BoardGameGeek

BoardGameGeek

Gaming Unplugged

116 ratings
85 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Released
March 17, 2022
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Access the world's largest board game database with reviews, ratings, and community forums. Discover new games, track your collection, and engage with fellow enthusiasts.

✓Extensive board game database
✓User ratings and reviews
✓Community forums and discussions
✓Game collection tracking
✓Play session logging
✓Discover new and obscure games
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What users say about BoardGameGeek

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What's New in BoardGameGeek

1.28.2

November 2, 2026

Fixed back button in internal webbrowser on iOS 18 and earlier.

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User reviews

The new twitter

This app isn’t even a place to rate board games properly anymore. If you’re not a blue haired screamer then you’ll quickly get banned for voicing an opinion. The moderators on this app are RIDICULOUS!

Barely functional

The app deletes what Im typing randomly, all by itself. Other times there is infinite lag, the words I type simply never show up on the screen. Threads ive subscribed to are impossible to find.
It is impossible to contact app support through the link in the app store. The only reason I gave it more than one star is out of loyalty to BGG, ive been a member for years.

Recently it got so much worse, its nearly un-useable anymore.
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Religious Nutters

A company run by religious zealots. Avoiding at all costs.

Need a feedback flow

Got a few points.

1. Is there a better way to submit feedback about this app than updating App Store comments?

2. Caching issue. I started to edit a comment I made (to add something). Decided to just make a fresh comment, so I backed out and tapped the “reply” button instead. When I submitted my new comment, it registered as editing my old one, and deleted all previous content.

3. When coming back to the app, the text blocks are sometimes just blank. Navigating away and back doesn’t refresh. This can be particularly annoying if in the middle of a long post or geeklist.

4. The profile “top 10” cannot be edited in the app (or on mobile devices at all). It requires “click and drag,” which cannot be done with taps.
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No Weight Shown?

How can you not show me the average weight of the game? This is a major criteria when choosing a game or researching it. Huge miss here.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

Search returns no results after updates

Bug

Log Play dialog opens and closes instantly

Bug

App crashes when selecting My Geek section

Bug

Cannot add player names after latest update

Bug

Forum posts display with excessive formatting

Bug

Image viewing breaks and requires app restart

Bug

Album photo swiping stops working

Bug

Game page shows 'Loading...' indefinitely

Bug

Dark mode renders nothing visible

Bug

Video playback crashes on screen rotation

Bug

Bookmarked GeekLists fail to open

Bug

App freezes after AirTV mirroring

Bug

Links to game pages unresponsive

Bug

Post button unresponsive

Bug

Comment text input field inaccessible

Bug

Video section fails to load

Bug

Ads display despite donor status

Bug
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Requested Features

16 requests

Weight information display for games

Feature

Player count filtering for collections

Feature

Grid view option for collection display

Feature

Advanced search filters

Feature

Dark mode support

Feature

Subscription management page

Feature

Poll functionality in forums

Feature

Video language preference settings

Feature

Geek Buddy access in mobile app

Feature

Profile customization options (top 10, hot 10)

Feature

Game randomizer from personal collection

Feature

Game bookmarking feature

Feature

Larger collection thumbnail sizes

Feature

Homepage customization and organization

Feature

Quickbar functionality

Feature

Russian language support

Feature

FAQ

Does BoardGameGeek have ads?

Yes, BoardGameGeek contains advertisements. Users can opt for a monthly or yearly subscription to remove ads from their experience within the app, excluding embedded web views.

What is the subscription cost for BoardGameGeek?

The app offers an Ad-blocking subscription for iOS. This includes a Monthly Ad-Removal option for $0.99 and a Yearly Ad-Removal option for $9.99.

How often is BoardGameGeek updated?

The app was last updated on November 2nd, 2026, with version 1.28.2. This indicates a recent update, though specific update frequency is not detailed.

What devices does BoardGameGeek support?

BoardGameGeek is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

What is the age rating for BoardGameGeek?

BoardGameGeek has an age rating of 17+, suggesting mature content or themes may be present.

What do users like most about BoardGameGeek?

Users praise the comprehensive board game database, excellent community features, convenient mobile access, and easy collection tracking. The valuable reviews and ratings system is also a significant pro.

What are common user complaints about BoardGameGeek?

Common complaints include frequent crashes, unreliable search functionality, and significantly less functionality compared to the desktop version. Users also report bugs affecting core features and performance degradation.

Can I cancel my BoardGameGeek subscription?

Yes, your monthly or annual AdBlock subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before your subscription ends. You can cancel anytime in your device's Account Settings.