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github.com/freeboardgames/FreeBoardGames.org
Tabletop & Board Games
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FreeBoardGames.org is a free, open-source platform for publishing and playing boardgame.io games online or locally.
About Free Board Games.org
FreeBoardGames.org is a free, open-source platform for publishing boardgame.io games. The GitHub repository contains the code for the platform, which supports playing board games online or running them locally. It includes a code of conduct, contributing guidelines, and uses the AGPL-3.0 license.
You can play published games at FreeBoardGames.org, or clone the repository to run the webserver and backend on your own machine for online multiplayer. Developers can add their own boardgame.io games using the included documentation, run development commands for specific games, and run tests and linters. Contributions are welcome, including bug reports through the issue tracker.
It suits developers and contributors interested in boardgame.io, as well as people comfortable with Git and command-line tools who want to run or extend the platform locally.
Key features
- Publish boardgame.io games on open platform
- Play games online or run them locally
- Run webserver and backend for online multiplayer
- Add your own game using documentation
- Run tests and linter for specific games
Best for: Developers and contributors interested in publishing, testing, or running boardgame.io games locally.
Good for
- Open source under AGPL-3.0 license
- Supports local running for development and multiplayer
- Provides documentation for adding games
- Welcomes contributions including bug reports
Watch out for
- Requires Git, Yarn and command-line setup to run locally
- Playing requires visiting separate FreeBoardGames.org site
Free Board Games.org at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Tabletop & Board Games
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Free Board Games.org FAQ
What is FreeBoardGames.org?
It is a FOSS platform for publishing boardgame.io games, with its code maintained in this GitHub repository.
How do I run FreeBoardGames.org locally?
Clone the repository, run yarn install to install dependencies, then yarn run dev to run the webserver and backend.
How can I contribute a game or report a bug?
Check the documentation on how to add your game. Contributions are welcome, including bug reports through the issue tracker.
What license does the project use?
The repository lists the AGPL-3.0 license.
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