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Quick Guide to Boardssey

A comprehensive guide to Boardssey's game management platform - from creating games to managing projects, playtesting, and showcasing your portfolio.

Updated over a week ago

Getting Started

  1. Sign up with your email at boardssey.com

  2. Set up your team profile (company name, website, publisher status)

  3. Complete your personal profile (name, role)

  4. Choose your subscription plan (Adventurer, Pathfinder, or Oracle)

Core Features

Game Management

  • Create new games with basic info (name, development status)

  • Import games from CSV

  • Update game details throughout development:

    • Add compelling game descriptions

    • Write marketing hooks

    • Track development status changes

    • Update game info as it evolves

  • Track game versions and changes

  • Manage rules and documentation

  • Upload cover images and game assets

Project Management

  • Create projects for different needs:

    • Team projects for company-wide initiatives

    • Game-specific projects for focused development

  • Set project access levels (Admins, Members, Collaborators)

  • Track tasks with priorities and due dates

    • Create subtasks for breaking down complex work

    • Convert subtasks into full tasks when needed

    • Track completion of individual subtasks

    • Assign tasks to specific team members

    • Reassign or transfer tasks as needed

  • View task status across all projects:

    • See all tasks grouped by project

    • Track overall progress and deadlines

    • Monitor tasks by assignee

    • Calendar view for timeline management

  • Use Kanban boards for workflow management

  • Add tags for better organization

  • Leave comments on tasks for team communication

Playtest Management

  • Organize and store all playtests by game

  • Create and track playtest sessions

  • Log detailed playtest information:

    • Date and version tested

    • Player count and score tracking

    • Setup and playtime

    • Player Feedback

    • Notes and observations

  • View complete playtest history per game

    • Track the total number of playtests

    • See the latest playtest details

    • Monitor version testing progress

Portfolio Management

  • Create professional game pages

  • Showcase selected games

  • Share portfolio with a single link

  • Game details sync automatically from your game center

  • Add branding and contact details

Useful Tools

  • Print & Play Cards Layout tool

  • TTS Deck Editor for Tabletop Simulator card sheets

  • Variable distribution calculator

  • Timer and chronometer

  • Digital coin flipper

  • Custom scorepad

  • First player selector

  • Digital dice roller

Collaborative Whiteboard

  • Real-time collaboration with team members

  • Add text, shapes, images, and sticky notes

  • Group related elements together

  • Use different colors for categorization

  • Sessions are automatically saved to the team account

  • Draw and sketch directly on the board

  • Invite team members for live collaboration

  • No additional software required

Team Collaboration

  • Invite team members with different roles

  • Assign tasks to team members

  • Share feedback and comments

  • Use the whiteboard feature for real-time collaboration

  • Control access levels for different team members

Best Practices

  1. Keep game versions properly documented

  2. Use tags consistently for organization

  3. Set clear task priorities and due dates

  4. Document playtest feedback thoroughly

Tips for Success

  • Update game status regularly to track progress

  • Use the whiteboard for brainstorming sessions

  • Take advantage of the version control system

  • Organize tasks by project and priority

  • Keep your portfolio current for potential publishers

Support and Resources

  • Access customer support through the dashboard

  • Use templates for common document types

  • Reference the documentation for detailed guidance

Remember: Games are at the heart of Boardssey. Every feature is built around your games, making them the natural center of your projects, playtests, team collaboration, and portfolio.

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