2.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 70 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 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 | 422 (44.5%) | 25 |
| Custom Project | 85 (9.0%) | 148 |
| Review | 50 (5.3%) | 45 |
| COMC | 42 (4.4%) | 64 |
| Game or Piece ID | 42 (4.4%) | 6 |
| Humor | 39 (4.1%) | 123 |
| Rules | 39 (4.1%) | 10 |
| How-To/DIY | 37 (3.9%) | 28 |
| Session | 32 (3.4%) | 47 |
| Crowdfunding | 31 (3.3%) | 22 |
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 | 586 (28.1%) | 58 | 25 |
| board | 374 (17.9%) | 60 | 31 |
| games | 324 (15.6%) | 40 | 43 |
| play | 94 (4.5%) | 40 | 23 |
| help | 79 (3.8%) | 10 | 11 |
| card | 76 (3.6%) | 15 | 14 |
| looking | 76 (3.6%) | 4 | 6 |
| collection | 65 (3.1%) | 53 | 27 |
| made | 64 (3.1%) | 159 | 19 |
| players | 57 (2.7%) | 8 | 13 |
r/boardgames Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/boardgames
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 15 | 40 |
| youtu.be | 13 | 76 |
| kickstarter.com | 9 | 18 |
| nytimes.com | 3 | 81 |
r/boardgames Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/boardgames
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I made a board game for my husband as a first anniversary gift
UK Games Expo bans generative AI art and text across all trade halls
Whats the game you keep bringing to game night that nobody has ever once said yes to?
I should not be allowed to have a 3d printer
I bought a used copy of Dune Imperium from a used board game store, and the previous owner sleeved all the cards
Fingagolf Open Championship 2026 - Final 3 Hole Playoff Drama
[GIVEAWAY] We're Giving Away The Highest Pledge Tier of our Kickstarter, Spirit Train! (+ a Steam Key for Spiritfarer)
Do you also feel bad throwing away these? or is just me?
Are you even playing a new game if you don't build something out of the play pieces while someone tries to explain the rules?
Made bird nests for Wingspan Night
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I made a board game for my husband as a first anniversary gift | 5.8K | 126 | image | Sep 13 |
| UK Games Expo bans generative AI art and text across all trade halls | 3.1K | 253 | link | Sep 24 |
| Whats the game you keep bringing to game night that nobody has ever once said yes to? | 2.8K | 869 | image | Sep 17 |
| I should not be allowed to have a 3d printer | 1.9K | 103 | image | Sep 3 |
| I bought a used copy of Dune Imperium from a used board game store, and the previous owner sleeved all the cards | 1.8K | 156 | image | Sep 9 |
| Fingagolf Open Championship 2026 - Final 3 Hole Playoff Drama | 1.7K | 88 | image | Sep 6 |
| [GIVEAWAY] We're Giving Away The Highest Pledge Tier of our Kickstarter, Spirit Train! (+ a Steam Key for Spiritfarer) | 1.6K | 4.3K | text | Sep 2 |
| Do you also feel bad throwing away these? or is just me? | 1.5K | 526 | image | Sep 24 |
| Are you even playing a new game if you don't build something out of the play pieces while someone tries to explain the rules? | 1.5K | 113 | image | Sep 8 |
| Made bird nests for Wingspan Night | 1.2K | 48 | image | Sep 12 |
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 Tuesdays around 1 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 70 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 41 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%)