Understanding Board Games (ID 1246)
The Board Games category, identified by ID 1246, resides under Toys & Games > Games > Board Games in the Google product taxonomy. It serves as a dedicated classification for tabletop gaming products that require a board or specialized play area to facilitate gameplay.
Included Products
This category is intended for traditional and modern tabletop experiences. Examples from the US market include strategy games like Ark Nova, immersive titles such as Jumanji or Horrified, word-based games like Scrabble, and family-friendly party games like Tapple, Codenames, or Exploding Kittens. These items generally feature a game board, cards, tokens, and rules booklets designed for stationary play.
Exclusions and Alternatives
Items belonging to neighboring categories should not be placed here. Exclude the following types of products:
- Card games that do not rely on a board, such as deck-building card sets.
- Gambling-related items like Poker Chips & Sets, Blackjack & Craps Sets, Roulette Wheels & Sets, or Slot Machines.
- Electronic-only devices classified under Portable Electronic Games.
- Games focused on physical skill or dexterity, such as Battle Tops or Dice Sets.
- Components like Tile Games, which should be categorized within their specific taxonomy node.
Feed Implementation
For your feed, you may use the ID 1246 or the full path Toys & Games > Games > Board Games. Providing this value helps Google process your items accurately; note that google_product_category is optional but highly recommended over Google's automated system for better classification precision.