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2009-04-19T22:03:38-05:00

From blindspot 2008-05-13 08:55:37		To glsonn 2009-04-19 22:03:38

	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[glossary#BGG\|BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!		[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[glossary#BGG\|BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

-	There are [[reviews]], [[Forums\|articles]], [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session report]]s from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace. If you are new to the site and wondering where to begin, you might start with the [[Guide to BoardGameGeek]].	+	There are [[review\|reviews]], [[ratings]], [[image\|images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[Sessions\|session reports]] from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition, every day nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace. If you are new to the site and are wondering where to begin, you might start with the [[Guide to BoardGameGeek]].

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

-	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! For suggestions, especially if you are buying a game for someone else, check out our [[Board Game Gift Guide]]. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=9 abstracts], economic games, dungeon crawls, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=29 city building], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=26 diplomacy and negotiation], trading, puzzle games, strategy games, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=30 party games], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=19 war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.	+	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! For suggestions, especially if you are buying a game for someone else, check out our [[Board_Game_Gift_Guide_2008\|2008 Board Game Gift Guide]]. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [[Abstract_games\|abstracts]], economic games, dungeon crawls, city building, diplomacy and negotiation, [http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamemechanic/2008\|trading], puzzle games, strategy games, party games, [http://boardgamegeek.com/browse/boardgame?sort=wargamerank&restrict=wargame war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.

	== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==		== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==

	== How can I find opponents for these games? ==		== How can I find opponents for these games? ==

-	Try your friends or family--you have the makings of a great gaming group among people you already know! But there are also many ways to meet new people for playing these games. You might be lucky and have a game store that features board game nights, and you may even find the local nexus of board gamers in your community. Meeting up for game nights is an excellent way to try out many games. You might also find a local group in the Game Groups section of our Forum. Or, feel free to use our Forum to try to find people in your area--our members are always looking for new players, and generally enjoy introducing people to these games. [[BoardGameGeek]] even facilitates finding individual gamers in your area by the [[Gamer Database]]	+	Try your friends or family--you have the makings of a great gaming group among people you already know! But there are also many ways to meet new people for playing these games. You might be lucky and have a game store that features board game nights, and you may even find the local nexus of board gamers in your community. Meeting up for game nights is an excellent way to try out many games. You might also find a local group in the [http://boardgamegeek.com/forum/19/region/1 Game Groups] section of our Forum. Or, feel free to use our [http://boardgamegeek.com/forum/index/region/1 Forum] to try to find people in your area--our members are always looking for new players, and generally enjoy introducing people to these games. [[BoardGameGeek]] even facilitates finding individual gamers in your area by the [[Gamer Database]].
	== Why should I '''register'''? ==		== Why should I '''register'''? ==
	To fully utilize many of the site's features, you'll need a user name. BGG Registration is free. To add any content to the site, you must register.		To fully utilize many of the site's features, you'll need a user name. BGG Registration is free. To add any content to the site, you must register.

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - corrected punctuation and spelling

2008-05-13T08:55:37-05:00

From leandros 2008-04-02 12:48:35		To blindspot 2008-05-13 08:55:37

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-	Welcome to the board gaming community. Stay for a while.Stay for ever...	+	Welcome to the board gaming community. Stay for a while. Stay forever...

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - No Comment

2008-04-02T12:48:35-05:00

From jeffwolfe 2008-01-22 06:22:02		To leandros 2008-04-02 12:48:35

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-	Welcome to the board gaming community. Stay for a while.	+	Welcome to the board gaming community. Stay for a while.Stay for ever...

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - this page is invisible to me, so I'm resaving to try to make it reappear (it's worked before on another page)

2008-01-22T06:22:02-06:00

From herace 2007-12-15 09:14:12

To jeffwolfe 2008-01-22 06:22:02

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - added privacy policy

2007-12-15T09:14:12-06:00

From herace 2007-12-15 09:05:59		To herace 2007-12-15 09:14:12

	* Contribute images to our database		* Contribute images to our database
	* Post messages on our forums		* Post messages on our forums
-		+	== Will you protect my privacy? ==
		+	YES! Please read our strict [http://boardgamegeek.com/privacy.php Privacy Policy].
	===Are you convinced? Then...===		===Are you convinced? Then...===

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - changed registration info at bottom

2007-12-15T09:05:59-06:00

From herace 2007-12-15 08:42:28		To herace 2007-12-15 09:05:59

	* Post messages on our forums		* Post messages on our forums

		+	===Are you convinced? Then...===

-	== How do I register? ==	+	== [http://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/BGG_Registration REGISTER NOW!]==
-		+
-	To fully utilize many of the site's features, you'll need a user name. BGG Registration is free. Are you convinced?	+
-		+
-	== Then [http://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/BGG_Registration REGISTER NOW!]==	+

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - added stuff about registering...

