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SECOND Saturday Playtesting – November

BRING OUT YER PROTOTYPES!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
When: Saturday, November 12th, 1pm to about 5pm ET.
Where: Hamilton East Public Library at 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
How to spot us: We’ll be in the Center meeting room, participating in the library’s Open Board Gaming Day. We’re the ones pushing around sleeved bits of paper, pencil-scrawled index cards, and random bits from other games. When you enter the lobby of the library, take an immediate right and head down the long hallway, through the double doors. Go down the accessibility ramp or the stairs, and the Center room will be on your right.

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!

1. Masks are welcome but not required.

2. Outside snacks, food, and (non-alcoholic) drinks are allowed in the library.

3. Sometimes the library parking lot is full (due to construction). There are several nearby parking garages with free public weekend parking, as well as nearby street parking and a public surface lot on the northwest side of the library.

4. Please ADD A COMMENT BELOW telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

SAVE THE DATE

Protospiel Indy – May 19-21, 2023

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

BIG Night – Friday, November 11, 6pm at IU Bloomington
Our friend Travis Faas will talk in the Franklin Hall Game Lab about Livestreaming to network and learn.

MadCabal Table Top Simulator Playtest Day – Saturday, December 3, 12pm ET
Monthly online playtesting with our friends at Madison Game Design Cabal.
https://www.meetup.com/madcabal/

Protospiel North – November 25-27 in Toronto
https://jslack.lpages.co/protospiel-north-2022/

Protospiel Madison + Crafter Con – December 1-4
The biggest Protospiel in the Midwest, hosted by our friends at The Game Crafter!
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-madison-2022

Greenwood Public Library – After Dark / Game On – January 20, 7-10pm
Adults-only after-hours event, including board games. ITTGC has been invited to participate. Registration opens December 1st.

Protospiel MN – January 20-22
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-mn-2023

Protospiel Cleveland – January 27-29
https://shop.recess.games/protospiel-cleveland.html

Game design event at Greenwood Public Library – Saturday, February 4, 1:30-5:00pm
Panel discussion with local game designers and publishers, followed by open playtesting. More details to come.

Protospiel St. Louis – February 10-12
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-st.-louis

PICTURED

Ian Winningham’s _Crosshairs_, from November 2019

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Playtesting – 15 Oct 2022

Thanks to everyone who participated in last Saturday’s playtest session at Doughnuts and Dragons! We had six attendees and we playtested four games.

Here’s my playtest log:

  • 12:00-1:30 Richard Baltzell’s Flag Frenzy Freeze with Scott Ryland, Rian Logan, Jack Rosetree
  • 1:30-2:15 Scott Ryland’s Kromazuul with Richard Baltzell, Rian Logan, Jack Rosetree
  • 2:30-3:30 Rian Logan’s Zarot with Richard Baltzell, Jack Rosetree, Scott Ryland
  • 3:30-4:00 My Paddle with Christian Achgill, Richard Baltzell

Our next playtest session will be part of the Open Gaming Day at Fishers Library, on Saturday, November 12, 1-5pm ET.

Also check out these upcoming events:

Protospiel North – November 25-27 in Toronto
https://jslack.lpages.co/protospiel-north-2022/

Protospiel Madison + Crafter Con – December 1-4
The biggest Protospiel in the Midwest, hosted by our friends at The Game Crafter!
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-madison-2022

Protospiel MN – January 20-22
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-mn-2023

Game design event at Greenwood Public Library – Saturday, February 4, 1:30-5:00pm
Panel discussion with local game designers and publishers, followed by open playtesting. More details to come.

Pictured: Rian Logan’s Zarot.

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Third Saturday Playtesting – October

BRING OUT YER PROTOTYPES!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
When: Saturday, October 15th, 12pm to about 4pm ET.
Where: Doughnuts & Dragons at Clearwater Crossing, 3838 E 82nd Street, Indianapolis
How to spot us: We’ll be at the two six-person tables, 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!

