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AI support that finds the perfect gift instantly.

“What age is it for?”, “Which expansion fits?”, “How many players?” — askVela helps with gift shopping and collecting, live in chat, around the clock.

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The questions before “Add to cart”

When someone’s looking for a gift, they only buy when they’re sure.

“What age is it for?”

Unsure about the age rating — so they’d rather not buy.

“Which expansion?”

Does the add-on fit the base game? Without an answer, the cart stays empty.

“How many players?”

Player count and duration are unclear — and that stops the gift decision.

“Is this the original?”

Collector authenticity and edition details can’t be clarified at night — unless you have your AI.

Real answers, no fluff

See how askVela gives advice in chat

Answers from your product data and game info — with sources, no hallucinations.

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  • No hallucinations
  • From your real data
Board Game Gang
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I’m looking for a gift for an 8-year-old, 4 players, and no reading.
Perfect for that — ages 8+, for 2–4 players, approx. 30 min, and completely image-based, no reading required:
Dragon’s Hoard — Family Game
Ages 8+ · 2–4 players · 30 min
€ 34,90
Is there anything to expand it?
Yes, the “Dragon’s Hoard: Treasure Chamber” expansion (€19,90) adds two more players. Gift wrapping is free, shipping today — delivery by Friday.
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More than just answers

Your hobby advisor that never sleeps

askVela knows your catalog and gives gift advice like a specialty store.

Gift advice

Recommends the right game by age, player count, and playtime.

Matching expansions

Suggests the right add-on or accessory for the base game.

Collector & authenticity info

Answers questions about editions, limited runs, and originality.

Cross-sell

Turns one game into a complete gift set — including wrapping.

24/7 instant availability

Answers age and expansion questions at night and on weekends, too.

Multilingual

Automatically replies in German, English, French, and Spanish.

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Frequently asked questions

How does askVela know age ratings & player counts?

askVela reads your product descriptions during setup — including age ratings, player counts, and playtime.

Can it suggest expansions?

Yes. askVela understands the connections between base games and add-ons and suggests the right one.

Does it help with gifts?

Yes. Especially for gifts, buyers need advice — askVela reliably finds the right product.

Does it work with Shopify, WooCommerce & co.?

Yes. askVela is embedded via snippet or app and works with any shop system.