May Playtesting

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, May 16th, noon to 4pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: Game Preserve Northat Fashion Mall Commons, 8487 Union Chapel Rd Suite #660
Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
How to spot us: We’ll be pushing around sleeved bits of paper, pencil-scrawled index cards, and random bits from other games.

Indy TableTop Game Creators (https://indyttgc.org/) focuses on board and card games, but we’re interested in all kinds of games. Beginners are welcome! Early hand-scribbled prototypes are encouraged!

Last month we had at least 15 attendees and playtested at least 7 games! Please add a comment below telling us what prototype you plan to bring this month!

Also this Saturday

The Spiel Foundation is hosting a painting party for the DeKoven Center for Play from 11am to 5pm. Drop by 3904 N Emerson Avenue if you want to help, or just see their new place!

Gen Con registration opens on May 17!

As you peruse the event catalog, please consider:

• We will have a table in the Community Row area and we need staffers to introduce others to our group! Contact us if you’re interested.
• We’re hosting a Community Playtest Night on Thursday (July 30) at 6pm-10pm.
  • Use TRD26ND304048 for the Trade Day Event
  • Use ZED26ND329881 for the regular event

Other upcoming events

Do you want to organize a playtest event? Let us know and we’ll announce it here! Better yet, join our Discord server and announce it yourself!

• The Spiel Foundation hosts punch parties on the third Saturday of each month! Come help them prepare games to donate to community organizations around the world.
• Gen Con is coming on July 30 through August 2.
• Who’s Yer Con is coming September 4-6
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!
• Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.
  • Protospiel Kansas City is June 12-13
  • Protospiel Michigan is July 10-12 (there may be carpooling!)
  • Protospiel Chicago is September 11-13 (there may be carpooling!)
  • Protospiel Madison is November 13-15