BoardGamesBot is a digital companion for board game players, designed to make game nights easier to plan and play. Its AI assistant answers questions using indexed rulebooks and can cite the relevant page, helping players settle rules questions without interrupting the game. Users can also upload rulebook PDFs, translate text on cards through a photo or live camera view, and have cards, rules, or game text read aloud. On desktop, the assistant can narrate and translate content shared from a digital game screen.

The platform also helps players explore games and manage their collections. Users can import a shelf from Ludopedia or BoardGameGeek, get recommendations based on group size and available time, and review details such as playtime, weight, and player suitability. Collection features include play and winner tracking, shareable collection pages, and an analytical shelf verdict. The site offers game listings, how-to-play guides, rulebooks, videos, prices, category and mechanic directories, and board game news. Free tools include dice, a starting-player picker, a life counter, a points tracker, and timers.