. After the trial, Pro
is $1.99/month. Cancel anytime. Subscriptions auto-renew unless
cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and
any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a
subscription.

Got feedback, or think we got a rule wrong? Tap the thumb icon below any
answer or email support@bgrules.app — we read every report.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://bgrules.app/privacy

## Key features

- AI-powered rulebook answers
- Supports over 1,000 board games
- Answers pulled directly from rulebooks
- Build and access your game library
- Ask questions naturally
- BoardGameGeek integration (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BG Rules Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bg-rules-board-game-helper/id6761693004/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great resource!

*2026-05-30*

Has been very helpful in finding answers to tricky questions. Love that it basically searches the rule book as well as BGG forums to help find the answers. Definitely saving a lot of frustration!

## Frequently asked questions about BG Rules

### What is BG Rules?

BG Rules is an AI-powered assistant that helps you find answers to board game rules. It pulls information directly from official rulebooks, saving you time searching through physical copies.

### How does BG Rules work?

You tell BG Rules which game you are playing, and then you can ask any question about the rules. The app will match your game against BoardGameGeek and provide an answer sourced from the actual rulebook.

### How many board games does BG Rules support?

BG Rules supports over 1,000 board games, including both recent releases and older classics.

### What are the benefits of BG Rules Pro?

BG Rules Pro offers more questions per day, better answers for complex rules, access to community answers for obscure edge cases, and BoardGameGeek collection sync. It costs $2.99 per month.

### Can I cancel my BG Rules Pro subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription anytime. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices is BG Rules available on?

BG Rules is currently supported on iPhone.

### How often is BG Rules updated?

The latest version of BG Rules is 1.1.0, and it was last updated on May 31, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for BG Rules?

BG Rules has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for most players and families.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-13

Pro is now $1.99/month, down from $2.99 — and new subscribers get a
7-day free trial. Try every Pro feature for a week before you pay
anything: more questions per day, smarter answers on tricky rules,
community answers, BoardGameGeek collection sync, and custom app
icons.

Stuck on a rule? Tap the thumbs-down icon below any answer to tell
us we got it wrong, or email support@bgrules.app. We read every
report.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-31

- Native iPad support

### 1.0 — 2026-05-11

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*