2.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 78 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (55%).
r/boardgames Traffic & Engagement r/boardgames Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/boardgames Most Active Times When r/boardgames Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/boardgames Flair Performance r/boardgames Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 523 (46.0%) | 22 |
| Custom Project | 79 (6.9%) | 32 |
| News | 59 (5.2%) | 104 |
| Review | 59 (5.2%) | 29 |
| Game or Piece ID | 46 (4.0%) | 29 |
| COMC | 46 (4.0%) | 126 |
| Rules | 44 (3.9%) | 6 |
| How-To/DIY | 42 (3.7%) | 21 |
| Humor | 35 (3.1%) | 96 |
| Session | 34 (3.0%) | 60 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/boardgames Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/boardgames
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 665 (27.6%) | 59 | 24 |
| board | 407 (16.9%) | 80 | 24 |
| games | 368 (15.2%) | 24 | 32 |
| play | 129 (5.3%) | 8 | 13 |
| looking | 88 (3.6%) | 3 | 3 |
| card | 82 (3.4%) | 18 | 14 |
| anyone | 81 (3.4%) | 23 | 17 |
| collection | 75 (3.1%) | 133 | 39 |
| help | 73 (3.0%) | 5 | 9 |
| best | 61 (2.5%) | 12 | 20 |
r/boardgames Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/boardgames
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 25 | 77 |
| youtube.com | 14 | 109 |
| kickstarter.com | 5 | 61 |
| gamefound.com | 4 | 106 |
| itbloggy.com | 4 | 1 |
| boardgamegeek.com | 3 | 10 |
r/boardgames Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/boardgames
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I created a board game group in my small town and last night we had 25 people show up
I still miss Wil Wheaton's Tabletop
New Board Game Room
[COMC] 12 years since I bought Terra Mystica
Rate my setup and collection!
What's with the extra symbol?
Finding NORMAL Board Gamers?
Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day announce a new boardgaming show - Conludo!
[COMC] I've finally done it. After ten years the collection is complete.
My board game collection as of two years!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I created a board game group in my small town and last night we had 25 people show up | 20.9K | 222 | image | Jul 20 |
| I still miss Wil Wheaton's Tabletop | 2.2K | 317 | text | Jul 5 |
| New Board Game Room | 1.6K | 152 | image | Jul 24 |
| [COMC] 12 years since I bought Terra Mystica | 1.5K | 125 | image | Jul 27 |
| Rate my setup and collection! | 1.3K | 120 | image | Jul 9 |
| What's with the extra symbol? | 1.3K | 158 | image | Jul 4 |
| Finding NORMAL Board Gamers? | 1.2K | 643 | text | Jul 21 |
| Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day announce a new boardgaming show - Conludo! | 1.2K | 162 | link | Jul 30 |
| [COMC] I've finally done it. After ten years the collection is complete. | 1.0K | 135 | image | Jul 2 |
| My board game collection as of two years! | 918 | 81 | image | Jul 14 |
r/boardgames Audience Overlap r/boardgames Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/boardgames FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/boardgames
What's the best time to post on r/boardgames?
Based on posting volume, r/boardgames is most active on Fridays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/boardgames?
r/boardgames averages 78 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/boardgames get?
Posts on r/boardgames average about 40 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/boardgames get most?
On r/boardgames, most posts are text posts (55%)