# EveryGameMade

> A growing encyclopedia and buyer's guide cataloguing every game ever made — starting with 298 real board games, from ancient Senet to modern campaign games. Facts sourced from BoardGameGeek and Wikipedia; verified, with gaps left blank rather than guessed. Rankings reflect BoardGameGeek as of June 2026.

## What this site is
- 298 board-game encyclopedia entries, each with specs, "what it is", "why it matters", mechanics, categories, and an honest Amazon search link.
- 39 ranked "best of" buyer's-guide lists (best of all time, by player count, beginners, strategy, engine-building, cozy, solo, family, cooperative, couples, long/epic, thematic, oldest, etc.).
- 19 head-to-head comparison pages (e.g. Catan vs Carcassonne, Wingspan vs Ark Nova) comparing two games on verified specs only.
- Browsable hubs by era, mechanic, category, and player count.

## Key sections
- /index.html — home, search, top games, browse by era
- /games.html — all 298 games, client-side search
- /best/best-board-games-of-all-time.html — flagship ranked list
- /compare/index.html — head-to-head game comparisons hub
- /era/ — five era hubs (Ancient, Classic, Mid-Century, Gateway, Modern)
- /game/<slug>.html — individual game encyclopedia pages
- /about.html — mission and sourcing honesty

## Honesty notes
- No box art or copyrighted publisher imagery is used.
- "Where to buy" links are Amazon search links (affiliate); no stock or price is claimed.
- Not affiliated with BoardGameGeek, Wikipedia, Amazon, or any publisher.