Welcome to the Catalog tool! This powerful feature lets you create a beautiful, public-facing catalog of your games that you can share with publishers, collaborators, or anyone interested in your work. With customization options and easy sharing capabilities, you'll have a professional portfolio up and running in minutes.
What is the Catalog Tool?
The Catalog tool creates a public-facing webpage showcasing your games. Think of it as your digital portfolio or showroom—a place where you can:
Display your games with beautiful visuals and information
Share with publishers, collaborators, or potential partners
Embed into your own website
Customize the look and feel to match your brand
The best part? No coding required! Everything is managed through an intuitive interface.
Getting Started
Step 1: Enable Catalog Sharing
Before you can use the catalog, you need to enable sharing:
Navigate to Catalog from your account dashboard
Click the "Enable Catalog Sharing" button in the top right corner
Your catalog is now live! You'll see a unique URL generated automatically
Important: Only account owners can enable catalog sharing. Collaborators won't see this option.
Step 2: Customize Your Catalog URL
Your catalog gets a unique web address automatically. You can customize it:
In the Shared Games tab, find the "Your Catalog Link" card
Click "Edit" next to the URL
Enter your custom slug (lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only)
Click "Save"
Example:
Default:
https://bdsy.cc/your-account-nameCustom:
https://bdsy.cc/my-game-studio
Tips:
Keep it short and memorable
Use your studio name or brand
Avoid spaces—use hyphens instead
Make sure it's unique (you'll see an error if it's already taken)
Managing Your Games
Understanding Game Sharing Settings
Each game in your catalog has two important toggles:
Novelty Toggle:
Marks games as "new" or "featured"
Novelty games appear first in your catalog
Great for highlighting your latest releases
Games are grouped: novelty games first, then others
Shared Toggle:
Controls whether a game appears in your public catalog
Only games with "Shared" enabled will be visible
Perfect for showing only your published games while keeping prototypes private
Adding Games to Your Catalog
In the Shared Games tab, you'll see all your games listed
Find the game you want to share
Toggle the "Shared" switch to ON (purple with green checkmark)
The game will immediately appear in your public catalog
Pro Tip: You can toggle sharing on/off anytime—it updates instantly!
Organizing Your Games
Using Drag and Drop:
Click and hold the grip handle (three vertical dots) on the left of any game
Drag it to a new position
Release to drop it in place
Games are automatically saved in the new order
Novelty vs. Regular Games:
Novelty games always appear first
You can drag games between the novelty section and regular section
When you drag a game to the novelty section, it automatically becomes a novelty game
When you drag it to the regular section, it becomes a regular game
Reordering Alphabetically:
Click the "Reorder A-Z" button next to the search bar
All games will be sorted alphabetically within their groups
Novelty games sorted A-Z, then regular games sorted A-Z
Searching Games:
Use the search bar to quickly find games
Search filters by game name
Works in real-time as you type
Customizing Your Catalog
Switch to the Customization tab to personalize your catalog's appearance.
Adding a Catalog Logo
In the Catalog Logo section, click to upload an image
Choose a square or circular logo that represents your brand
The logo appears in the sidebar of your public catalog
Click "Clear" to remove the logo if needed
Tips:
Use a high-quality image (PNG with transparent background works best)
Recommended size: 200x200 pixels or larger
The logo appears in a circular frame, so square images work best
Customizing the Sidebar
The sidebar is where you can add:
Your bio or company description
Contact information
Social media links
Any other information you want visitors to see
To Edit:
In the Catalog Sidebar section, you'll see a rich text editor
Click in the editor to start typing
Use the toolbar to format text, add links, lists, etc.
Your changes save automatically after 2 seconds
Editor Features:
Text formatting: Bold, italic, underline
Lists: Bulleted and numbered lists
Links: Add clickable links to websites
Text alignment: Left, center, right
Undo/Redo: Fix mistakes easily
Example Content:
Hello! I'm a game designer based in Seattle, WA.
Contact me at: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Check out my portfolio: [www.mygamestudio.com](http://www.mygamestudio.com/)
Previewing Your Changes
The Catalog Preview section shows exactly how your catalog will look to visitors:
Live updates: Changes appear in the preview automatically
Refresh button: Click "Refresh Preview" to reload if needed
Open in new tab: Click "Open in New Tab" to see the full catalog in a new window
Using the Preview:
Check that your logo looks good
Verify sidebar content is formatted correctly
See how games are displayed
Test that everything appears as expected
Advanced Customization
Custom CSS
Add custom CSS to style your catalog further:
In the Custom Code section, expand "Custom CSS"
Enter your CSS code (without
<style>tags)Changes save automatically after 2 seconds
Example CSS:
/* Change the catalog background color */
body {
background-color: #f5f5f5;
}
/* Style game cards */
.game-card {
border-radius: 12px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
Tips:
Use browser developer tools to inspect elements
Test changes in the preview first
Be careful with CSS—it affects the entire catalog
Custom JavaScript
You can add JavaScript code in three different locations:
1. JavaScript (Head):
Runs early, before page content loads
Good for analytics, meta tags, or early initialization
Expand "Custom JavaScript (Head)" to add code
2. JavaScript (Body Start):
Runs right after the
<body>tagGood for scripts that need to run early but after head
Expand "Custom JavaScript (Body Start)" to add code
3. JavaScript (Body End):
Runs at the end of the page, before closing
</body>Good for analytics, tracking, or scripts that need full page loaded
Expand "Custom JavaScript (Body End)" to add code
Example - Adding Google Analytics:
// In Body End section <script> gtag('config', 'GA_MEASUREMENT_ID'); </script>Important: Only add JavaScript code (without <script> tags). The system wraps it automatically.
