Can I promote my own board game or Kickstarter here?
You may promote yourself once per sale, Kickstarter, release, or Etsy project, but you must disclose that it is yours, keep it infrequent, and interact on your post.
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r/soloboardgaming rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/soloboardgaming: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 105,121
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Hobby and enthusiast communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No Spamming: Please do not: * Spam current/FUTURE Kickstarters * Spam Twitch/Youtube Channels * Spam Game Play Sessions, Purchases, Collections, Questions, etc *Frequency Matters* Once/twice a month is ok depending on content. Once every few days/hours is not. Consolidate multi-parts to one post. Weekly depends on how similar, content popularity, and how much interaction w/ the sub exists. 2x a week can be too much. If a creator-state this! Don't vote manipulate/have others advertise for you.
- Solo-relevant: Your post **must** be related to solitaire play and about an actual physical board game. Just because a board game *can* support solo play isn't enough. A digital app w/ roots in board games isn't enough. No Tabletop Simulator, BoardGameArena, Digital App threads, helper apps, 3D Print Ads. (Naturally in conversation/comments is ok). Playing against yourself (example: chess) can sometimes be discussed but isn't considered in the spirit of solo gaming, otherwise ALL games are solo game.
- Put the FULL name of the game in the title (No Abbreviations) (No Low effort titles): Please include the board game’s full name in the POST TITLE whenever posting a photo, video, link, or discussion about a game. Ideally, the game name should also be visible in the thumbnail or mentioned near the start of the video. Effort: Do not use abbreviations for game titles. If collection say it's a collection, no clickbait, etc. A user shouldn't have to click into a post to understand what it's about. If it's a bunch of games, put some effort into naming some of them in title/post.
- Be Nice: This doesn't really need an explanation we hope... but please be nice and respectful to other redditors. Keep it friendly. This is a subreddit for all ages so please keep posts somewhat above water, no cursing in posts, especially titles. Comments are a little more free for all. Failure to do so could lead to a ban.
- No retail, selling, trading, or soliciting posts: Do not post or advertise items for sale, trade, giveaway, or retail promotion, including eBay, BoardGameGeek Market, Facebook groups, stores, or similar services. Use dedicated communities such as r/boardgamedeals instead. Limited mentions in comments are allowed only when they arise naturally. Inventory-clearing posts are not allowed, even for free. Genuine giveaways open to everyone require prior moderator approval. Repeated violations may result in a ban.
- Youtube/Kickstarter/Marketing/Social Spam: No low-effort promos or drive-by posts/xposts. Do not copy/paste Instagram, Twitter/X, Bluesky, etc. content here. Make a post for this community. No link-in-bio/aggregator pages. Blasting the same content across communities without engaging is spam and may result in a ban. You may promote yourself =ONCE= per sale, Kickstarter, release, Etsy project, etc. Disclose that it’s yours, keep it infrequent, and interact on your post. No “I’m live” or unboxing posts. Let’s Plays: once a month.
- Subreddit Casually Enforced Rules: See the sidebar for more details. There are a number of casually enforced rules that may get your post removed. Due to character limitations, they can't all be posted here. #bbbathysphere - Submit to the general discussion thread only! Selling or trading used games in comments is allowed with strict infrequency (once in a while, naturally in conversation). If you only submit your content and never interact with our sub, we may also consider this spamming. Don't use abbreviations in title.
- AI-Generated Content and Crowdfunding: Crowdfunding games must show real gameplay not just a concept when AI use is suspected.. Posts should include genuine human demonstrations, such as someone playing a prototype, TTS mod, or non-ai detailed explanations showing how the game works. Extreme or mostly AI-generated promotional content may be removed if it does not show enough evidence of a functionally designed game. Using AI alone is NOT a violation, but low-effort posts but it's level of use may be treated like spam in some cases.
Works well
- A discussion post titled with the full game name that explains how the solo mode works and invites questions from the community.
- A single promotional post for a new physical solo board game where you disclose you are the creator and stay to answer comments.
- A crowdfunding post that includes a video of someone actually playing a prototype solo, with the full game name in the title.
Avoid
- Do not post about digital apps, Tabletop Simulator, BoardGameArena, helper apps, or 3D print ads as standalone threads.
- Do not use abbreviations for game names in your title.
- Do not post retail, selling, trading, or soliciting content including eBay or store promotions.
- Do not copy and paste content from Instagram, Twitter/X, or Bluesky here.
- Do not blast the same content across multiple communities without engaging with each one.
- Do not post inventory-clearing posts even if the games are free.
What r/soloboardgaming Is For
This community is for people who play physical board games by themselves. It is a place to explore, discuss, and share solo board gaming experiences. The rules make clear that the focus is on actual physical board games played solo, not digital apps or games that merely support a solo mode. If you have a physical board game project and want to talk about its solo play, this is the room for that conversation.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called "No Spamming" controls how often you can post and requires you to consolidate multi-part posts into one. The rule called "Solo-relevant" is strict about what counts, meaning your post must be about an actual physical board game played solo, not a digital app or a game that merely supports solo play. The rule called "Put the FULL name of the game in the title (No Abbreviations) (No Low effort titles)" means every post title must spell out the game name so users know what the post is about without clicking. The rule called "No retail, selling, trading, or soliciting posts" blocks any commercial sales activity. The rule called "Youtube/Kickstarter/Marketing/Social Spam" lets you promote your own project exactly once per sale or release, as long as you disclose ownership and interact with the community. The rule called "Subreddit Casually Enforced Rules" adds that if you only submit your own content and never interact, that is considered spamming.
What To Post
A good post here is one where you share something genuine about solo play with a physical board game. If you are a creator, write a post that shows real gameplay or a thoughtful explanation of how your game works solo, and put the full game name right in the title. The rules let you promote your own project once per sale or release, so make that single post count by being transparent that it is yours and then sticking around to answer questions. If your project involves crowdfunding and AI art, the "AI-Generated Content and Crowdfunding" rule says you need to show real gameplay, not just a concept, so include a video or write-up of an actual person playing a prototype.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting about digital apps, Tabletop Simulator, BoardGameArena, or helper apps as standalone threads, since the "Solo-relevant" rule requires actual physical board games. Do not use abbreviations in your post title, because the "Put the FULL name of the game in the title (No Abbreviations) (No Low effort titles)" rule is enforced. Do not post retail, selling, trading, or soliciting content, as the "No retail, selling, trading, or soliciting posts" rule covers eBay, stores, and even inventory-clearing posts. Avoid drive-by posts where you drop a link and leave, since the "Youtube/Kickstarter/Marketing/Social Spam" rule calls that out directly. Do not copy and paste content from Instagram, Twitter/X, or Bluesky, and do not blast the same content across communities without engaging. Repeated violations of the spam or selling rules can result in a ban.
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Common questions about r/soloboardgaming
Can I post about my digital board game app?
No, the rules exclude digital apps, Tabletop Simulator, BoardGameArena, and helper apps from standalone posts, though natural mentions in comments are fine.
Can I run a giveaway for my game?
Yes, but only for genuine giveaways open to everyone, and you need prior moderator approval first.
Can I use a game abbreviation in my title if it is well known?
No, the rules ask for the full name of the game with no abbreviations and no low-effort titles, so a user should not have to click in to understand the post.
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