Boardgamer is a media company that provides a platform for users to discover, review, and share games. By accessing and using the website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the site.
You can browse the games on Boardgamer without needing an account. However, to leave reviews or interact with certain features, you will need to create an account.
You are responsible for all activities under your account, including any reviews, images, or content submitted. You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login details, including your username and password. You agree to notify Boardgamer immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
By submitting reviews, images, or other content on Boardgamer, you grant Boardgamer a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, modify, and distribute this content across all platforms, including but not limited to the website, apps, and social media channels.
We do not tolerate any form of offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate content. Reviews containing swear words, derogatory terms, or vulgarity will be deleted. If this behavior continues, Boardgamer reserves the right to permanently ban your account.
Reviews intended to damage a game's reputation, manipulate its rating, or "review bomb" a game will be flagged and deleted. Users engaging in such activities may face a permanent ban from the platform.
You retain ownership of any content you submit, but by submitting your content, you grant Boardgamer the rights to reuse and redistribute that content as outlined above.
All other content on the site, including but not limited to text, images, logos, and software, is the property of Boardgamer or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use this content without prior permission.
The user score for each game is based on the average of ratings provided by Boardgamer users.
In addition to the user rating, Boardgamer features a separate "Boardgamer Score," calculated using the Bayesian Average algorithm. This algorithm considers the number of reviews and the average rating of all games on the site to provide a fair and balanced score.
Boardgamer reserves the right to remove or adjust reviews and ratings that violate our guidelines, are misleading, or do not comply with our terms.
When you create an account or interact with the platform, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, and other information you provide. We collect and process this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which complies with UK GDPR and other applicable laws.
We will only use your data to provide services related to your account, improve the platform, and send you updates about Boardgamer. We will never share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or as necessary to fulfill your requests.
Personal data will be stored for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide you with services. You can request deletion of your account and data, which will undergo a "soft delete" for 30 days, after which it will be permanently removed.
If you choose to delete your account, it will be deactivated for 30 days, during which you may reactivate it by logging in with your credentials.
After 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted, and it will not be recoverable.
You agree not to use the site for any illegal, harmful, or unethical activities, including but not limited to harassment, spamming, or distributing malware.
You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to Boardgamer's systems or interfere with the functioning of the platform in any way.
Boardgamer is not liable for any damages, losses, or issues arising from the use of the site, including but not limited to technical problems, data loss, or user-generated content.
Boardgamer makes no guarantees about the accuracy or quality of the reviews or content on the platform.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Boardgamer, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, including any content you submit.
Boardgamer reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any updates will be posted on the website, and your continued use of the site after changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the UK.
Last updated: 8/9/2025