1. Masks are welcome but not required.

2. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK. Instead, please plan on purchasing a drink and/or snack (gourmet doughnuts!) from our gracious hosts who are letting us use their space.

3. Ideally, bring CASH to purchase drinks and snacks, to save our host on credit card fees.

4. Please ADD A COMMENT BELOW telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

SAVE THE DATE

Protospiel Indy – May 19-21, 2023

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

BIG Night – TONIGHT, 5-8pm at IU Bloomington
Two IU student game teams will be outside the school of fine arts near the big fountain. Please visit with them, play their games, and give them feedback. They will much appreciate your support.

MadCabal Table Top Simulator Playtest Day – Saturday, November 5, 12pm ET
Monthly online playtesting with our friends at Madison Game Design Cabal.
https://www.meetup.com/madcabal/

Open Gaming Day at Fishers Library – Saturday, November 12, 1-5pm ET
Local tabletop game designers and publishers are invited to playtest and/or showcase their games.

Protospiel North – November 25-27 in Toronto
https://jslack.lpages.co/protospiel-north-2022/

Protospiel Madison + Crafter Con – December 1-4
The biggest Protospiel in the Midwest, hosted by our friends at The Game Crafter!
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-madison-2022

Protospiel MN – January 20-22
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-mn-2023

Game design event at Greenwood Public Library – Saturday, February 4, 1:30-5:00pm
Panel discussion with local game designers and publishers, followed by open playtesting. More details to come.

PICTURED

Rian Logan’s _Zarot_, from October 2021

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Fishers Library Game Day

The Fishers Library (https://www.hepl.lib.in.us/) is hosting an open board gaming day on Saturday, November 12, 1 to 5pm. They’ve invited us to come playtest &/ showcase our games. Please respond if you’d like to participate!

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3rd Saturday Playtesting – September

BRING OUT YER PROTOTYPES!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
When: Saturday, September 17th, 12pm to about 4pm ET.
Where: Game Preserve North at Fashion Mall Commons, 8487 Union Chapel Rd Suite #660
How to spot us: We’ll be in the back room, 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!

1. Masks are welcome but not required.

2. Please bring CASH to purchase drinks and snacks, to save our host on credit card fees.

3. Please ADD A COMMENT BELOW telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

SAVE THE DATE

Protospiel Indy – May 19-21, 2023

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

MadCabal Table Top Simulator Playtest Day – September 3, 12pm ET
Monthly online playtesting with our friends at Madison Game Design Cabal.
https://www.meetup.com/madcabal/

Protospiel Chicago – September 9-11
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-chicago-2022

Open Gaming Day at Fishers Library – Sat, Nov 12, 1-5pm ET
Local tabletop game designers and publishers are invited to playtest and/or showcase their games. ADD A COMMENT BELOW if you are interested in participating.

Protospiel Madison – December 1-4
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-madison-2022

PICTURED

James DuMond’s _One Small Step_, from September 2021

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Playtesting – 20 Aug 2022

Thanks to everyone who participated in last Saturday’s playtest session at The Game Preserve! We had seven attendees and I saw at least five prototypes get tested.

Here’s my playtest log:

  • 12:00-12:30 My Row with Scott Ryland, Thomas LeBlanc
  • 12:30-1:45 Richard Baltzell’s As God as my Witness I Thought Turkeys Could Fly with Richard, Croix
  • 2:00-2:45 Croix’s Highest Unique Card with Croix, Thomas LeBlanc, Scott Ryland, Richard Baltzell
  • 2:45-3:15 Richard Baltzell’s Which Way with Richard, Croix, Thomas LeBlanc, Scott Ryland

Our next playtest session is currently planned for Saturday, September 17th.

