> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.wr-games.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Understanding Groups on WR-Games

> Groups are the primary organizing unit on WR-Games — a community of board gamers that hosts events, manages members, and shares a shared space.

Groups are the heart of WR-Games. Every event, game night, and board game session lives inside a group, making them the primary way players find their community and organizers build one. Whether you're running a tight-knit crew of euro-game enthusiasts or opening the doors to the whole city, groups give you the tools to manage membership, control visibility, and keep your community active.

## Visibility Levels

When you create a group, you choose how visible it is to the rest of the WR-Games community. Each visibility level controls who can find the group, who can see its content, and how new members can join.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Public" icon="globe">
    Appears in the group directory and search results. Anyone can view the group's content and join directly or submit a join request.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Private" icon="lock">
    Appears in the group directory, but only members can view events and content. Non-members see the group name and description only.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hidden" icon="eye-slash">
    Does not appear in the directory or search results. New members can only join via a private invite link. Requires a **Pro plan**.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

| Feature                        | Public | Private | Hidden          |
| ------------------------------ | ------ | ------- | --------------- |
| Appears in directory           | ✅      | ✅       | ❌               |
| Content visible to non-members | ✅      | ❌       | ❌               |
| Join via invite link           | ✅      | ✅       | ✅ (only method) |
| Plan required                  | Free+  | Free+   | Pro             |

## Membership Roles

Every group member holds one of three roles that determine what they can see and do within the group. For a full breakdown of permissions, see the [Roles page](/features/roles-and-permissions).

* **Member** — can RSVP to events, view group content, and interact with other members.
* **Co-host** — can create and manage events, approve join requests, and assist with day-to-day group operations.
* **Organizer** — full control over the group, including settings, billing, member roles, and group deletion.

## Finding and Joining a Group

<Steps>
  <Step title="Browse the directory">
    Head to the **Groups** tab to explore public and private groups in your area. Use filters to narrow by location, game type, or group size.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Request to join or join directly">
    Public groups may allow instant joining or require organizer approval. Private groups always require approval. For hidden groups, you need an invite link from a current member.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept an invite link">
    If someone shares a group invite link with you, open it while logged in to join or request access immediately — no searching required.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Group Limits by Plan

The number of groups you can create (and the types available to you) depends on your WR-Games plan.

| Plan       | Groups You Can Create | Hidden Groups |
| ---------- | --------------------- | ------------- |
| Free       | 1                     | ❌             |
| Standard   | Multiple              | ❌             |
| Pro        | Multiple              | ✅             |
| Commercial | Unlimited             | ✅             |

<Note>
  Every account on the Free plan includes one group at no cost. You can create and run a public or private group, host events, and manage members without upgrading.
</Note>

<Tip>
  If your group is just getting started, a **Public** group gives you the best visibility to attract new members from the WR-Games directory. You can always change the visibility level later from your group settings.
</Tip>