2007-12-15T08:42:28-06:00

From blindspot 2007-10-26 15:38:28		To herace 2007-12-15 08:42:28


	Try your friends or family--you have the makings of a great gaming group among people you already know! But there are also many ways to meet new people for playing these games. You might be lucky and have a game store that features board game nights, and you may even find the local nexus of board gamers in your community. Meeting up for game nights is an excellent way to try out many games. You might also find a local group in the Game Groups section of our Forum. Or, feel free to use our Forum to try to find people in your area--our members are always looking for new players, and generally enjoy introducing people to these games. [[BoardGameGeek]] even facilitates finding individual gamers in your area by the [[Gamer Database]]		Try your friends or family--you have the makings of a great gaming group among people you already know! But there are also many ways to meet new people for playing these games. You might be lucky and have a game store that features board game nights, and you may even find the local nexus of board gamers in your community. Meeting up for game nights is an excellent way to try out many games. You might also find a local group in the Game Groups section of our Forum. Or, feel free to use our Forum to try to find people in your area--our members are always looking for new players, and generally enjoy introducing people to these games. [[BoardGameGeek]] even facilitates finding individual gamers in your area by the [[Gamer Database]]
		+	== Why should I '''register'''? ==
		+	To fully utilize many of the site's features, you'll need a user name. BGG Registration is free. To add any content to the site, you must register.
		+	After you register you can:
		+	* Add a game to the database
		+	* Contribute images to our database
		+	* Post messages on our forums
		+
		+
		+	== How do I register? ==
		+
		+	To fully utilize many of the site's features, you'll need a user name. BGG Registration is free. Are you convinced?
		+
		+	== Then [http://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/BGG_Registration REGISTER NOW!]==
		+
		+
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	Welcome to the board gaming community. Stay for a while.		Welcome to the board gaming community. Stay for a while.

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - For newbies wondering how to begin navigating the site, I added a suggestion and link to the

2007-10-26T15:38:28-05:00

From dakarp 2006-11-28 15:27:00		To blindspot 2007-10-26 15:38:28

	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[glossary#BGG\|BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!		[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[glossary#BGG\|BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

-	There are [[reviews]], [[Forums\|articles]], [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session report]]s from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.	+	There are [[reviews]], [[Forums\|articles]], [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session report]]s from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace. If you are new to the site and wondering where to begin, you might start with the [[Guide to BoardGameGeek]].

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - No Comment

2006-11-28T15:27:00-06:00

From Aldie 2006-11-22 16:03:53		To dakarp 2006-11-28 15:27:00

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

-	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! For suggestions, especially if you are buying a game for someone else, check out our [[Gift Guide]]. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=9 abstracts], economic games, dungeon crawls, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=29 city building], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=26 diplomacy and negotiation], trading, puzzle games, strategy games, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=30 party games], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=19 war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.	+	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! For suggestions, especially if you are buying a game for someone else, check out our [[Board Game Gift Guide]]. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=9 abstracts], economic games, dungeon crawls, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=29 city building], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=26 diplomacy and negotiation], trading, puzzle games, strategy games, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=30 party games], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=19 war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.

	== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==		== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - No Comment

2006-11-22T16:03:53-06:00

From dakarp 2006-11-21 12:59:14		To Aldie 2006-11-22 16:03:53

	== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==		== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==

-	Many of these games are available right here in our online [[BGG Marketplace]]. Those games which are in print may also be available from your local independent game store--most will be happy to special order many of them. If you can't find the games there, you might also try one of the many online game retailers, often the only way to get imported games. Although you may never have seen or even heard of many of these games, you will find that they are surprisingly easy to obtain.	+	Many of these games are sold by other [[BGG]] users right here in our online [[BGG Marketplace]]. Those games which are in print may also be available from your local independent game store--most will be happy to special order many of them. If you can't find the games there, you might also try one of the many online game retailers, often the only way to get imported games. Although you may never have seen or even heard of many of these games, you will find that they are surprisingly easy to obtain.