Also check out these upcoming events:

Protospiel Online – August 26-28
Virtual board game playtest convention + fundraiser to support human rights.
https://protospiel.online/

MadCabal Table Top Simulator Playtest Day – September 3, 12pm ET
Monthly online playtesting with our friends at Madison Game Design Cabal.
https://www.meetup.com/madcabal/

Protospiel Chicago – September 9-11
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-chicago-2022

Protospiel Madison – December 1-4
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-madison-2022

Pictured: Croix’s Highest Unique Card.

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Third Saturday Playtesting – August

BRING OUT YER PROTOTYPES!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
When: Saturday, August 20th, 12pm to about 4pm ET.
Where: Game Preserve North at Fashion Mall Commons, 8487 Union Chapel Rd Suite #660
How to spot us: We’ll be in the back room, 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!

1. Masks are welcome but not required.

2. Please bring CASH to purchase drinks and snacks, to save our host on credit card fees.

3. Please ADD A COMMENT BELOW telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

MadCabal Table Top Simulator Playtest Day – September 3, 12pm ET
Monthly online playtesting with our friends at Madison Game Design Cabal.
https://www.meetup.com/madcabal/

Protospiel Online – August 26-28
Virtual board game playtest convention + fundraiser to fight systemic racism.
https://protospiel.online/

Protospiel Chicago – September 9-11
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-chicago-2022

Protospiel Madison – December 1-4
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-madison-2022

PICTURED

YeongKeun Ahn’s _Shadows: Heroes & Monsters_, from July 2021.

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Playtesting – 23 Jul 2022

Thanks to everyone who participated in last Saturday’s playtest session at The Game Preserve! We had at least eight attendees and I saw at least six prototypes get tested.

Here’s my playtest log:

  • 12:00-1:15 Patrick Galagan’s Hedge Fund with Patrick, Adam Phipps, Hanna Seyerle
  • 1:30-3:30 Adam Phipps’s Alchemists’ Gambit with Scott Ryland, Hanna Seyerle, Patrick Galagan, Croix

Our next playtest session is currently planned for Saturday, August 20th.

Also check out these upcoming events:

Pictured: Patrick Galagan’s (with Jake Richardson & Brian Hoffman) Hedge Fund.

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FOURTH Saturday Playtesting – July

BRING OUT YER PROTOTYPES!

(Or just show up to playtest!)

Who: Anyone who wants to help each other make great games.
When: Saturday, July 23rd, 12pm to about 4pm ET.
Where: Game Preserve North at Fashion Mall Commons, 8487 Union Chapel Rd Suite #660
How to spot us: We’ll be in the back room, 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!

1. Masks are welcome but not required.

2. Please bring CASH to purchase drinks and snacks, to save our host on credit card fees.

3. Please ADD A COMMENT BELOW telling us about the prototypes you plan to bring for testing!

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

MadCabal Table Top Simulator Playtest Day – August 6, 12pm ET
Monthly online playtesting with our friends at Madison Game Design Cabal.
https://www.meetup.com/madcabal/

Protospiel Online – August 26-28
Virtual board game playtest convention + fundraiser to fight systemic racism.
https://protospiel.online/

Protospiel Chicago – September 9-11
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-chicago-2022

Protospiel Madison – December 1-4
https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-madison-2022

PICTURED

Croix’s _Infection Inspection_, from June 2022.

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Playtesting – 18 Jun 2022

Thanks to everyone who participated in last Saturday’s playtest session! We had about a dozen people playtesting about six prototypes!

Here’s my playtest log:

  • 12:15-1:15 Scott Ryland’s Psychic Rivalry with YeongKeun An, Elliot, David L.
  • 1:30-3:30 Adam & Julia Phipps’ Alchemist’s Gambit with YeongKeun An, Scott Ryland, Croix Gyurck
  • 3:45-4:45 Croix Gyurck’s Infection Inspection with Croix, David L., Julia Phipps

We’re now scheduling our Saturday meetup for July! Please indicate your preference in a comment below, on our Facebook group, or on Discord.

Pictured: Adam & Julia Phipps’ Alchemist’s Gambit.