Everything you need to go from idea to playtest
BoardGameZen is not a chatbot that writes game descriptions. It's a structured design workflow that produces editable, testable, exportable game prototypes.
Concept Intake
Describe your game idea in natural language — theme, player count, complexity, mechanics you like.
Structured Design Brief
AI generates a complete design brief: core loop, win conditions, player interaction model, pacing structure.
Version History
Every change creates a new version. Compare, roll back, branch. Your design evolution is always preserved.
Mechanical Generation
AI generates game systems — not just text. Mechanics, economies, progression curves, interaction patterns.
Card & Component Generation
Complete card sets with stats, abilities, costs. Decks with shuffle rules. Boards with zones. Tokens with tracking.
Rulebook Generation
Structured rulebook from your game definition. Setup, turn structure, card anatomy, win conditions, edge cases.
Mobile Web Playtest
Generate a playable prototype URL. Open on any phone. Solo mode and pass-and-play. No app download required.
Rapid Iteration Loop
Play → discover issue → revise → regenerate playtest → test again. The whole loop in minutes, not days.
Abstract Prototype Visuals
Clean, legible default visuals focused on mechanics testing. No AI art. Upload your own assets when you're ready.
Card Sheets
Print-ready card sheets with cut marks. Standard sizes. Clean typography. Ready for paper prototyping.
Rules PDF
Formatted rulebook PDF with table of contents, diagrams, and component references.
Board & Track Layouts
Printable board layouts, score tracks, and player aid sheets. Everything you need for a physical playtest.
Focused by design
What BoardGameZen does well
- ✓Card-centric and card/board hybrid games
- ✓Solo and pass-and-play playtesting
- ✓Rapid first-prototype creation
- ✓Iterative design with version history
- ✓Abstract, legible prototype visuals
- ✓Print-ready export pipeline
Not the focus (yet)
- —Full miniatures or wargame systems
- —AI-generated artwork
- —Real-time multiplayer networking
- —Publisher marketplace
- —Automated game balancing
See it in action
The best way to understand BoardGameZen is to use it. Start with a free prototype.
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