Board Game Arena

Who is it that makes the decisions as to what rules form part of the arena games? I feel like some kind of campaign is needed to protest the inclusion of Friendly Robber.

How do we appeal for any future changes in game preferences. Catan's "Friendly Robber" is simply awful, and simply means that any sevens you roll near the beginning the game are an entirely wasted turn. Would never play like that in real life, and just can't understand why it's been implem...

Double-clicking on the eyeball lets you look at the contents of the discard pile. That seems odd - I wouldn't have read the rules to allow looking at discard piles beyond the visible top card. We certainly haven't allowed that in real life. Seems to change the game significantly - the ability to re...

What does the eyeball symbol on the player discard piles mean in Arboretum? Trying to touch the eyeball didn’t do anything. Double-clicking on the eyeball lets you look at the contents of the discard pile. That seems odd - I wouldn't have read the rules to allow looking at discard piles beyond the ...

Ah, I think you're right - there wasn't a box.

Ah, yes that could explain it. Bit of a pain though. Can't really just ignore a trade if sitting round a table playing, but here it can just be left hanging. Have withdrawn the trade offer and moved on...

I've in the middle of a good game at the moment, but have a query over the timing of trading. I've offered a trade on my turn. One of my opponents has declined the trade. Im still waiting on a response from the other player. Yet BGA is still counting down the clock on my turn. I would have thought t...

Benny1969 wrote: ↑14 September 2025, 16:07 Hello, sorry my request is not related to the main subject, but how do you place a train station on the application when you play at the Europe version?

Just click on the location itself. It then asks you to confirm.

Hi, familiar with Catan in real life, but only played a couple games on here. Not heard of "Friendly Robber" or "Easy Start" until eating about them here. Any one happy to explain what they mean? Friendly Robber means you can't block a hex with a settlement of someone who only h...

Hi, familiar with Catan in real life, but only played a couple games on here. Not heard of "Friendly Robber" or "Easy Start" until reading about them here. Any one happy to explain what they mean?