About Ask the Game
Your AI-powered board game rules genie
Ask the Game is a fun little passion project built by Ben Harkins, the owner of Floodgate Games. After years of publishing board games and answering countless rules questions, the idea was simple: what if there was an AI that could instantly answer rules questions during game night?
Instant Answers
No more pausing the game to dig through rulebooks or wait for forum replies.
Official Rules
Answers are generated from official rulebooks, not random forum posts or house rules.
Always Learning
New games are being added all the time. Can't find your game? Help us add it!
Made with Love
Built by a board gamer, for board gamers. This is a labor of love for the hobby.
How It Works
Ask the Game reads official rulebooks and creates a searchable knowledge base for each game. When you ask a question, AI finds the most relevant sections of the rules and crafts a clear, accurate answer. It's like having a rules expert at the table who's actually read the whole rulebook.
Of course, AI isn't perfect. For tournament play or high-stakes situations, always verify with the official rules or contact the publisher directly. But for casual game nights? Ask the Game has got you covered.
About Floodgate Games
Floodgate Games is a board game publisher known for titles like Sagrada, Fog of Love, Kites, Decorum, Landmarks, Blitzkrieg, and more. We're passionate about creating beautiful, engaging games that bring people together.
Are You a Publisher?
Want to add your games to Ask the Game? We'd love to help players learn your rules. Drop your email and we'll reach out with more details.
Get in Touch
Have feedback, suggestions, or just want to say hi? Reach out at askthegamedotcom@gmail.com.