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BoardGameGeek
A large tabletop community and database with mechanics, categories, ratings, rules, forums, designers, editions, and an XML API.
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Why use it
Use BoardGameGeek to study portable tabletop mechanics, rules explanations, and player feedback outside video-game charts.
Where it fits
Study the market and the players you want to reach, then turn a loose idea into something you can test.
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What to check
Community ratings carry audience and popularity bias; user-uploaded images, rules, and API data retain separate usage terms and are not automatically redistributable.
