> ## 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.

# Creating and Managing Your Board Game Group

> Learn how to create and manage a board game group on WR-Games — configure visibility, manage members, customize settings, and track group analytics.

Groups are the heartbeat of WR-Games. A group brings together a community of board gamers under one roof — giving you a dedicated space to host events, coordinate schedules, chat with fellow members, and grow your local (or online) gaming scene. Whether you're organizing a weekly game night at your local café or running a global fan club for a specific title, a group gives you all the tools to keep things running smoothly.

## Creating a Group

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Create a Group flow">
    From your hub dashboard or the **Groups** page, click **Create a Group** to open the setup wizard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a name">
    Enter your group's name. WR-Games automatically generates a URL slug from it — for example, "Meeple Maniacs" becomes `wr-games.com/groups/meeple-maniacs`. You can customize this slug later in settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your group description">
    Use the rich text editor to craft a description that tells prospective members what your group is about — your focus games, meeting frequency, location, and any house rules or expectations.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a visibility level">
    Select how discoverable your group should be:

    * **Public** — listed in the group directory; anyone can join or request to join.
    * **Private** — listed in the directory, but content is visible to members only.
    * **Hidden** — not listed anywhere; new members can only join via an invite link. Requires a **Pro plan**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure join settings">
    Decide how people enter your group:

    * **Open join** — anyone can join instantly (Public groups only).
    * **Request required** — prospective members submit a request that you approve.
    * **Invite-only** — access is granted exclusively through a shareable invite link.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add tags">
    Tag your group with the game titles, genres, or themes it focuses on (e.g., *Eurogames*, *Deckbuilders*, *Twilight Imperium*). Tags help players discover your group through search and the directory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and invite members">
    Click **Create Group** to publish it. You'll land on your new group page — share the URL or generate an invite link to start bringing members in.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing Members

Once members start joining, you have full control over who's in your group and what they can do.

* **Approve join requests** — navigate to **Group → Members → Pending Requests** to review and accept or decline incoming requests. If your plan includes Trust Signals (Standard+), you'll see each applicant's Trust Score to help inform your decision.
* **Remove members** — go to **Group → Members**, find the member, and select **Remove from Group**. Removed members lose access to group content immediately.
* **Ban members** — use **Ban Member** to prevent someone from rejoining. Bans can be lifted at any time from the Members panel.
* **Manage roles** — promote members to Co-host or Organizer, or assign custom roles (Standard+). See [Roles & Permissions](/features/roles-and-permissions) for details.

## Group Settings

Access all group configuration from **Group → Settings**. Key areas include:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="General" icon="sliders">
    Update your group name, description, avatar, and cover image. You can also set your custom group URL slug here under **Settings → General → Group URL**.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Welcome Message" icon="envelope-open-text">
    Write a custom message new members receive when they join. The rich text editor lets you add formatting, links, and images to make newcomers feel at home.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Join & Privacy" icon="lock">
    Change your visibility level, toggle join approval, manage your group questionnaire, and generate or revoke invite links.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Danger Zone" icon="triangle-exclamation">
    Archive your group when it's no longer active. Archived groups are hidden from the directory but retain all their data.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Customizing Your Group URL

Your group slug appears in every link you share, so it's worth getting right. To change it, go to **Settings → General → Group URL**, enter your preferred slug, and save. Slugs must be unique across WR-Games — if your first choice is taken, try adding your city or a distinguishing word.

<Note>
  The Free plan includes one group. Upgrade to **Standard** or **Pro** to create additional groups and unlock higher member limits.
</Note>

## Group Analytics

<Note>
  Group analytics are available on **Standard and Pro plans**.
</Note>

The analytics dashboard (**Group → Analytics**) gives you a clear picture of how your community is growing and how engaged members are:

* **Event attendance rates** — see which events drew the most RSVPs and actual check-ins over time.
* **Member growth** — track how your membership count has changed week over week or month over month.
* **Engagement trends** — spot periods of high activity to double down on what's working.

Use these insights to schedule events at optimal times, identify your most-attended formats, and make the case for growing your organizer team.