Reduce friction around rules
Looking up a rule can interrupt a game. MeepleHelper processes PDF rulebooks and supports rule search with answers linked to their source.
MeepleHelper · formerly DungeonKeeper
MeepleHelper
Executive summary of the case study.
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MeepleHelper, formerly DungeonKeeper, helps people prepare and manage board-game sessions. It combines a mobile app, voice assistant, and PDF rulebook search with source references.
From DungeonKeeper to MeepleHelper
The project began as a voice assistant for board games and evolved into MeepleHelper: a mobile app, backend, and dashboard for preparing and supporting game sessions.
Support a full game session
The mobile app brings together voice, sessions, timers, players, and scoring. The assistant helps resolve questions without pulling the table out of the game.
Separate system responsibilities
The architecture combines React Native and Expo on mobile, a Node.js/Express/TypeScript API with MongoDB and Redis, and a Next.js dashboard. The backend processes PDFs and uses embeddings to retrieve cited rules.
Improve game intake
Recent commits add rulebook import, confirmation of the BoardGameGeek listing, and rulebooks versioned by edition. The repository is private, so I link no code or operational data.
React NativeExpoNode.jsExpressTypeScriptMongoDBRedisNext.jsRAG / PDF
Mobile interface
Choose a game
The screen lets players search for board games and review the list before opening a session.
The repository is private, so I do not link code or operational data. For a conversation about the project, email me@raul-alvarez.es.
FAQ#
How does it help with rules?
It processes PDF rulebooks and retrieves answers with references to source content.
What does the architecture include?
A React Native/Expo app, Node.js/Express API, MongoDB and Redis data, and a Next.js dashboard.
Where is the code?
The repository is private. This case shares a high-level summary.