What this page helps you do
Write and edit rules for any game in your library using a full text editor or a structured template.
Start from scratch when you already have a template, outline, or partial rules.
Start from a template (e.g. Daniel Solis) to get a ready-made structure you can edit.
Organize rules in tabs — rename the default “Main” tab, add more rule sets (e.g. by version, language, or format), and remove tabs you no longer need.
Export rules as PDF, HTML, or BGG Markup so you can share them or add them to Game Media Assets.
Opening the Rules tab
Choose the game you want to add or edit rules for
Your Games list shows all games in this workspace. Click the game you want to write or edit rules for so its page opens.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Games list and the game row or card you select.
What you can do: Click a game to open its game page.
Good to know: Rules are stored per game; each game has its own Rules tab.
Open the Rules tab
On the game page, the Rules tab sits alongside Game Info, Media, Components, and other tabs. Click Rules to open the rules area.
Helpful details
Key areas: The tab bar and the Rules tab.
What you can do: Click Rules to view and edit that game’s rules.
Good to know: If you don’t see the Rules tab, your role may not include access to it.
Choosing how to start
Two ways to begin: from scratch or from a template
The Rules tab offers two entry points: Start from scratch (for your own text, template, or partial rules) and Start from template (a pre-built structure from Daniel Solis’s). Pick the one that fits how you like to work.
Helpful details
Key areas: The two options — Start from scratch and Start from template.
What you can do: Click either option to open the editor or template picker.
Good to know: You can switch games and use a different option per game; each game’s rules are independent.
Writing rules from scratch
Start from scratch when you have your own text or outline
Start from scratch is best when you already have a template, an outline, or partially written rules. You get a blank editing area where you can paste or type your content.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Start from scratch option and the editor area that opens.
What you can do: Paste existing text, type new rules, or mix both; use the editor’s formatting as needed.
Good to know: Content is saved with the game; you can leave and come back later.
Use the rules editor to write and format your text
The rules editor gives you full text-editing and formatting so you can draft and structure your rules. Use the toolbar for headings, lists, bold, italic, and other formatting.
Helpful details
Key areas: The formatting toolbar at the top and the main content area below.
What you can do: Type or paste text, apply formatting, and structure sections; changes are saved with the game.
Good to know: The same editor is used whether you started from scratch or from a template.
Writing rules from a template
Start from a template to use a pre-built structure
Start from template opens a pre-built template with structured rules outline and guidance you can edit.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Start from template option and the template list or picker.
What you can do: Select a template to open it in the editor; you can then edit, reorder, or remove sections.
Good to know: Templates are starting points; you keep full control over the text.
Edit the structured rules template
When you pick template option it opens in the same rules editor with sections already in place. You can edit any part, add or remove sections, and apply formatting.
Helpful details
Key areas: The editor with the template’s headings and placeholder or sample text.
What you can do: Replace placeholders with your game’s rules, adjust structure, and use the toolbar for formatting.
Good to know: The editor works the same for template-based and scratch-based rules.
Managing rules tabs
A Main rules tab is created automatically
When you start writing rules, a Main tab is created automatically. That tab holds your primary rules document for this game.
Helpful details
Key areas: The tab bar and the Main tab.
What you can do: Edit the content in Main; you can rename this tab (see below) or add more tabs.
Good to know: Main is just the default name; you can change it to something like “v1” or “English” if you prefer.
Rename a rules tab
You can rename any rules tab (including Main). Use the rename control on the tab to give it a label that fits—for example, a version, language, or format.
Helpful details
Key areas: The tab label and the rename control (e.g. click or menu on the tab).
What you can do: Open the rename option, type a new name, and confirm.
Good to know: Clear names help when you have several rule sets (e.g. “Rules v2”, “Spanish”, “Quick reference”).
Add more rule sets with the Add rules tab control
You can add as many rules tabs as you need. Use the Add (or “Add rules”) control to create another tab—handy for different versions, final vs. draft format, or rules in different languages.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Add (or add rules) control near the tab bar.
What you can do: Click to create a new tab, then name it and write or paste rules in that tab.
Good to know: Each tab is a separate rule set for the same game; you can export any tab (see Exporting rules below).
