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Board Items and Notes

Board items are additional objects that help structure your work and add variety to sessions. Available items: notes, game tokens, dice, and collectible items.

What it is

Notes

  • Note: a sticky note on the canvas for ideas, insights, and comments.
  • Note color: helps group thoughts and scenarios.
  • Visibility mode: defines who can see the note and its author.

Note visibility modes

  • Private: visible only to the author and not synced.
  • Public: visible to everyone, author is shown on hover.
  • Anonymous: visible to everyone, author is shown only to the host.

Editing and deleting

  • In-place text editing – click on a note and edit the text right in place.
  • Trash zone – when you drag any item, a trash zone (bin) appears at the bottom of the screen. Drag the item there to delete it.

Game tokens

  • Token: a wooden-style piece you can place on the canvas for transformational games.
  • 5 colors are available: yellow, red, blue, green, and purple.
  • Tokens can be moved freely on the canvas. They automatically slide off cards on collision.
  • Placed via the "Items" tab in the side panel.

Dice

  • Die: a virtual game die with a roll animation.
  • 7 types are available: D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20, and D% (percentile).
  • When placed, the die "rolls" automatically with an animation and shows the result.
  • Re-roll from the die context menu.
  • The result is generated server-side for fairness.
  • After a roll, the die is locked for 30 seconds so every participant can see the result.

Collectible items

  • Zen Stones – a stack of three stones. A decorative item to set the mood.
  • Lilac Branch – a blooming branch with a swaying animation. Decorative item.
  • Collectible items are bought for pearls in the shop on the "Items" tab.
  • Purchased items are saved in your inventory and can be used many times.
  • Items can be placed on the canvas and returned back to the inventory.

Gifts to the host

  • Session participants can gift a collectible item to the host.
  • The gift goes to the host's inventory and is not returned.
  • Gifted items cannot be re-gifted – only purchased items are giftable.
  • The number of received gifts is shown as a badge next to the host's name in the participants list.

How to use

Notes

  1. Open the "Items" tab and pick a note color.
  2. Click on the canvas – the note appears in the center of the visible canvas area.
  3. Click on the note to edit the text in place.
  4. Move the note by dragging it to the desired position.
  5. Change visibility in the note menu if needed.

Tokens and dice

  1. Open the "Items" tab in the side panel.
  2. In the "Tokens" section, pick a color and click – a token appears on the canvas.
  3. In the "Dice" section, pick a die type (D4–D20, D%) and click – the die appears and rolls automatically.
  4. To re-roll a die, use the context menu (right click / long press).
  5. Drag an item to the trash zone (bin) to remove it from the canvas.

Collectible items

  1. Open the "Items" tab in the side panel.
  2. In the "Inventory" section you'll see your items with quantities.
  3. Click an item to place it on the canvas.
  4. To buy items, click the shop button – a catalog opens with prices in pearls.
  5. To gift to the host, pick an item from your inventory and use the "Gift" option.

Removing items

  1. Start dragging the item (note, token, die, or collectible).
  2. A trash zone (bin) appears at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Drag the item into the zone and release.
  4. The item is removed. Collectible items go back to your inventory.

Scenarios

  • Capture insights: add notes next to key cards.
  • Group work: use public notes for shared discussion.
  • Anonymous input: collect opinions without revealing authors.
  • Transformational games: use tokens as position markers and dice for random numbers.
  • Set the mood: place Zen Stones or Lilac Branches to create atmosphere.
  • Thank the host: gift a collectible to the host as a sign of appreciation.

Tips and errors

Note placement

Notes appear in the center of the visible canvas area, not at the cursor. This gives predictable placement regardless of where the cursor is.

Tip

To remove any item, drag it to the trash zone that appears at the bottom of the screen during the drag.

  • Private notes are not visible to others – use public ones for collaboration.
  • With many notes, use colors to keep the board readable.
  • To edit text, just click the note – in-place edit mode opens.
  • A die is locked for 30 seconds after a roll – wait for unlock before re-rolling.
  • The die roll result is generated server-side and is visible to every participant.
  • Collectible items require authentication and pearls to purchase.
  • Items gifted to you cannot be re-gifted – only purchased items are giftable.

Screenshots

Screenshot 07.1
Screenshot 07.1 - Adding and editing a note

Elements on the screenshot: 1. "Items" tab 2. Note color palette 3. Note on the canvas 4. Note text area (in-place editing) 5. Resize handle

Screenshot 07.2
Screenshot 07.2 - Note visibility modes

Elements on the screenshot: 1. Visibility selector 2. Note mode label 3. Author indicator for public notes 4. Anonymous mode indicator

Screenshot 07.3
Screenshot 07.3 - Deleting an item

Elements on the screenshot: 1. Item being dragged 2. Trash zone at the bottom of the screen 3. Visual feedback when hovering the zone

Screenshot 07.4
Screenshot 07.4 - Tokens, dice and the inventory

Elements on the screenshot: 1. "Tokens" section with the 5-color palette 2. "Dice" section with D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20, D% 3. "Inventory" with collectible items and counters 4. Item shop button 5. "Gift" option for inventory items