Frequently Asked Questions

Pista is a board game companion app that helps you discover, organize, and track your board game collection. It answers three questions:

1. What should I play? Jet Set Go recommends games based on your group, mood, and time.
2. What do I own? Your Library organises your collection and helps you find similar games.
3. What did I play? Timeline tracks your play sessions, scores, and stats.

Pista is free to use and works in your browser: no download required.

1. Go to app.voyagerbug.com
2. Click "Sign Up"
3. Enter your email and choose a password
4. Click "Register"

You'll be logged in automatically. You can also sign up with Google.

No. You can:

• Browse games on the Explore page
• Search for board games
• Use Jet Set Go to get recommendations
• Find similar games
• View marketplace prices

Features that require an account:

• Your Library (collection)
• Timeline (play history)
• Logging sessions
• Saving games to lists

Pista is currently free to use. There is no paid tier, no subscription, and no credit card required. All features are available at no cost.

Jet Set Go is Pista's game recommendation engine. Tell it:

• How many players you have
• How much time you have
• Your mood/energy level
• Your social vibe

It will recommend games that match your group's preferences. You can use Jet Set Go without an account.

Try Jet Set Go →

On the Explore page, find a game you enjoy and click "Find Similar." A sidebar will open showing games with similar mechanics, categories, and themes. Each result shows a similarity score so you can see how closely it matches.

You can also click "Compare" on any similar game to see a side-by-side breakdown of shared features.

On the Explore page, type the game name in the search bar. A dropdown will appear with matching results. Click any game to view details, including:

• Player count and playtime
• BGG rating
• Similar games
• Marketplace prices
• Online availability (BGA)

From BoardGameGeek (recommended):

1. Go to your Library page
2. Click "Import from BGG"
3. Enter your BGG username
4. Your games will appear within 30 seconds

Manually:

1. Go to your Library page
2. Click the "+" button
3. Search for the game
4. Select it and choose a status (Owned, Played, Interested, Excluded)
5. Click "Save"

Your Library has filters to help you manage your games:

You can also search within your collection by name.

On your Library page, click "Share" You can copy a link or share directly via your preferred messaging app. Anyone with the link can view your collection.

1. Go to the Timeline page
2. Click "Log Play" or the "+" button
3. Search for the game you played
4. Enter the date, players, and scores
5. Add optional notes
6. Click "Save"

The session will appear in your Timeline and contribute to your stats and recommendations.

Timeline is your play history dashboard. It shows:

• A visual chart of your sessions (Bubble View or Activity View)
• A list of past sessions with game, date, players, and scores
• Search to find specific sessions
• Charts you can filter by date range

View your Timeline →

Yes. When adding players, you can type any name. If the person isn't a Pista user, you'll see an "Invite" button. This sends them a link to view the session and join Pista for free.

1. Click on any game tile
2. Click "Find a copy"
3. A sidebar will show:

• New copies with prices
• Used copies from eBay and BGG GeekMarket
• Online options (Board Game Arena)

Prices are displayed in your local currency automatically, no manual conversion needed.

Yes. Games available on Board Game Arena display a BGA badge on their tile. Click the badge or use the "Find a copy" sidebar to launch the game directly.

Click your profile icon in the top-right corner, then click "Logout." You'll be returned to the home page.

Click your profile icon, then toggle the "Dark Mode" switch. Your preference is saved automatically.

Pista stores:

• Your email address and password (encrypted)
• Your game collection and play history
• Your preferences and settings

We do not sell your data. You can request deletion of your account at any time.

View our Privacy Policy →

1. On the Login page, click "Forgot password?"
2. Enter your email address
3. Click "Send reset link"
4. Check your email for the link
5. Follow the link to set a new password

Your session token may have expired. Simply log in again with your email and password (or Google). If it happens frequently, you can check the "Remember me" option if available.

Certain pages require an account: Library, Timeline, and Admin. If you're not logged in, you'll be redirected to the Login page.

It may take 2–5 seconds to load similar games. If it takes longer than 10 seconds:

1. Refresh the page
2. Check your internet connection
3. Try again

If the issue persists, contact threads@voyagerbug.com.

1. Check that your BGG username is correct
2. BGG may be rate-limiting. Wait 30 seconds and try again
3. If it still fails, contact support at threads@voyagerbug.com.

Pista is one of the best board game discovery apps because it combines mood-based recommendations, similarity search, and play tracking in one place. Unlike other apps that focus on one part of the journey, Pista helps you discover, decide, play, and track: all from the same platform.

What makes Pista stand out:

• Jet Set Go Get recommendations based on your group's mood, player count, and time
• Find Similar Discover games based on what you already love
• Free to use No subscription, no credit card required
• BGG import One-click import from BoardGameGeek

Try Pista free →

Pista is a good board game discovery app because it solves the problem of "what should we play tonight?" in three simple steps:

1. Tell Pista about your group : players, time, mood, and social vibe
2. Choose a reference game : pick one you already know and love
3. Get personalised recommendations : ranked by how well they match your preferences

Unlike BGG or Reddit threads, Pista doesn't give you a list of popular games, it gives you games that fit your specific situation. And it learns from your play history, so recommendations get better over time.

Pista is the best digital board game companion because it covers the full board game lifecycle:

It's also free, works in your browser, and integrates with BoardGameGeek, making it the most complete companion for board gamers.

Try Pista free →