	== How can I find opponents for these games? ==		== How can I find opponents for these games? ==

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - No Comment

2006-11-21T12:59:14-06:00

From olaha 2006-11-21 12:49:35		To dakarp 2006-11-21 12:59:14

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

-	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! For suggestions, especially if you are buying a game for someone else, check out our [[gift guide]]. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=9 abstracts], economic games, dungeon crawls, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=29 city building], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=26 diplomacy and negotiation], trading, puzzle games, strategy games, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=30 party games], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=19 war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.	+	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! For suggestions, especially if you are buying a game for someone else, check out our [[Gift Guide]]. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=9 abstracts], economic games, dungeon crawls, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=29 city building], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=26 diplomacy and negotiation], trading, puzzle games, strategy games, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=30 party games], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=19 war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.

	== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==		== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - fixed some links

2006-11-21T12:49:35-06:00

From dakarp 2006-11-21 12:34:53		To olaha 2006-11-21 12:49:35

	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[glossary#BGG\|BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!		[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[glossary#BGG\|BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

-	There are [[review]]s, [[article]]s, [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session report]]s from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.	+	There are [[reviews]], [[Forums\|articles]], [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session report]]s from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - No Comment

2006-11-21T12:34:53-06:00

From Aldie 2006-10-05 20:59:50		To dakarp 2006-11-21 12:34:53

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

-	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=9 abstracts], economic games, dungeon crawls, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=29 city building], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=26 diplomacy and negotiation], trading, puzzle games, strategy games, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=30 party games], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=19 war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.	+	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! For suggestions, especially if you are buying a game for someone else, check out our [[gift guide]]. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=9 abstracts], economic games, dungeon crawls, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=29 city building], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=26 diplomacy and negotiation], trading, puzzle games, strategy games, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=30 party games], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=19 war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.

	== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==		== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - updated BGG link

2006-10-05T20:59:50-05:00

From Aldie 2006-10-05 12:40:27		To Aldie 2006-10-05 20:59:50

	== What is BoardGameGeek? ==		== What is BoardGameGeek? ==

-	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!	+	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[glossary#BGG\|BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

	There are [[review]]s, [[article]]s, [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session report]]s from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.		There are [[review]]s, [[article]]s, [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session report]]s from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - No Comment

2006-10-05T12:40:27-05:00

From Aldie 2006-10-05 12:39:55		To Aldie 2006-10-05 12:40:27

	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!		[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

-	There are [[review]]s, [[article]]s, [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session_report session reports]] from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.	+	There are [[review]]s, [[article]]s, [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session report]]s from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - No Comment

2006-10-05T12:39:55-05:00

From Aldie 2006-10-05 12:33:31		To Aldie 2006-10-05 12:39:55

	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!		[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

-	There are [[review]]s, [[article]]s, [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session reports]] from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.	+	There are [[review]]s, [[article]]s, [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session_report session reports]] from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

Welcome to BoardGameGeek: - No Comment

2006-10-05T12:33:31-05:00

From Aldie 2006-10-05 12:31:10		To Aldie 2006-10-05 12:33:31

	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!		[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

-	There are reviews, articles, ratings, images, play-aids, and session reports from board game geeks across the world, as well as a live discussion forum. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.	+	There are [[review]]s, [[article]]s, [[ratings]], [[images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[session reports]] from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

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2006-10-05T12:31:10-05:00

From Aldie 2006-10-05 12:30:41		To Aldie 2006-10-05 12:31:10

	== What is BoardGameGeek? ==		== What is BoardGameGeek? ==

-	BoardGameGeek is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of BGG, although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!	+	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

	There are reviews, articles, ratings, images, play-aids, and session reports from board game geeks across the world, as well as a live discussion forum. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.		There are reviews, articles, ratings, images, play-aids, and session reports from board game geeks across the world, as well as a live discussion forum. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.

