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An overview of many board games and their user ratings, sourced from Board Games Geek. This data provides a look into the world of board games, covering everything from publication details to player engagement metrics. It consists of two files, 'ratings.csv' and 'details.csv', which can be linked using the 'id' column to create a full picture of each game.
Columns
- num: A numerical identifier for the game entry.
- id: A unique identifier for each game, serving as the primary key for joining the datasets.
- name/primary: The name of the board game.
- description: A detailed description of the game's theme and gameplay.
- year/yearpublished: The year the game was published.
- rank: The game's ranking.
- average: The average user rating for the game.
- bayes_average: The Bayes average rating, a statistically adjusted score.
- users_rated: The total number of users who have rated the game.
- url: A URL link to the game's page.
- thumbnail: A URL link to the game's thumbnail image.
- minplayers: The minimum number of players required.
- maxplayers: The maximum number of players the game can accommodate.
- playingtime: The official playing time in minutes.
- minplaytime: The minimum estimated playing time.
- maxplaytime: The maximum estimated playing time.
- minage: The recommended minimum age for players.
- boardgamecategory: The categories the game belongs to (e.g., 'Card Game', 'Wargame').
- boardgamemechanic: The gameplay mechanics used (e.g., 'Hand Management').
- boardgamefamily: Any game family or series it belongs to.
- boardgameexpansion: Lists if the game is an expansion for another game.
- boardgameimplementation: Notes if the game is a new version or implementation of an existing one.
- boardgamedesigner: The designer(s) of the game.
- boardgameartist: The artist(s) who created the game's artwork.
- boardgamepublisher: The publisher of the game.
- owned: The number of users who own the game.
- trading: The number of users offering the game for trade.
- wanting: The number of users who want to acquire the game.
- wishing: The number of users who have the game on their wish list.
Distribution
The data is provided in two CSV files:
ratings.csv and details.csv (34.33 MB). The details.csv file contains 21,630 valid records across 23 columns. The data is expected to be updated annually.Usage
This data can be used for market analysis of the board game industry, trend analysis of game mechanics and categories over time, and building recommendation engines for board game enthusiasts. It is also suitable for academic research into user rating behaviours and community engagement patterns.
Coverage
The data covers a wide range of board games published between -3500 and 2023. There is no specific geographical or demographic focus; it represents the global user base of the source website, Board Games Geek.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Scientists can build predictive models for game ratings or popularity.
- Market Researchers can analyse trends in game design, publishing, and consumer demand.
- Board Game Publishers can gain insights into successful game mechanics, themes, and artists.
- Hobbyists and Developers can create custom applications, websites, or recommendation tools for the board game community.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Board Game Geek Analytics Collection
- User Ratings and Details for Board Games
- Board Game Industry Insights
- The Board Game Geek Catalogue
Attributes
Original Data Source: User Ratings and Details for Board Games
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