Communities related to r/boardgames, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/boardgames (about 5.5M members, directory rank #160) covers modern board-game news and culture (its description names titles like Codenames, Wingspan and Brass). Roleplaying games, miniature painting and chess each have dedicated communities.
See also boardgames vs rpg on SubMouse. Video-game names on the raw related list are left out.
Stay on boardgames for modern board-game news and discussion. Use rpg or DnD for tabletop roleplaying, minipainting for painting models, and chess for chess theory and tournaments.
r/boardgames — boardgames
The #1 Reddit source for news, information, and discussion about modern board games and board game culture. Join the community and come discuss games like Codenames, Wingspan, Brass, and all your other favorite games!
Tabletop RPGs
When to choose it: Tabletop roleplaying games rather than euro/modern board games.
Why it is here: rpg lists boardgames as related; covered on boardgames vs rpg. Public description: all things related to tabletop roleplaying games (about 1.6M members, rank #660).
How it differs from r/boardgames: Character-driven RPG sessions versus board-game culture.
DnD: Roll for Initiative!
When to choose it: Dungeons & Dragons specifically.
Why it is here: Shared Tabletop RPGs topic neighbourhood with rpg. Public description: dedicated to D&D across editions (about 4.3M members, rank #216).
How it differs from r/boardgames: One RPG system versus all tabletop RPGs or board games.
/r/minipainting
When to choose it: Painting miniatures for wargames, board games or display.
Why it is here: Listed as related to r/boardgames. Public description: painting miniatures and models for tabletop wargames, board games and display (about 1.3M members, rank #831).
How it differs from r/boardgames: Paint technique versus playing/discussing board games.
r/Chess
When to choose it: Chess theory, tournaments and analysis.
Why it is here: Listed as related to r/boardgames. Public description: professional tournaments, game analysis and theory (about 1.9M members, rank #594).
How it differs from r/boardgames: Chess-only versus the modern board-game hobby.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.