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This repository contains Boardspace.net source for building its game clients and server.
About Boardspace.net
This GitHub repository contains source files for Boardspace.net, an online board game site. It is intended for building the site's game clients and server, and for backup, recovery, or cloning of the site. The client folder holds the source for the programs that connect to the server and play games. It includes a desktop Java client and a Codename One port for iOS and Android. The server folder contains files for running the site on a standard LAMP platform or on Windows. A docs folder gives setup information. The README states that some assembly is required and that a lot of specialized knowledge is needed to turn these resources into a working game site. The repository includes a GPL-3.0 license file.
Key features
- Client source for a desktop Java game program
- Codename One port of the client for iOS and Android
- Server files for building the site on a standard LAMP platform
- Server files for building the site on Windows
- Docs folder with notes on assembling the game site
- Instructions for setting up an Eclipse development environment for game work
Best for: Developers who want to build, modify, or create games for a Boardspace.net-style game site, or who need to rebuild or back up such a site.
Good for
- Includes source for both the game clients and the server
- Client source covers desktop Java and mobile platforms through a Codename One port
- Includes a docs folder and an Eclipse setup guide for game development
Watch out for
- The README says some assembly is required to build the site
- Turning the resources into a working game site requires specialized knowledge, according to the README
- This is source material for building the site, not a finished game service
Boardspace.net at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Tabletop & Board Games
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Boardspace.net FAQ
How does the README suggest starting game development?
Duplicate the client/eclipse folder, name the new folder "myeclipse", and follow the instructions in the readme file there. The README says the usual development environment for games uses the Eclipse IDE for Java.
Which platforms can the server files be used on?
The server folder contains files for building the site on a standard LAMP platform or on a Windows platform.
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