Category: event

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, February 21st, noon to 4pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: Play Test Loungeat Merchants Square, 2176 E 116th St Unit 2176, Carmel, IN 46032
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!

Please add a comment below telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

Register now! Save $15!

Save $15 if you register your designer badge by February 13!

Protospiel Indy 2026 is March 13-15, 2026 at Launch Fishers.

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 a monthly Punching Party on the third Saturday, from 11am to 6pm. (Yes, it’s usually at the same time we meet. But you can go there afterward!)
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!
• Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.
  • Protospiel STL is Feb 20-22
  • Knox Protospiel is April 17-19
  • Protospiel Michigan is July 10-12
  • Protospiel Chicago is September 11-13
  • Protospiel Madison is November 13-15

Gen Con 2026 event submission is open now through March 8.

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, January 17th, 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!

Please add a comment below telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

Register now!

Protospiel Indy 2026 is March 13-15, 2026 at Launch Fishers.

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 a monthly Punching Party on the third Saturday, from 11am to 6pm. (Yes, it’s usually at the same time we meet. But you can go there afterward!)
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!
• Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.
  • Protospiel Cleveland is January 30 – February 1.
• Gen Con 2026 event submission is open now.

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, December 20th, noon to 4pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: Game Preserve North at 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!

Please add a comment below telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

Register now!

Protospiel Indy 2026 will be March 13-15, 2026 at Launch Fishers.

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 a monthly Punching Party on the third Saturday, from 11am to 6pm. (Yes, it’s usually at the same time we meet. But you can go there afterward!)
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!
• Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, November 8th, noon to 4pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: Game Preserve North at 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.

— AND ALSO —

When: Saturday, November 15th, 11am to 3pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) – Fishers, 5 Municipal Dr
Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
How to spot us: We’ll be in the gaming room at LibraryCon! Look for our sign!

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!

Please add a comment below telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

Save the date

Protospiel Indy 2026 will be March 13-15, 2026 at Launch Fishers.

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!

• Protospiel Madison – November 14-16 at Madison, WI
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!

Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, October 11th, noon to 4pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: Game Preserve North at 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!

Please add a comment below telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

Save the date

Protospiel Indy 2026 will be March 13-15, 2026 at Launch Fishers.

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!

• LibraryCon! – November 15, 11am-3pm, Hamilton East Public Library, Fishers
• Protospiel Madison – November 14-16 at Madison, WI
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!

Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, September 20th, noon to 4pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: Family Time Games, 8796 Michigan Rd
Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
How to spot us: After you enter, go to the right and back toward the open gaming area. 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!

Please add a comment below telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

Save the date

Protospiel Indy 2026 will be March 13-15, 2026 at Launch Fishers.

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!

• Protospiel Chicago – September 12-14, Countryside, IL
• LibraryCon! – November 15, 11am-3pm, Hamilton East Public Library, Fishers
• Protospiel Madison – November 14-16 at Madison, WI
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!
• Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, August 16th, noon to 4pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: The Game Preserve at Fashion Mall Commons, 8487 Union Chapel Rd Suite 660
Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
How to spot us: After you enter, go to the right into the open gaming area. 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!

Please add a comment below telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

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!

• Protospiel Chicago – September 12-14, Countryside, IL
• Protospiel Madison – November 14-16 at Madison, WI
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!

Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.

Bring out yer prototypes!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

When: Saturday, July 19th, noon to 4pm ET. (Google Calendar)
Where: The Game Preserve at Fashion Mall Commons, 8487 Union Chapel Rd Suite 660
Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
How to spot us: After you enter, go to the right into the open gaming area. 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!

Please add a comment below telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

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!

• Gen Con – July 31-August 3, Indianapolis, IN
• Protospiel Chicago – September 12-14, Countryside, IL
• Protospiel Madison – November 14-16 at Madison, WI
• Check our calendar for a complete listing!
• Check Protospiel.Events for Protospiel playtest events near you and online.