What this page helps you do
Turn on your public catalog so anyone with the link can see your games.
Copy or share your catalog link to send to publishers, partners, or playtesters.
Control visibility with Enable Catalog Sharing and the switches for Your Catalog Link.
Open your catalog in a new tab to see exactly what visitors see.
Customize your catalog with a logo, contact email, and optional custom code so it feels like yours.
The catalog lives under your workspace: open Catalog from the left sidebar (e.g. home/[your-team]/catalog).
Opening the Catalog
Go to Catalog in the sidebar
The left sidebar lists your workspace areas. Catalog is where you enable and manage your public game catalog.
Helpful details
Key areas: The sidebar; Catalog is one of the entries.
What you can do: Click Catalog to open the catalog settings page.
Good to know: You must be in a workspace (e.g. boardssey-games) to see Catalog; it’s not available from the personal account view.
Enabling your catalog
The Catalog settings page
The Catalog page shows options to turn on your catalog and manage Your Catalog Link. This is the main place to control whether your games are visible publicly.
Helpful details
Key areas: The page title Catalog; Enable Catalog Sharing; Your Catalog Link section.
What you can do: Use Enable Catalog Sharing to turn the catalog on or off, then use the link section to copy or share your URL.
Good to know: Until you enable catalog sharing, your catalog link won’t show your games to visitors.
Turn on Enable Catalog Sharing
Enable Catalog Sharing is the main switch that makes your catalog public. When it’s on, anyone with your catalog link can see the games you’ve chosen to show.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Enable Catalog Sharing label and its toggle.
What you can do: Click to turn catalog sharing on; click again to turn it off and hide your catalog.
Good to know: Turning it off does not delete your catalog or link—you can turn it back on anytime.
Your Catalog Link section
Your Catalog Link shows the URL for your public catalog. You can copy this link and share it so others can open your catalog in their browser.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Your Catalog Link heading and the link (URL) displayed below it.
What you can do: Copy the link to share via email, pitch documents, or socials; use Open in New Tab (elsewhere on the page) to preview the catalog.
Good to know: The link stays the same unless your workspace or catalog settings change; only games you’ve made visible in the catalog will appear.
Switches for catalog and link visibility
On the Catalog page you’ll see one or more switches that control whether your catalog is shared and whether your catalog link is active. Use these to turn sharing on or off without leaving the page.
Helpful details
Key areas: The switch(es) near Your Catalog Link or Enable Catalog Sharing.
What you can do: Flip a switch on to enable that option, off to disable it.
Good to know: If your link doesn’t work, check that Enable Catalog Sharing (and any link-specific switch) is on.
If you have a second switch on the same page, it may control a separate setting (for example, whether the catalog link is visible or shareable). The label next to each switch explains what it does.
Helpful details
Key areas: The second switch and its label.
What you can do: Turn it on or off to match how you want your catalog or link to behave.
Good to know: Both switches may need to be on for your catalog link to work as expected.
Opening your catalog in a new tab
Your Catalog Link and opening in a new tab
The Your Catalog Link section shows your catalog URL. From here you can copy the link or use an option to open it in a new tab and preview the public page.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Your Catalog Link area and any Open in New Tab (or similar) control.
What you can do: Copy the link to share it, or open it in a new tab to see your catalog as visitors do.
Good to know: Opening in a new tab is a quick way to check that the right games appear and that customization (logo, email) looks correct.
Edit and workspace name
From the Catalog page you may see Edit or your workspace name (e.g. boardssey-games). These help you confirm you’re in the right workspace and that you’re editing the correct catalog.
Helpful details
Key areas: Edit (if shown) and the workspace name in the header or breadcrumb.
What you can do: Click Edit if you need to change catalog settings; use the workspace name to switch workspaces if you have more than one.
Good to know: Your catalog link is tied to this workspace; each workspace has its own catalog and link.
Using Edit to change catalog settings
Edit lets you change catalog settings. Click it when you want to update sharing, your link, or customization (e.g. logo or contact email).
Helpful details
Key areas: The Edit button, often in the header or near the catalog link.
