Your AI Rules Expert at the Table
Rules dispute? · Setup confusion? · Scoring edge case?
Get clear answers in seconds — with exact page references from 3,800+ official rulebooks.
✓ 5,900+ Games✓ 29+ Languages✓ 100% Free
How It Works
Three Simple Steps
From question to answer in seconds. Simple and free.
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Choose Your Game
Pick from 5,900+ games on the web app or Telegram. Search, browse recent games, or just mention the name — the AI detects it.
2
Ask Your Question
Type naturally in any of 29+ languages. Setup questions, scoring edge cases, timing disputes — anything goes.
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Get Your Answer
Quick Answer in ~15 seconds with clickable citations. Want more? Hit Deep Analysis to search community forums too.
Features
Built for Gamers
Everything you need to settle rules disputes and get back to playing.
Two-Tier Answers
Quick Answer in ~15 seconds from official rulebooks. Need more? Trigger a Deep Analysis that searches community forums too.
Confidence Scores
Every answer shows a confidence level and badge, so you know exactly when to double-check the rulebook.
Clickable Citations
Inline citations like [PDF1] link directly to official rulebook sources. Verify any answer with one click.
29+ Languages
Full UI and answers in 29+ languages. Ask in Italian, get answers in Italian — buttons, labels, everything.
Web App & Telegram
Use the full-featured web app with game panel, chat history, and resizable layout — or ask quick questions on Telegram.
Instant on Telegram
Telegram: no account needed, just connect and ask. Web app: free signup with email — no credit card, no hidden fees.
By the Numbers
Our Knowledge Base
Real numbers, growing daily as we add more games and rulebooks.
5,933
Games
3,868
Rulebooks
2,900+
Fully Indexed
(AI-searchable games)
29+
Languages
~15s
Quick Answer
(~50s Deep Analysis)
How to Use
Two Ways to Ask
Full-featured web app with game panel and history — or quick questions on Telegram.
Web App
Search or pick a game from your recents, ask your question in natural language, and get an answer with exact page references in ~15 seconds. Follow up naturally — the AI remembers your game context. Want more depth? Trigger a Deep Analysis to search community forums too.
Full conversation history • Resizable panels • Confidence badges • Feedback system
Telegram Bot
Just open the bot and type your question — mention the game name naturally and the AI detects it. Or use /game to set a game and ask multiple questions. Same two-tier system: Quick Answer from rulebooks, optional Deep Analysis from community forums.
No account needed • 29+ languages • Same AI, same quality
Example Flow
Ark Nova
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Select the game
Search "Ark Nova" or pick it from your recent games
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2
Ask: "When can I use a Break action?"
In any of 29+ languages! Get Quick Answer in ~15s with citations
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Follow-up: "Can I place a building over a water tile?"
AI remembers context and answers in your language
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Trigger Deep Analysis (optional)
Search community forums for additional edge cases and rulings
FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about The Boardgame Librarian.
01How accurate are the answers?
Answers are generated from official rulebooks with exact page references, so you can always verify. Each answer includes a confidence score — high confidence means strong rulebook support, lower scores mean the AI is less certain. We recommend double-checking lower-confidence answers against your rulebook.
02What if the answer is wrong?
Every answer has a feedback button. Rate it, flag the issue, and leave a comment — your feedback directly improves the system. If you spot an error, it helps us refine how the AI reads that specific rulebook. We take accuracy seriously.
03Which games are supported?
Over 5,900 games and growing daily. We prioritize popular and complex games first. If your game isn't covered yet, ask anyway — the system will try with available sources. You can also request a game through the feedback system.
04How does Deep Analysis differ from Quick Answer?
Quick Answer (~15 seconds) searches only official rulebooks — fast, focused, authoritative. Deep Analysis (~50 seconds) adds community forums and web discussions, surfacing edge cases, errata, and clarifications that go beyond the rulebook. Both show source citations so you know where each answer comes from.
05Do you support expansions and errata?
Yes. When expansion rulebooks and official errata are available, they are indexed alongside the base game. The AI considers all available sources when answering, and citations tell you whether the answer comes from the base rulebook, an expansion, or an official FAQ.
06Is my data private?
We don't sell or share your data. Questions are used only to generate answers and improve the system. On Telegram, no account is needed. The web app requires only an email for verification — no credit card, no tracking, no ads.
07Is it really free?
Completely free for players, on both platforms. No limits, no hidden fees. This is a passion project built by a fellow board gamer. Future monetization comes from optional analytics services for game publishers — the player experience stays free.
08How can I give feedback or report an issue?
Both platforms have built-in feedback after each answer — rate, comment, or flag issues. For general feedback, contact us at admin@boardgamelibrarian.ai or through the Telegram bot. Every report helps improve accuracy.
Our Promise
Free for Gamers. Always.
This is a passion project by a board gamer, for board gamers. No tricks, no upsells.
Unlimited Questions
No Hidden Costs
No Data SellingFuture monetization will come from optional analytics services for game publishers — helping them understand which rules confuse players most. The player experience will always remain free.
About
Built by a Gamer, for Gamers
The Problem I Wanted to Solve
You know the moment: mid-game, someone asks "wait, can I actually do this?" Then 15 minutes of rulebook flipping, forum searching, and debate. By the time you find the answer, the game's momentum is gone.
I'm a Solution Architect by day and a board game enthusiast by night. After one too many interrupted game nights, I decided to build the tool I wished existed.
8 months later, The Boardgame Librarian can answer your rules questions in seconds, in your language, with exact page references. It's the assistant I always wanted at my game table.
This is a passion project. I built it because I love board games and wanted to solve a real problem for our community. I hope you find it useful.
For Publishers
Your Rulebooks, Always Available
Your players already have questions about your rules. BGL gives them instant, accurate answers — sourced directly from your official rulebooks. Less support burden for you, better experience for them.
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24/7 Rules Helpdesk
Players get instant answers from your official rulebook. No more unanswered BGG threads or support emails about rules.
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Multilingual Support
Your rules assistant speaks 29+ languages. Players ask in their language, get answers from your official materials.
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Embedded Widget
Add a rules assistant directly to your product page. One script tag, your branding, instant value for customers.
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Player Insights
See what players ask most. Basic analytics included — understand which rules generate the most questions.
Contact
Get in Touch
Questions, feedback, or just want to chat about board games?
