Game Playtesting: the Heart of Game Design

Playtesting: when, how, why, what to do (and not do)

Created by: Lewis Pulsipher
Commercially Published Game Designer, College Teacher

What Will I Learn?

• Understand that there's a lot more to playtesting than just playing the prototype
• Recognize that playtesting is not only about fixing problems, it's about ensuring your target market enjoys the game
• Know what you can do to more efficiently arrange playtesting
• Understand what you can do to conduct playtesting more effectively
• Understand what you can do when using the results of playtesting
• And many other considerations that come into playtesting

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of game design required

Target audience

• Game designers, especially those who are inexperienced or just starting out