Creating a game in Boardssey takes a minute and gives you the central record that every other workflow attaches to. You don't need to fill in everything upfront, start with a name, save, and add the rest as the game develops.
What this page helps you do
Open the new-game flow.
Fill in the basics (name, status, descriptions, key info).
Save and end up on a game page ready for further detail.
1. Open Games and click New game
In the sidebar, click Games. Click New game (top right).
A small dialog opens asking for two things: a name and a development status.
2. Name the game and pick a status
Type a name. Anything works, Castle Project, That coop idea. You can rename later.
Pick a development status from the dropdown. The default is Idea. Other options: Designing, Playtesting, Developed, Ready to Pitch, Looking for Publisher, Quoting, Crowdfunding, Pre-Production, Manufacturing, Licensed, Published. Pick the one that matches where the game actually is. Status changes anytime from the game page.
Click Start Designing.
3. Fill in the basics
You're now on the full game page with sections for everything you can record. The most useful fields to fill on day one:
Short description: one-sentence elevator pitch.
Long description: fuller pitch or theme overview.
Unique hooks: what makes this game stand out (one or two lines).
Designer names and Artist names, credits.
Genre: single-pick from the predefined list.
Mechanics: pick one or several from the list (search if it's long).
Min / Max players: e.g. 2–4. Leave blank if unknown.
Min / Max duration: minutes. Leave blank if unknown.
Minimum age: youngest age you recommend.
Complexity: Light / Medium / Heavy.
Currency and MSRP: the price you'd suggest. Currency dropdown supports the same 13 currencies Boardssey bills in.
Cover image: upload from the Media tab.
BGG link: paste the BoardGameGeek URL once the game has one.
Expansion?: toggle on if this is an expansion. See Expansions.
Don't sweat what you don't know yet. Most fields can be filled or changed later.
4. Save
Click Save game in the header. The game now exists in your library with whatever you've filled in.
You can return any time, edit any field, and click Save again.
After saving
From here:
Add a cover image in the Media tab (see Game media and assets).
Draft your Rules (see Drafting rules).
Add Components as you nail down what's on the table.
Set Permissions if you want to share the game with a Collaborator.
Set up a Project board in the Boards section to track work on this game.
Tips & common questions
I made a typo in the name, can I rename? Yes. On the game page, edit Game name at the top and click Save.
Do I have to set a status? You'll be asked to pick one when creating the game. If you really don't know, pick Idea.
Can I have two games with the same name? Yes, Boardssey allows it. The two will be distinguishable by their internal IDs and any cover differences. Most designers avoid duplicates to reduce confusion.
What happens to the game if I downgrade my plan past my game count? Existing games stay; you just can't create new ones. See Plans and pricing.