Why 4X?
Board games deserve more than just a spot on a table or shelf. It's about quality, structure, and clarity.
4X is built for board gamers who:
- want to keep track of their collection
- want to efficiently organize game nights
- record plays live or afterwards
- want to connect with other players
- want to manage their hobby professionally
Key Features at a Glance
4X brings together everything modern board gamers need:
Database with over 600,000 games
Access the most comprehensive collection of games, expansions, and accessories.
Manage Collections
Private, shared, or public – keep track of your games with flexible filtering options.
Organize Events & Game Nights
From planning to execution – as organizer or guest.
Record Plays Live
Document every play with players, colors, and final scores.
Create Wishlists
For yourself or shared with friends – perfect for gifts and discoveries.
Import BGG Data
Transfer your collection from BoardGameGeek in seconds.
Events – Organize Game Nights with Ease
A great game night starts with clear planning. With 4X, organizing one is easier than ever:
- Set date, location, and games
- Invite 4X users directly within the platform
- Share EventLink – especially for people without a 4X account
- Trigger automatic event updates for all participants
- Always maintain a clear overview of all event dates
Note: Creating events is a Premium feature. Receiving and accepting invitations is free.
Collections – Your Passion, Perfectly Organized
A board game collection is something personal. 4X ensures you always have your showcase under control:
- one collection for up to 30 games (4X Free)
- unlimited collections (with 4X Premium status)
- sort by name, date, or last played
- extensive filtering options (player count, duration, loaned out, and much more)
- additional themed lists for games, expansions & accessories
- Shared collections for groups or clubs
Play Tracking – Because Every Play Counts
Keep track of what you've played – and with whom. 4X makes tracking precise and comfortable:
- Live tracking during an ongoing game
- Real-time recording with pause button (4X Premium)
- Record all players along with their player color
- Document scores and winner of each play
- for participating 4X users: automatic transfer of all play data
Head-to-head statistics with other 4X users coming in a future update.
Wishlists – Clear, Organized, and Practical
Wishlists are ideal for birthdays, holidays, or as a personal reminder:
- Short-list for new games or products for your collection
- shareable with friends, whether or not they're 4X users
- Friends can mark items as "purchased" between themselves (optional)
- The wishlist owner won't have any surprises ruined
BGG Data – Your Board Game History Imported in Seconds
If you already maintain your collection on BoardGameGeek, you can import it into 4X with just a few clicks and continue editing it right away:
- import complete BGG collection
- transfer BGG play history
Note: BGG import is part of 4X Premium – ideal for avid players and collectors.
Start Now – and Test 4X Premium Status for 2 Weeks
Download the 4X App on your smartphone today. Or use the 4X platform right in your web browser.
Then activate the benefits of a 4X Premium status for free – no risk, no automatic renewal. After the trial period ends, you decide how you want to use 4X going forward.
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