What you can do: Click Edit to enter edit mode and change options on the Catalog page.
Good to know: Changes apply to the current workspace’s catalog only.
Choosing the workspace (boardssey-games)
If you have multiple workspaces, the name shown (e.g. boardssey-games) indicates which catalog you’re managing. Your catalog link will point to this workspace’s games.
Helpful details
Key areas: The workspace name in the sidebar or header.
What you can do: Click the workspace name to switch workspaces and manage a different catalog.
Good to know: Each workspace has its own catalog URL; share the link for the workspace you want people to see.
Open in New Tab
Use Open in New Tab to open your catalog in a new browser tab. You’ll see the same page that visitors see when they use your catalog link.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Open in New Tab control (often next to Your Catalog Link or in a menu).
What you can do: Click it to open your public catalog in a new tab so you can check layout, games, and customization.
Good to know: What you see there is exactly what others see when they follow your link (as long as catalog sharing is on).
Browsing your public catalog
The public catalog page
When you or someone else opens your catalog link, the public catalog page loads. It may show a NEW label or similar to highlight new games, and lists the games you’ve made visible in the catalog.
Helpful details
Key areas: The catalog header (often with your logo or workspace name); the NEW area if present; the grid or list of games.
What you can do: Scroll to see all games; click a game to open its public detail view.
Good to know: Only games you’ve added to the catalog and set to be shown appear here.
Clicking a game cover
Each game appears as a card with a cover image. Click the Game Cover Image (or the card) to open that game’s public page, where visitors can see details, media, and rulebook links.
Helpful details
Key areas: The game cards and their cover images.
What you can do: Click a game to view its public page; use Go Back (when available) to return to the catalog list.
Good to know: The cover image is the one you set for that game in Boardssey; it’s the first thing visitors see.
Go Back to the catalog list
From a game’s public page, Go Back returns you to the catalog list so you can pick another game or leave the catalog.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Go Back control (often in the header or near the top).
What you can do: Click Go Back to return to the main catalog view.
Good to know: This is the same experience your visitors have when browsing your catalog.
Game detail and media on the public page
On a game’s public page, visitors see the game info and media you’ve added. Buttons or controls let them move through images or videos (e.g. gallery or carousel).
Helpful details
Key areas: The game title and description; the media area with navigation (e.g. arrows or thumbnails).
What you can do: Use the controls to move through media; click Rulebook (if shown) to open the rulebook.
Good to know: Only media you’ve added to the game in Boardssey appears here.
Next media
Next media (or a similar control) moves to the next image or video in the game’s media gallery. Visitors use it to browse all the assets you’ve shared for that game.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Next media button or arrow, usually beside the main media area.
What you can do: Click to go to the next item; there may be a previous or back control to go the other way.
Good to know: The order of media matches what you set in the game’s Media section in Boardssey.
Media thumbnails and Rulebook
On the game’s public page you may see more media thumbnails or buttons, and a Rulebook link. Click Rulebook to open the rulebook document or page you’ve attached to the game.
Helpful details
Key areas: Media thumbnails or navigation; the Rulebook link or button.
What you can do: Switch between media items; open the rulebook to view or download it.
Good to know: The rulebook is the one you uploaded or linked for this game in Boardssey.
The Rulebook link takes visitors to the rulebook for this game. It’s a direct way for publishers or playtesters to read your rules from the catalog.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Rulebook label or button on the game’s public page.
What you can do: Click Rulebook to open the rulebook in the same tab or a new one, depending on how it’s set up.
Good to know: If Rulebook doesn’t appear, the game may not have a rulebook attached yet—add one in Boardssey.
Rulebook in the catalog navigation
Rulebook may also appear in the catalog’s navigation or menu. Click it to open the rulebook for the current game or to see rulebook options.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Rulebook entry in the header or side navigation.
What you can do: Click Rulebook to view or download the rulebook from the catalog.
Good to know: This is the same rulebook file or link you set for the game in Boardssey.
Embed Code
Back in the Boardssey app, the Your Catalog Link section may also show Embed Code—snippet you can use to embed your catalog on another website. Copy the code from this area if you want to show your catalog on your own site.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Embed Code (or similar) block on the Catalog page.
