This group is a place where board (and card!) game designers can come together, try out designs, and meet with like minded fellows. We can meet to talk design, play games, and share the craft.

 

The most important tool a game designer can have (beside his/her imagination) is play-testers. This group is open to game designers as well as non-game designers who are willing to play new games and give honest feedback.

 

Any member can schedule a Meet-Up for any game related event...

 

One of the most difficult tasks men can perform, however much others may despise it, is the invention of good games and it cannot be done by men out of touch with their instinctive selves.

-C. J. Jung

 

 

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  • February 4 at 1:00 PM, 4 Members attended

    Play-Test games-in-progress

    They rated it 4.00 4.002 (2 ratings)

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    Had a great time playing some very interesting games. Both games that I played were fun and easy to learn.

    —John Reiher

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    We invited an extra player from the general public to join us. ...

    —Jenny

  • January 22 at 1:00 PM, 2 Members attended

    Play-Test games-in-progress
    Bring a game you're developing, and find out how well it's working. Is it fun? Interesting? Challenging? Balanced? I have a few games to play-test: Making Molecules... Learn more

  • January 15 at 1:00 PM, 2 Members attended

    Play-Test games-in-progress
    Bring a game you're developing, and find out how well it's working. Is it fun? Interesting? Challenging? Balanced? I have a few games to play-test: Making Molecules... Learn more

  • September 24, 2011 at 1:00 PM, 5 Members attended

    Play-Test Abstract Strategy Games

    They rated it 3.00 3.001 (1 ratings)

    Bring an old favorite, a new game you're curious about, or something you've designed. We'll analyze it playfully. Look for the MeetUp signs & pile of games in the area... Learn more

  • July 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM, 4 Members attended

    Play-test Games

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

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    We tested three games and provided feedback to all the game designers.

    —John Reiher

    “

    Play-testing was fun today. 3 prototype games were tested and then we played an already published game after.

    —Tim schutz

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  • New Member
    Peter Peter joined
    Yesterday at 2:44 PM
    Peter
    "Just move back to the area. I was in a game designers guild for the year I spent in Salt Lake and really enjoyed it."
  • New comment
    Shoe Shoe commented on Play-Test games-in-progress
    February 10 at 12:05 PM
    Shoe

    "I want to aim to make this, but the 520 toll combined with possibly purchasing a house has made money tight. I have 2 new games I want to playtest that aren't quite finished. I aim to at least have one ready."

    Read more…
  • New Discussion Reply
    Joe Joe replied to where & when polls
    February 6 at 5:27 PM
    Joe

    "Either location should work for me. Saturdays would be best. I hope to attend soon. Thanks!"

  • New Member
    Emily Kelton Emily Kelton joined
    February 5 at 2:04 PM
    Emily Kelton
    "Hi, My family and I play a lot of board games and my son and husband are creating a game. My son was invited by Jenny to join in and play a test game and had a blast. We'd love to participate again!"
  • New Rating
    Jenny Jenny attended Play-Test games-in-progress
    February 5 at 12:35 PM
    Jenny

    "We invited an extra player from the general public to join us. We tested Making Molecules and Nick's medieval weapon-crafting game. Stacks of cards and dice galore! We had fun together and designers got helpful feedback."

    Read more…
  • Group Review
    John Reiher John Reiher wrote a group review
    February 5 at 8:16 AM
    John Reiher
    "It's a great idea and I hope other game designers take advantage of this group's brain trust."
  • New Rating
    John Reiher John Reiher attended Play-Test games-in-progress
    February 5 at 8:16 AM
    John Reiher

    "Had a great time playing some very interesting games. Both games that I played were fun and easy to learn."

    Read more…
  • New Discussion Reply
    J E J E replied to where & when polls
    February 5 at 12:45 AM
    J E

    "Gary's Games works very well for me. I am not available on Fridays, (Tuesdays & Thursdays before 2pm), Wednesdays after 5pm, and Sundays before 2pm and sometimes later)...."

  • New Member
    Mike Mike joined
    February 4 at 6:46 PM
    Mike
    "Games are fun."
  • New Member
    Jerome Jerome joined
    February 2 at 10:53 PM
    Jerome
    "Hi! My name is Jerome, and I'm a burgeoning game designer. I have a few games (both traditional and non-traditional) that I'd love to get feeback on. I'm also excited to see other designs and iterative processes!"
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Kenmore, WA 98028
Founded May 5, 2010
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