I have been a passionate gamer for about 30 years. And it quickly became clear that it was not only the games that grabbed me, but above all the boxes. Those lovingly designed packages with a distinctive front and a back side that made you curious about the game, long before there were YouTube videos or online reviews.
Over the years that grew into a collection I am proud of, and with it a problem. Most of my big boxes sit in cartons in the basement or in cupboards, simply because I have no proper space for them all. Over time I lost track, and at the crucial moment before buying I could never check whether I already owned this exact title, in this release version, in this box.
For years I searched for a way to simply digitise my collection and share it with friends and other collectors. Excel, notes, some generic collector apps: nothing worked. Game databases always revolve around the game itself, never around my box or the collectables, which is exactly what makes every collection unique. Sharing worked at best through forums, but there posts and whole collections quickly vanish into comment threads, and a place to browse well curated collections did not exist anywhere. Nothing was built for collectors and enthusiasts like us.
Nothing was built for collectors and enthusiasts like us.
So years of frustration turned into a true passion project: BIG BOX ROX.
BIG BOX ROX is not just another game database. Here your personal collection takes centre stage, with your photos. Every item is documented on your personal collector page and stays up to date. Your collection is structured automatically without tedious typing. A free account lets you view other collectors documentation. The optional Membership activates tools for search, comparison and interaction.
And the best part: you have your entire collection with you on the go at any time. At the flea market, the swap meet or in a shop, a glance at your phone tells you what you already own and what is still missing.