BoardGameGeek MCP Server
Explore the world's largest board game database — search 150,000+ games, view ratings, player counts, complexity, trending titles, user collections and play logs.
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What is the BoardGameGeek MCP Server?
The BoardGameGeek MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to BoardGameGeek. Explore the world's largest board game database — search 150,000+ games, view ratings, player counts, complexity, trending titles, user collections and play logs. Powered by the Vinkius AI Gateway — no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
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Built-in capabilities (10)
get_forum_list
g. Reviews, Rules, General, Strategy) associated with a specific board game by its BGG ID. Use the returned forum IDs to browse individual threads. List discussion forums for a board game
get_game_plays
Returns who played, when, and any comments. Useful for gauging a game's active community and recent engagement. Get recent play logs for a specific board game
get_guild
Guilds are community groups on BGG organized around shared interests. Get details about a BoardGameGeek guild
get_hot_items
Defaults to "boardgame" type but also supports "rpg", "videogame", "boardgameperson", "boardgamecompany". Ideal for discovering what is popular in the hobby right now. Get the current trending/hot board games on BoardGameGeek
get_thing
Returns game names, year published, min/max players, playing time, complexity weight, Bayesian/user ratings, rank, description and thumbnail. Use comma-separated IDs for multiple games. Get detailed info for a board game by BGG ID
get_thread
Useful for reading discussions, rules clarifications, or reviews about a game. Read a specific forum thread on BoardGameGeek
get_user_collection
Returns all games owned with stats, ratings, play counts, own/want/wishlist status. Optionally filter by subtype or exclude expansions. Get a BGG user's board game collection
get_user_info
Useful for understanding a user's preferences and social connections on the platform. Get a BoardGameGeek user profile
get_user_plays
Returns game names, play dates, locations, quantities and comments. Optionally filter by date range using YYYY-MM-DD format. Get a user's board game play history
search_games
Returns matching games with their BGG IDs, primary names, year published. Use the returned ID with get_thing to fetch full details including ratings, player count and complexity. Search for board games by name on BoardGameGeek
What this connector unlocks
Connect your BoardGameGeek account to any AI agent and unlock the full analytical power of the world's largest board game database.
What you can do
- Smart Game Search — Find any of 150,000+ board games by name with fuzzy or exact matching, instantly retrieving BGG IDs for deep inspection
- Deep Game Intelligence — Fetch comprehensive metadata for any game: year published, player count range, play time, complexity weight, Bayesian rating, user rating, global rank, description and artwork
- Trending Discovery — See what's hot right now across board games, RPGs, video games, and industry people
- User Collections — Browse any player's full collection with personal ratings, play counts, wishlist and want-to-play status
- Play History Analytics — Analyze a user's logged play sessions filtered by date range, revealing play patterns and favorite games
- Community Engagement — Access game forums, read discussion threads, rules clarifications and community reviews
- Guild Exploration — Discover BGG guilds, their members and community organizing around shared tabletop interests
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key needed — BoardGameGeek's API is fully open
3. Start exploring board game data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Board Gamers — discover new games, compare ratings/complexity, and explore curated collections from veteran players
- Game Designers & Publishers — research market positioning, competitive analysis, and community reception for similar titles
- Content Creators & Reviewers — gather structured data for videos, articles and podcasts without manually browsing dozens of pages
- Event Organizers & Café Owners — find games filtered by player count and duration to curate the perfect game night lineup
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