Playtest Day Announcements

Game Submissions for Feedback and Update on Prize Support

Updated September 6, 2026

Game Submission for Playtest Fest: Most designers have done this already, but be sure to complete  this form if you want your game on the feedback list during the Playtest Fest. Also, the information submitted there shows up on the game page.

As you prepare for the Playtest Fest and Mini-Protospiel:. These are mostly copied from the FAQ:

• Consider having a sign or printed page that lets people know what to expect from your game. Ages, playing time and number of players should be on it, as well as information on the type of game it is. This is not required, but it can help playtesters decide where they want to spend their time.

• Treats, signs, and any other fun antics you can imagine to draw in playtesters during the Playtest Fest is encouraged. Of course, don't make such a spectacle that it distracts other people testing other games.

• Prep your intro and rules teach. Be sure to set expectations for the playtesters. What target audience are you aiming for? How far along is the game in development? What specific aspects are you most interested in getting feedback on? Are there strategies or play styles the playtesters should try to take on?

• Decide how do you want to get feedback. Will you have a questionnaire for the playtesters, or just have a wrap up discussion? (That's mostly important for the Mini-Protospiel time. During Playtest Fest, we will have a generic feedback form for playtesters to fill out.)

• Invite friends, families and other supporters to the Playtest Fest portion starting at 12:00.

Please consider bringing a game to donate for the prize table. It can be something you designed, if you have a published copy. Or it can be any gently used game you'd like to contribute. It's not required, but it helps us give back to our helpful playtesters.

Ken Franklin and Ian Zang will have presentations! Ken will host a Q&A session near the end of the Playtest Fest time (about 5:30). Ian will give a presentation about designing for experience. It will begin at 6:30. 

Previous Updates

Help Spread the Word!: If you're on Facebook, please share this event. The image I'm using for that event can be shared too. It's copied below. The Facebook event has been getting good attention so far, and I'll continue to promote it widely in the weeks ahead. 

Prize Support:  I've been contacting several publishers asking for anything from free games to demo copies to discounted copies, so we can give away a lot of games in the Playtest Fest. So far I have games from the generous publishers below.  Designers:  Please consider bringing one game to give away. It can be a game you made, but it doesn't have to be. Any new or gently used game is appreciated.

Prize support so far is from:

• Allplay

• Rio Grande Games

• R&R Games

• Motor City Gameworks

• Slugfest Games