A quick checklist when adding a game on Board game geek.
| Step | Title | Guidance | Link |
| 1 | Check it isn’t in the queue | Check it isn’t in the current submission queue | https://boardgamegeek.com/items/boardgame/pending |
| 2 | Open the guidance | This checklist is a cheap run through of this guide – check it for details and links | https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/BGG_Guide_to_Game_Submissions |
| 3 | Scope | Check the game fits the criteria to be classed as a game | https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Game_Criteria# |
| 4 | Timing | Check that it is complete enough to warrent an entry | https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/When_to_make_a_new_entry# |
| 5 | Collate info | Describe the game’s theme, game-play, and goal. | |
| 5.1 | Collate info | designer, publisher, year of release, minimum number of players, maximum number of players, manufacturer’s suggested ages, categories, and mechanics. | |
| 6 | Short Description | Max 85 characters. This is NOT a subtitle or tagline from the box. Use punctuation and normal capitalization, and write in English. Omit the name of the game. | |
| 7 | Main description | least a paragraph and will cover what the game is about theme-wise, how the game plays, what mechanisms are used, and what the victory conditions are. This is summed up as theme, game-play, and goal. Additionally, the description may discuss the contents of the game box, but that is extra, and a components list | |
| 7.1 | Description Voice | written as a neutral statement | |
| 8 | Designer, Artist, Publisher | Create any people that aren’t on the system | https://www.boardgamegeek.com/item/create/boardgameperson |
| 9 | Version | 1, 1A if it has an accessory | https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/When_to_make_a_new_entry# |
| 10 | Note to Admin | A link to a webpage or images of the game for reference. | https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/BGG_Guide_to_Game_Submissions |
When you have done your prep then head to https://boardgamegeek.com/item/create/boardgame to submit your information.