BGG XML API2
Unlock the Insight, Fun, and Interaction of the Tabletop World.
This API is best for retrieving information about board games.
Using this API, developers can get access to the tabletop gaming world quickly and with an extensive library of useful information. It is suitable for retrieving game info, user info, data from game lists and lookups by ID, as well as data such as best rated, hotness and more. It is a powerful tool for developers looking to incorporate high-quality tabletop gaming content into their applications.
Key features
- Search games
- search users
- retrieve data from lists and lookup by ID
- get top rated data
- hotness
- etc.
Potential use cases
- Tabletop gaming streaming platform: Develop a streaming platform for users to share their board game playthroughs and offer real-time insights into how each game goes.
- User profile analytics: Analyze user data from the BGG API to give tailored product recommendations for users, such as analyzing their favorite games and providing similar titles that might better fit their interests.
- Match making service: Develop a system that matches users via their board game preferences, allowing them to quickly find people to game with.
The BGG XML API allowed us to quickly integrate our application with board gaming data and create an amazing user experience. We highly recommend it!
Related Technologies
- OpenGameArt
- BGG Search API
- Ludicity.