What you can do: Copy the embed code and paste it into your website or blog.
Good to know: Embed code is optional; your catalog link works on its own for sharing. [Needs confirmation: exact label and location of embed code in the UI.]
Customizing your catalog
Opening Customization
Customization is where you set how your catalog looks to visitors: logo, contact email, and similar options. Click Customization to open that section.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Customization tab or section on the Catalog page.
What you can do: Click Customization to edit your Catalog Logo and contact details.
Good to know: These settings apply only to the public catalog; they don’t change your workspace inside Boardssey.
Catalog Logo
Catalog Logo lets you upload or choose a logo that appears on your public catalog (e.g. in the header). It helps visitors recognize your brand.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Catalog Logo label and the area where you upload or select an image.
What you can do: Upload a logo image or pick one you’ve already added; remove or change it anytime.
Good to know: A simple, readable logo works best; the exact size or format may be described in the UI.
Upload logo
In Customization, use the upload area to add or replace your Catalog Logo. Drag a file in or click to choose an image from your device.
Helpful details
Key areas: The upload area (sometimes labeled Upload logo or shown next to Catalog Logo).
What you can do: Upload a new logo or replace the current one; the preview updates once saved or refreshed.
Good to know: Supported formats and size limits are usually shown in the UI; if not, a small PNG or JPG is a safe choice.
Contact email (Add text)
You can add or edit text such as a contact email (e.g. [email protected]) so visitors know how to reach you. That email or text may appear on the public catalog or on game pages.
Helpful details
Key areas: The contact or “Add text” field in Customization.
What you can do: Enter or change the email address or other contact text; use one you check regularly for catalog or pitch inquiries.
Good to know: This text is visible to anyone who opens your catalog link, so use an address you’re comfortable sharing publicly.
Refresh Preview
After changing your logo or other customization, use Refresh Preview to update the preview so you can see how the catalog will look. It’s a quick way to check your changes before sharing the link.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Refresh Preview button in the Customization area.
What you can do: Click Refresh Preview to reload the preview with your latest logo and settings.
Good to know: The preview shows the same layout and content that visitors see when they open your catalog link.
Add custom code
If your plan supports it, you may see an option to add custom code (e.g. analytics or styling) to your catalog. This area lets you paste code that runs on your public catalog page.
Helpful details
Key areas: The custom code field or “add custom code” section in Customization.
What you can do: Paste your code in the field; follow any instructions in the UI for where it is injected (e.g. head or body).
Good to know: Custom code is optional and may not be available on all plans. [Needs confirmation: availability and exact UI label.]
Disable Catalog Sharing
When catalog sharing is on, the control may show Disable Catalog Sharing. Click it to turn sharing off so your catalog link no longer shows your games. Your link and settings are kept; you can turn sharing back on anytime.
Helpful details
Key areas: The Disable Catalog Sharing control (often the same toggle as Enable Catalog Sharing, just in the “on” state).
What you can do: Click to disable sharing and hide your catalog from visitors.
Good to know: Disabling does not delete your catalog, link, or customization—everything reappears when you enable sharing again.
Tips & common questions
Where do I find my catalog link?
Open Catalog from the sidebar, then look at Your Catalog Link on that page. You can copy the URL from there.
My catalog link doesn’t show any games.
Make sure Enable Catalog Sharing is on and that you’ve added games to the catalog and set them to be visible. If there’s a second switch for the link, turn that on too.
Can I change my catalog link?
The link is tied to your workspace. If you need a different URL, you may need to use a different workspace or check whether your plan supports custom catalog domains. [Needs confirmation]
How do I change what appears on my public catalog?
Use Catalog to turn sharing on or off and to customize logo and contact email. Which games appear is usually controlled from your Games list or each game’s settings (e.g. “Show in catalog”). Check the game or catalog settings in the app for the exact option.
I updated my logo but don’t see it.
Click Refresh Preview in the Customization section. If you’re checking the live link in another tab, refresh that page; sometimes the browser caches the old version for a short time.