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From glsonn 2009-04-19 22:03:38		To Aldie 2006-10-05 12:30:41

	== What is BoardGameGeek? ==		== What is BoardGameGeek? ==

-	[[BoardGameGeek]] is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of [[glossary#BGG\|BGG]], although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!	+	BoardGameGeek is an online board gaming resource and community. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base, making the 'Geek the largest and most up-to-date place to get gaming information! There is no charge to become a registered member of BGG, although you are certainly encouraged to help improve the site by adding your own reviews and thoughts on games to the existing database!

-	There are [[review\|reviews]], [[ratings]], [[image\|images]], [[play-aids]], [[translations]], and [[Sessions\|session reports]] from board game geeks across the world, as well as live discussion [[forums]]. In addition, every day nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace. If you are new to the site and are wondering where to begin, you might start with the [[Guide to BoardGameGeek]].	+	There are reviews, articles, ratings, images, play-aids, and session reports from board game geeks across the world, as well as a live discussion forum. In addition - every day - nearly a hundred game trades pass through the hands of registered members, as well as transactions in the marketplace.

	== What kind of games are here? ==		== What kind of games are here? ==

-	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! For suggestions, especially if you are buying a game for someone else, check out our [[Board_Game_Gift_Guide_2008\|2008 Board Game Gift Guide]]. We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [[Abstract_games\|abstracts]], economic games, dungeon crawls, city building, diplomacy and negotiation, [http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamemechanic/2008\|trading], puzzle games, strategy games, party games, [http://boardgamegeek.com/browse/boardgame?sort=wargamerank&restrict=wargame war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.	+	Here you'll find many kinds of games, including many you've probably never seen in a store! We cover not only board games but also dice games, card games, tile-laying games, and games of dexterity. We have [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=9 abstracts], economic games, dungeon crawls, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=29 city building], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=26 diplomacy and negotiation], trading, puzzle games, strategy games, [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=30 party games], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank&categoryid=19 war games], and many more--we run the gamut from the light and whimsical [gameid=822] to the serious and heavy empire-building of [gameid=12493]. Old familiar games like [gameid=1406] exist in the database, as well, although you'll find almost all users prefer games showing the advancements that have been made in game play and component quality since Monopoly was first published.

	== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==		== This looks interesting, but where can I find these games? ==

-	Many of these games are sold by other [[BGG]] users right here in our online [[BGG Marketplace]]. Those games which are in print may also be available from your local independent game store--most will be happy to special order many of them. If you can't find the games there, you might also try one of the many online game retailers, often the only way to get imported games. Although you may never have seen or even heard of many of these games, you will find that they are surprisingly easy to obtain.	+	Many of these games are available right here in our online [[BGG Marketplace]]. Those games which are in print may also be available from your local independent game store--most will be happy to special order many of them. If you can't find the games there, you might also try one of the many online game retailers, often the only way to get imported games. Although you may never have seen or even heard of many of these games, you will find that they are surprisingly easy to obtain.

	== How can I find opponents for these games? ==		== How can I find opponents for these games? ==

-	Try your friends or family--you have the makings of a great gaming group among people you already know! But there are also many ways to meet new people for playing these games. You might be lucky and have a game store that features board game nights, and you may even find the local nexus of board gamers in your community. Meeting up for game nights is an excellent way to try out many games. You might also find a local group in the [http://boardgamegeek.com/forum/19/region/1 Game Groups] section of our Forum. Or, feel free to use our [http://boardgamegeek.com/forum/index/region/1 Forum] to try to find people in your area--our members are always looking for new players, and generally enjoy introducing people to these games. [[BoardGameGeek]] even facilitates finding individual gamers in your area by the [[Gamer Database]].	+	Try your friends or family--you have the makings of a great gaming group among people you already know! But there are also many ways to meet new people for playing these games. You might be lucky and have a game store that features board game nights, and you may even find the local nexus of board gamers in your community. Meeting up for game nights is an excellent way to try out many games. You might also find a local group in the Game Groups section of our Forum. Or, feel free to use our Forum to try to find people in your area--our members are always looking for new players, and generally enjoy introducing people to these games. [[BoardGameGeek]] even facilitates finding individual gamers in your area by the [[Gamer Database]]
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