> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kallax.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Explore

> Find board game events and communities near you on a map or a list, with filters for dates, types, games and location.

The Explore pages help you find places and people to play with. Anyone can use them without an account.

* [kallax.io/explore/events](https://kallax.io/explore/events): game nights, meetups and conventions.
* [kallax.io/explore/communities](https://kallax.io/explore/communities): cafés, clubs, stores, bars, libraries and groups.

Only publicly listed events and communities show up here.

## Map and list

Both pages show results on a map or as a list. Use **Map View** and **List View** to switch.

The map opens around your region. Pan and zoom to look somewhere else, then select **Search this area** to load results for the part of the map you are looking at. The button appears when the map has moved away from the loaded results, or when there were more results than fit on the map.

When you switch from the map to the list, the list only shows results inside the area you were looking at.

<Tip>
  On your phone, the filters are behind the **Filter** button. Select **Apply Filters** to close them.
</Tip>

## Explore events

Filter events by:

* **Date Range**: pick a **From** and **To** date, or use **Today**, **Weekend** or **Upcoming**.
* **Event Types**: the kind of event, such as a game night or a convention.
* **Game Plan**: events planning to play a specific game.
* **Location**: a city or address, or **Anywhere**.

Select **Clear All** to reset the filters.

When you are signed in, **Your Events** at the top shows events you are hosting, invited to or have responded to. Switch between **List** and **Calendar**, open the **Archive** for past events, or select **Create** to host your own. See [Events](/guides/events).

## Explore communities

Filter communities by:

* **Community Types**: see [Community types](/guides/communities#community-types). Gaming groups only show up here when their owner has made them listed. See [Gaming groups](/guides/groups#keep-it-private-or-list-it).
* **Location**: a city or address. On the map, the location follows the area you are looking at.

Select a community to open its page, where you can follow or join it. See [Join a community](/guides/communities#join-a-community).

## Add to the map

Missing an event or a place you love? Help others find it.

* On the events page, select **Create your own event** or **Submit an event**.
* On the communities page, select **Add**. You can add a place you enjoy even if you don't run it. See [Add a place you love](/guides/communities#add-a-place-you-love).

You are asked to sign in before adding something. See [Account types](/guides/account-types).