Sharing Your Catalog
Getting Your Catalog Link
In the Shared Games tab, find the "Your Catalog Link" card
Your unique URL is displayed in the input field
Click "Copy" to copy it to your clipboard
Share this link with anyone!
The link provides:
Public access to your catalog
No login required for visitors
Always up-to-date with your latest changes
Embedding in Your Website
You can embed your catalog directly into your own website using an iframe:
Step 1: Add the Iframe Code
In the Shared Games tab, find the "Embed Code" section
Copy the iframe code provided
Paste it into your website's HTML where you want the catalog to appear
Step 2: Add the JavaScript
Copy the JavaScript code from the embed section
Add it to your website's
<head>section or before the closing</body>tagThis script makes the iframe automatically resize to fit content
Example Implementation:
<!-- In your HTML --> <div id="boardssey-embed-container" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;"> <iframe id="boardssey-embed-iframe" src="<https://embed.boardssey.com/your-catalog-slug?embed=true>" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="border: none; visibility: hidden;"></iframe> </div> <!-- In your <head> or before </body> --> <script src="<https://embed.boardssey.com/js/boardssey-embed.js>"></script>
How It Works:
The iframe loads your catalog
The JavaScript automatically adjusts the iframe height to fit content
Visitors can browse your games without leaving your website
Best Practices
For Game Organization
Creating a Good First Impression:
Mark your best or newest games as "Novelty" to feature them
Order games strategically—most important first
Only share games that are ready for public viewing
Use consistent game statuses (Published, Developed, etc.)
Managing Game Visibility:
Keep prototypes private (Shared = OFF)
Share published games (Shared = ON)
Use novelty to highlight special releases
Regularly review and update what's shared
For Customization
Logo Best Practices:
Use a high-resolution image
Ensure it looks good at small sizes
Consider a transparent background
Test how it appears in the sidebar
Sidebar Content:
Keep it concise but informative
Include contact information
Add links to your website or social media
Update it regularly as your information changes
Custom Code:
Test changes in preview first
Start with simple CSS before complex styling
Use JavaScript responsibly—don't break functionality
Document your custom code for future reference
For Sharing
Public Catalog Link:
Share on social media
Include in email signatures
Add to business cards
Link from your website
Embedded Catalog:
Test on different screen sizes
Ensure it works on mobile devices
Consider adding a "View Full Catalog" link
Monitor how it looks with your site's design
Troubleshooting
Catalog not showing games:
Make sure catalog sharing is enabled
Check that games have "Shared" toggle enabled
Verify you're using the correct catalog URL
Try refreshing the preview
Changes not appearing:
Wait a few seconds for auto-save to complete
Click "Refresh Preview" to reload
Check that you saved custom code properly
Clear your browser cache
Logo not displaying:
Verify the image uploaded successfully
Check that the image format is supported (PNG, JPG, etc.)
Try uploading a different image
Ensure the file isn't too large
Embed code not working:
Make sure you added both the iframe AND JavaScript code
Check that the JavaScript is in the correct location
Verify the catalog URL in the iframe is correct
Test in a different browser
Games not in the right order:
Drag and drop to reorder manually
Use "Reorder A-Z" for alphabetical sorting
Remember: Novelty games always appear first
Check that display_order is saving correctly
Custom CSS/JS not working:
Verify the code syntax is correct
Check browser console for errors
Make sure you're not using
<style>or<script>tagsTest changes one at a time to isolate issues
Tips for Success
First-Time Setup
Enable sharing - Start by enabling catalog sharing
Add logo - Upload your logo for brand recognition
Write sidebar - Add a brief bio and contact info
Select games - Choose 3-5 games to share initially
Mark novelty - Highlight your best games
Preview - Check everything looks good
Share - Copy your link and share it!
Regular Maintenance
Update games - Add new games as you complete them
Refresh content - Update sidebar info periodically
Review order - Reorganize games as your portfolio grows
Check preview - Verify everything still looks good
Test links - Ensure all links in sidebar work
For Publishers
Professional presentation - Make sure everything looks polished
Clear contact info - Include email and phone in sidebar
Featured games - Use novelty to highlight your best work
Complete information - Ensure game details are filled in
Regular updates - Keep your catalog current
Privacy and Control
What's Public:
Games with "Shared" enabled
Your logo (if uploaded)
Sidebar content
Game titles, covers, and basic info
What's Private:
Games with "Shared" disabled
Your internal game management
Private game details
Account settings
Control:
Toggle sharing on/off anytime
Enable/disable individual games
Update or remove sidebar content
Change logo anytime
Delete custom code if needed
Need More Help?
If you encounter issues:
Check that catalog sharing is enabled
Verify games have "Shared" toggle ON
Ensure your catalog URL is correct
Try refreshing the preview
Contact support if you need assistance
Ready to Share Your Games?
You're all set! The Catalog tool makes it easy to create a professional portfolio of your games. Enable sharing, customize your catalog, select your games, and start sharing with the world. Your unique catalog link is ready to use—just copy and share!