February Playtesting

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!

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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.