Each rules tab appears in the tab bar
Every rule set you add shows up as its own tab next to Main (or whatever you renamed it). Click a tab to switch to that rule set and edit or export it.
Helpful details
Key areas: The tab bar with all rule-set tabs.
What you can do: Click a tab to view and edit that rule set; rename or delete tabs as needed.
Good to know: Only the currently selected tab’s content is shown in the editor and used when you export.
Remove a rules tab with Delete
You can delete the last (rightmost) rules tab by using the Delete action on that tab. If there is only one tab, deleting it removes the rules for this game entirely. Deletion cannot be undone.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Delete control on the tab (often on the last tab).
What you can do: Use Delete to remove that tab and its content.
Good to know: Only the last tab can be deleted this way; deletion is permanent. If you might need the text again, copy it or export before deleting.
If something looks wrong: If you don’t see Delete, you may need to select the last tab first, or your permissions may limit tab management.
Confirm before a tab (or all rules) is removed
Before the tab (or all rules) is removed, a confirmation message appears. Read it to see whether you’re deleting one tab or the only remaining rules. Confirm to proceed or cancel to keep everything.
Helpful details
Key areas: The confirmation message and the confirm/cancel actions.
What you can do: Click the confirm button to delete, or cancel to keep the tab and its content.
Good to know: Once you confirm, the change is permanent; there is no undo.
Exporting rules
Export rules from the editor
You can export the rules for the currently open tab directly from the rules area. Use the export to choose a format and download the file.
Helpful details
Key areas: The export/download control in the rules editor header or toolbar.
What you can do: Click it to see format options (PDF, HTML, BGG Markup), then pick one to download.
Good to know: The export uses the content of the tab you have selected; switch tabs if you want to export a different rule set.
Choose among three download formats
When you export, you get three format options: Download Rules PDF, Download as HTML, and Download as BGG Markup. Pick the one that matches how you plan to use the rules (e.g. print, web, or BoardGameGeek).
Helpful details
Key areas: The list or menu with the three download options.
What you can do: Click Download Rules PDF for a PDF, Download as HTML for a web page, or Download as BGG Markup for BGG-friendly formatting.
Good to know: Each option uses the content of the currently selected rules tab.
Download Rules PDF (e.g. for print or Game Media Assets)
Download Rules PDF creates a PDF of the current tab’s rules. You can use it for printing, sharing, or uploading to Game Media Assets so it appears with your game.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Download Rules PDF option.
What you can do: Click it to download a PDF; then you can attach it in Game Media Assets or use it elsewhere.
Good to know: The PDF reflects the content and formatting of the tab you have open when you export.
Download as HTML
Download as HTML gives you an HTML file of the current tab’s rules. Use it when you need a web page or want to paste the rules into a site or tool that accepts HTML.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Download as HTML option.
What you can do: Click it to download an HTML file; open it in a browser or use it in your own site or docs.
Good to know: Formatting from the editor is preserved in the HTML.
Download as BGG Markup
Download as BGG Markup exports the current tab’s rules in a format that keeps your editor formatting when you paste into BoardGameGeek (BGG). That way headings, lists, and emphasis carry over correctly.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Download as BGG Markup option.
What you can do: Click it to get the BGG-formatted text; copy from the downloaded file and paste into BGG.
Good to know: This option is meant to preserve formatting on BGG; use it when you’re publishing or updating rules there.
Tips & common questions
Can I have rules in more than one language?
Yes. Add a separate rules tab for each language (e.g. “English”, “Spanish”), write or paste the rules in that tab, and export the tab you need. You can also use tabs for different versions or formats.
What happens if I delete the only rules tab?
Deleting the last (and only) tab removes the rules for that game entirely. The confirmation message will state this. Deletion cannot be undone, so export or copy any text you want to keep before confirming.
Which tab is exported when I click Download?
Whichever tab is currently selected in the rules area. Switch to the tab you want (e.g. “Rules v2” or “Spanish”) before choosing a download format.
Where do I upload the rules PDF for my game?
Use the Media tab on the same game page and add the rules PDF as a Game Media Asset. That keeps your rules with the game and easy to share or link.