Frist post
I loved Board Game Geek the moment I saw it. It’s old-school, Gen X internet, like Craigslist and Wikipedia. It empowers and depends on its users. It’s a vital public service.
But then my avoidant attachment style immediately kicked in. Why doesn’t bgg do exactly what I want, when I want it, regardless of their needs and aspirations? I hate it. (I love it.)
It has all the facts, but I want answers. What is the right game for me? For right now. For some specific scenario.
- I’ve got 5 players coming over tonight. We never get 5 players. What board games do my friends own that are rated best for 5 players?
- My 2nd child just turned 4. She always wants to play games with her big sister but she can’t keep up. And I don’t want to play Unicorn Candyland anymore. What are the best games recommended for 4-year-olds?
GeekGroup.app is an excellent tool that can answer the first question, but not the second. It’s excellent, but it’s doing too much and not enough at the same time. And their page is super fiddly on mobile.
Google’s AI answers are pretty good for the second question. But they’re not comprehensive or authoritative, like BGG can claim to be.
So here’s my app. A very rough first view. That little 
button at the bottom toolbar is where I’m putting all my focus.
Wish me luck.