Accessing the Games Center
Log into your Boardssey account
Click "Games" in the main navigation menu
You'll be presented with the Games List view, showing all your current game projects
Creating a New Game
To start a new game project:
Click the "New game" button in the Games Center
Enter your game's title
Select the initial development status from the following options:
Idea: Initial concept stage where the core game concept is being formed
Designing: Active development of game mechanics, rules, and core systems
Playtesting: Game is being tested with various groups to refine mechanics and balance
Developed: Core development is complete and the game is in a polished state
Ready to Pitch: Game is prepared for presentation to potential publishers
Looking for Publisher: Actively seeking publishing partnerships
Quoting: In discussions with manufacturers for production quotes
Crowdfunding: Preparing for or actively running a crowdfunding campaign
Pre-Production: Finalizing all components and preparing for manufacturing
Manufacturing: Game is in production at the manufacturer
Licensed: Game has been licensed to a publisher
Click "Create Game" to initialize your project
Game Information Management
Basic Information
Each game entry contains essential details that help you track and organize your project:
Game Title
Development Status
Description
Cover Image
Genre
Player Count
Duration
Age Range
Mechanics
Complexity
Designer
Artist
Hooks
To edit these details:
Select your game from the Games List
Click "Edit game" in the game's menu
Update the relevant fields
Save your changes
Deleting a Game
If you wish to delete a game, go to the Game page and click "Edit game"
The scroll to the bottom to the Danger Zone
Warning!
When deleting a game, all content linked to it, such as rules, versions, projects, playtests will be deleted as well
If you're sure you can't to continue click "Delete your game" and follow the instructions
Collaboration Features
Team Visibility
Games in the Games Center are visible to your entire team:
All team members can see all games in your organization
Team members can access game details, rules, and updates based on their overall team role (Admin, Member, or Collaborator)
Visibility is managed at the team level rather than per-game
This promotes transparency and collaboration across your organization
Integration with Other Tools
The Games Center connects seamlessly with other Boardssey features:
Project Dashboard:
Link games to specific projects
Track tasks and milestones
Monitor progress
Playtest Hub:
Access playtest data directly from the game page
View feedback summaries
Track version testing history
Best Practices
To make the most of the Games Center:
Version Control:
Create new versions for significant changes
Document all modifications in version notes
Use consistent version numbering
Organization:
Use clear, descriptive game titles
Keep status categories updated
Tag games appropriately for easy filtering