Rule Referee
Instant board game rules — no more mid-game arguments
Rule Referee launched on May 19, 2026 with 4 votes, #2,419 of 20,538 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
Rule Referee started at a family game night where we spent more time arguing about Mexican Train rules than actually playing. I built a search engine that pulls answers directly from real rulebooks, not AI-generated guesses. It's deterministic, not generative. It's designed to say it doesn't know rather than make something up. Currently 15 games including Catan, Exploding Kittens, Chess, Mexican Train, and more. Chess and 3 games of your choice or $2.99/month for all access. iOS only for now.
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Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS. Family Developer Autumn Wohlwend Language EN English Size 73.3 MB iPhone, iPad Stop arguing over the rules. Rule Referee gives you fast, clear answers to board and card game rules, without digging through manuals or guessing. Built for real gameplay so you stay in the moment and keep the game moving. What you can do: - Ask rule questions in plain language - Get simple, accurate answers instantly - Play without interruptions or debates - Access rules offline, no internet needed - Use the built-in Rummikub timer with notifications Why it's different: Most apps give you long rulebooks or AI guesses. Rule Referee uses…from apps.apple.com
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