Hello friends of BGA!

We know that in the world of board games, a good "player aid" can make all the difference. Today, we are handing you a brand-new one: we are officially rolling out a massive upgrade to our Tournament Pages!

Whether you’re a Grandmaster or just here for a casual "friendly" game of Uno (we all know there is no such thing), here is what is changing:

Finally, Mobile-Friendly!

No more zooming in like you are trying to read the tiny flavor text on a Magic: The Gathering card. The tournament pages now (should) scale perfectly to your phone or tablet. Play from your couch, your bed, or while waiting for your opponent to finish their 20-minute turn.

"Rulebook" Not Required: Guided Creation

Creating a tournament used to feel like learning a heavy Eurogame without a tutorial. Not anymore! We have added guided steps and helpful hints to walk you through the setup. It is faster, smoother, and much harder to "misread the rules."

Precision Filtering (The "Power Search")

Looking for a very specific setup? Maybe a "Turn-based, 3-player, Splendor tournament for players in the 200–300 ELO range"?

• On Game Pages: Instantly find tournaments for a specific game you love.
• The Big List: Use our new filters on the tournament list page to pinpoint exactly the type of competition you are craving.

Better Support for Our "Game Masters" (Organizers)

We have upgraded the tools for tournament organizers:

• Up Front Messaging: Important organizer announcements are now displayed front-and-center.
• Organizer Profiles: Want to see what else a specific organizer is hosting? You can now view all their public events in one place.

A Note on the "First Playthrough"

This is a major change. Think of it like a 2.0 Edition of your favorite game. While we’ve done a lot of testing, some small bugs might still be lurking.

Wait, where's the "Old Version" button? Like a legacy game, we’ve made some permanent changes to the board. There is no "back to the old pages" switch. We need to move forward to keep BGA modern and fast (and we know it's not there yet ^^). We know change can be surprising, but we’re confident this is the best path for the community!

Known "Work-in-Progress": The Tournament States/Ongoing Tables view still isn't 100% polished yet. We’ve been iterating on this for such a long time (it's our own personal Campaign Mode), and we will keep polishing it with your help.

Keep it Constructive!

We want your feedback! If you find a bug or have a suggestion, please let us know.

And as a friendly reminder: keep it civil. We love constructive criticism, but inappropriate messages will be moderated. Let’s keep the "table-flipping" to a minimum so we can focus on making the site better for everyone.

Thanks for being part of the BGA family. Now, go grab your meeples and sign up for a tournament!