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Written by:<\/strong> Michael W Pitts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foreword from Tabletop Creator:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designing a board game is exciting<\/strong>\u2014it starts with a spark of an idea, a theme you can\u2019t shake, or a mechanic you can\u2019t wait to explore. But once the pieces are on the table and the rules are written, there\u2019s a moment every creator faces: Is this game actually fun to play?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That\u2019s where playtesting comes in.<\/strong> It\u2019s one of the most important (and sometimes scariest) parts of making a tabletop game. You\u2019re letting other people into your creative process, handing them your rough ideas, and saying: Tell me what works. And what doesn\u2019t<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But playtesting isn\u2019t just about catching mistakes or balancing mechanics. It\u2019s about discovering how others experience your game.<\/strong> It\u2019s about finding moments of joy, confusion, laughter, or tension that you didn\u2019t expect. It\u2019s about shaping something that other people genuinely want to play\u2014and play again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Massive thanks to Michael for writing this. If you’re designing a game\u2014or thinking about starting\u2014this short article is worth your time<\/strong>. And remember to join Pop-Up Playtests’ Discord server<\/a> to discover monthly online board game focused events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a1Descubre Tabletop Creator!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Playtesting, What, Why and How<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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What is a Playtest? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Playtesting <\/strong>is when you, the developer, seek out others to provide feedback and insight on your game <\/strong>during its development by playing your game. It is an essential part of the game design process<\/strong>, ensuring that the game you create is enjoyable for groups beyond just yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, I\u2019ll provide brief insights into why playtesting is valuable, how to find playtesters (based on my experience), and how to make playtesting worth the time and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Playtest? \u00bfDoes it improve your board game?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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So, you\u2019re a designer. You have a vision\u2014something you want to bring to life. In this case, it\u2019s a tabletop game. Having the drive to create something for yourself is great, and as an artist, I do this every day. However, we\u2019re talking about making a game for a small group of players (probably) to enjoy together. Since every person is different, it\u2019s important to consider the viewpoints and feedback of others<\/strong> so you can create a game that appeals to more than just yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Playtesting helps with balancing, refining design choices<\/strong>, and much more. Playtesting is the lifeblood of creating a fun, engaging game that people want to play more than once. It provides invaluable data and insight that can help you develop your game for your intended audience. It can also reveal things you hadn\u2019t noticed before, assist with balancing, and even introduce new ideas that playtesters might suggest\u2014the list goes on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To summarize why playtesting is important to improve your board game:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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