Freshgames
freshgames.lol
Find a game by describing it, or bid to put yours at #1.
$20
Outbid for $21 · #1 is Play Board Games Online Free — Playboard
Last updated · Content reviewed
freshgames.lol is a game discovery board with a paid leaderboard on top. Players can type (or speak) what they want to play; makers bid in whole dollars to rank. Paid bids start at $5, Stripe confirms them, and $0 listings sit in a separate unranked directory. Six games are on the paid board, with Playboard holding #1 at $20.
Our take
This is one of the few clone-era boards with a real second product: a recommendation UI, Steam and itch.io metadata, and public click counts. Our last scan measured a $0.88 median CPC across six games. The audience is people looking for something to play, which is tighter than a generic SaaS wall. Six listings is still a small sample, and click totals are described as directional, not unique visitors.
Key metrics
- Total revenue
- $61
| Listings | 6 |
| Total clicks | 105 |
| Board age | — |
How we calculated this
Scan failed: fetch failed
Bid history
Sep 29
Play Board Games Online Free — Playboard
Aug 26
Play Board Games Online Free — Playboard
Only bids that changed are listed.
How does freshgames.lol work?
Paid bids start at $5 in whole dollars and rank the live board. Claiming #1 costs at least $1 more than the current leader. Equal bids stay behind the older listing. $0 submissions go into a separate unranked directory and never enter checkout. Stripe confirms paid bids before they rank.
Bidding rules
- $0 submissions appear in a separate unranked directory. They are not in recommendations, trending, paid ranks, or outbid alerts.
- Paid bids start at $5 and use whole dollars. Claiming #1 requires at least $1 more than the current leader.
- Equal bids stay behind the older listing.
- You do not need to beat #1 to earn a place on the paid board.
- One listing per game. Re-entering the same game raises its bid.
- Listings must point to a real, playable, or publicly announced game.
- Click totals are public and directional, not a guarantee of unique people.
- Paid checkout is a one-time payment. A bid ranks only after Stripe confirms it.
What does a listing include?
- Game title, artwork, description, and tags
- Provider (Steam, itch.io, or web) and canonical store URL
- Paid bid amount and rank
- Public outbound click count
- Optional $0 unranked directory row that does not enter recommendations
Is freshgames.lol worth it?
Pros
- +Game-only listings with Steam, itch.io, and web metadata
- +$0 unranked submissions stay off the paid board, which reduces spam in the ranked list
- +Public click counts; last scan median CPC was $0.88
- +Voice search via Deepgram for players who would rather talk than browse
- +Stripe confirms payment before a paid bid ranks
- +Clear public rules page
Cons
- −Only six paid games on the board
- −Click totals are directional and are not unique people
- −No published visitor total or country split
- −Paid bids are one-time amounts with no stated refund
- −Rank duration is not guaranteed; another maker can outbid at any time
Who should advertise on freshgames.lol?
- Indie and Steam game makers who want ranked placement next to other games
- Browser and itch.io titles that can live on a public URL
- Makers who are fine starting at $5 and defending #1 by $1 steps
How it compares
| Board | CPC | To outbid | Traffic | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshgames | — | $21 | — | — |
| bidout | $0.00/click | $8 | — | C (56) |
| hill.bid | $0.01/click | $2 | 188/mo | D (35) |
| toolarena.lol | $0.01/click | $6 | — | C (58) |
| RankAffiliate | $0.02/click | $6 | — | C (55) |
Frequently asked questions
- How does ranking work on freshgames.lol?
- Paid games rank from the highest active bid to the lowest. Paid bids start at $5. Taking #1 costs at least $1 more than the current leader. Equal bids keep the older listing higher. You can land anywhere your bid can afford.
- Can I list a game for free?
- Yes. $0 submissions go into a separate unranked directory. They can be browsed, but they are not included in recommendations, trending, paid ranks, or outbid alerts, and they never enter Stripe checkout.
- What is the CPC?
- Our last scan measured a $0.88 median CPC across six games with click data. The rules page says click totals are directional and are not a guarantee of unique people or engagement.
- What games can I list?
- A real, playable, or publicly announced game. Current paid rows include Steam titles, an itch.io demo, and a browser board-game site. Spam, impersonation, hateful content, and unrelated links are removed.
- How do player recommendations work?
- Players describe the mood, group size, or budget, by typing or by speaking. Voice runs through Deepgram. The board says it does not store the audio or exact wording. That player UI is separate from the paid rank.