LaunchBox Home Dashboard

📋 Summary

Introduce a customizable homepage dashboard for LaunchBox that acts as a central hub when opening the app. Instead of defaulting to a Platform, Category, or Playlist view, users could land on a personalized dashboard made up of interactive widgets pulling data from across their collection — from stats and activity to recommendations and progress tracking.

🎯 Feature Overview

• A new “Home” view accessible from the sidebar or as the default LaunchBox startup screen.

• Fully widget-based layout, allowing users to choose what’s displayed and how it’s arranged.

• Example widgets include:

  • 🎮 In Progress Games – Display games currently marked as In Progress, allowing users to jump back in with one click.

  • 🕹 Want to Play List – Showcase games marked as Want to Play, helping users quickly decide what to start next.

  • 🏆 Recently Completed or Mastered – Highlight recent milestones such as games Beaten, Completed, or Mastered, creating a sense of accomplishment.

  • ⭐ Recommended for You – Surface games similar to your most-played genres or recent favorites.

  • ⏱ Playtime Tracker – Show total time played over the past week, month, or year.

  • 🏆 Achievements Timeline – View recent RetroAchievements unlocks or progression milestones on a visual timeline or calendar.

  • 📊 Collection Overview – Display total games, platforms, and how your library has grown over time.

  • 🧩 Platform Breakdown – Fun charts ranking your top platforms by game count, total hours, or achievements.

  • 🧭 Now Playing – Quick access to games currently in progress, with progress bars or completion percentages.

  • 🎥 Media Highlights – Cycle through box art, videos, or screenshots from favorite platforms or playlists.

  • 🔖 Wishlist / Want to Play – Show a selection of games you’ve marked as Want to Play for quick access.

  • 🕹 Random Pick of the Day – Serve a daily suggestion to help users discover something new.

🛠 Example Use Case

When launching LaunchBox, a user lands on their personalized dashboard instead of a specific platform.

• The top row shows Recently Played and Currently Playing games.

• The middle section includes a Playtime Summary and Achievements Timeline.

• The bottom area features Collection Growth and Random Game Suggestions.

  From this page, they can instantly jump into a game, explore stats, or continue where they left off — all in one place.

📦 Benefits

• 🧭 Provides a true “home base” for LaunchBox, giving users a holistic view of their activity and progress.

• 🎨 Highly customizable, letting users personalize their experience.

• 🎮 Encourages more engagement with the library beyond simple browsing.

• 📈 Adds value for stat lovers, collectors, and achievement hunters alike.

💡 Notes

This feature could integrate seamlessly with RetroAchievements data, Playtime tracking, and Game Progress systems.

Future expansions could include:

• 🧠 AI-powered game recommendations.

• 🌐 Integration with the LaunchBox Games Database for trending or community highlights.

• 🧩 Theming and layout templates to match Big Box visuals or user-made skins.