Playtest UK Games Meetup Group

A friendly and informal Playtest Meetup in North London.

Bring along a game to test or just turn up to see what other developers have brought. Play some games, give some feedback, socialise and network with like minded creative-types who love games of all kinds.

There is free parking at the back of the building ( Please ignore the parking restrictions as they will not apply to you only on days of the playtest meet up) but this is limited or alternatively along the side streets are free too. By tube take the over ground train from Seven Sisters (Victoria Line) and its six stops to Southbury station and a short 5 min walk from the station.

Bus Routes: 279, 349, 491, 377 Stop just a two minute walk from the center.

There are no food and drink served at the center but there are plenty of food shops and newsagents just a stones throw away.

Our Meetups are now twice monthly: on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at The Petersfield on Sturton Street in Cambridge.

If you've never been to a Playtest Meetup in the past, have no fear. The Playtest UK community is here to bring together designers of all levels of expertise and experience who are keen to share their passion for games and game design.

To get involved, just bring along a game for playtesting (and it truly doesn't matter how rough-and-ready it is!), and — even more importantly — be ready to give your time to help playtest other people's and share your feedback.

You don't need to do anything other than RSVP. There's no need to book a slot or tell the group what you're bringing. But, do be aware that if you have a longer/bigger game (significantly more than an hour, say) then you shouldn't expect to play all the way through — and probably don't need to! Getting a game to the table, playing a few rounds and listening to feedback will often enough to give you what you need to take the next steps.

We are a welcoming community of board game designers and playtesters, please join us and bring your games in development for feedback, to play upcoming games, or just to chat about the hobby and industry! We range from first-time designers, hobby designers, published designers, and publishing companies.

We meet every Tuesday at The Ludoquist board game cafe in Croydon, from 6:30pm-10pm. We try to ensure that as many games can be played in an evening, and prioritise those that haven't been able to test their games recently, although we cannot guarantee that your game will be played in the first session you join.

The final meeting of each month is reserved for playing published games. We use this time to catch up on games that we want to try or discuss.

You can also join our Facebook Group community for feedback and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtestuksouthlondon

We look forward to seeing you!

We playtest games of all kinds. Bring a prototype and we will be able to test it. Or come by just to meet people interested on game design and test new ideas :D

The group currently meets roughly every two weeks, based on people's availability. If you're coming for the first time, please RSVP beforehand, and leave your inbox open in case no-one else can make it that day (the organisers get added to every meetup so if only they are listed as attending there's a chance there won't be anyone there that week.)

We playtest all sorts of games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever. Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes.

You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters!

Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better.

The schedule is:

10am onwards - gathering, chatting
11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1')
12:30ish - break for food/chat
1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2')
2:30ish - break for food/chat
3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3')
4:30ish - finish up
Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games.

We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption.

You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so.

Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works.

The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s).

Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to use the same space.

We look forward to seeing you!

Playtesters and designers are welcome to come along and help create the next generation of great tabletop games. Even if you haven't playtested/designed before you're more than welcome to come and have a look at what's going on and join in. First time designers - don't worry! Bring along your prototype in whatever state it's in and get feedback on how to take it forward.

Designers, board/card game enthusiasts - all welcome.
£4.00 entry fee for designers (to be paid at the till)
FREE for people who are just playtesting.

Please let us know if you're coming along by responding to this meetup and if bringing a prototype then mention it below.

Designers are expected to play other people's prototypes and give feedback as well as showcasing their own designs. We will all be looking to help each other out.

We will be in the basement which can be reached via the back of the shop (ignore the staff only sign).

Other Details
Updates will be posted on twitter: @Box_of_frogs_uk

You can bring your own food/snacks, which can also be purchased in there.

JOIN US for our new regular playtest event for unreleased boardgames...

Perhaps you have boardgame prototype, are a budding game designer, or would simply be up for playing some new unpublished games or sharing ideas and feedback? Well, this is the event for you!!

Never playtested a prototype game before? Don't worry - this will be a small and friendly event for all those interested in game design and boardgames.

Playtesting is the most important phase in game development and by taking part you will get a real behind-the-scenes taste of what goes into designing games for others to play. It's also a nice opportunity to meet others who are interested in or working on new projects.

Please come and bring your prototype(s) and we will be keen to test it, or just pop by to hello and to play some games. Everyone is welcome!

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The Meetup runs once every four weeks, at the same venue as the regular weekly Monday Night Gaming at the Neutral Ground Gaming Club.

https://4142298.xyz/Plymouth-BoardGames-Meetup/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478835135738252/

As the main group meets weekly if you want to have some additional playtesting on another Monday feel free to leave a message on here, or the main group page.

There is a £1 cover charge which allows the group to run events and purchase games for a board game library.

Playtesting new boardgame designs in a positive environment 😄

Anybody and everybody is welcome! You don’t even need to be a designer or bring a game. You just need a positive attitude and willingness to help make games better. You’re welcome to bring your own food or snack, drinks are available at the bar downstairs.

Players: relax, play some games and give feedback. Some games may be in-progress, unbalances and a bit wonky, but your help in making them better is half the fun!

Designers: Bring games that are in any stage of development. They don’t need to be super fancy, and it’s in fact better if they are quite rough, as it makes it easier to change. Longer games may not get player to completion and make sure you also test other designer’s games.

We are a welcoming community of board game designers and playtesters, please join us and bring your games in development for feedback, to play upcoming games, or just to chat about the hobby and industry! We range from first-time designers, hobby designers, published designers, and publishing companies.

We meet every Tuesday at The Ludoquist board game cafe in Croydon, from 6:30pm-10pm. We try to ensure that as many games can be played in an evening, and prioritise those that haven't been able to test their games recently, although we cannot guarantee that your game will be played in the first session you join.

The final meeting of each month is reserved for playing published games. We use this time to catch up on games that we want to try or discuss.

You can also join our Facebook Group community for feedback and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtestuksouthlondon

We look forward to seeing you!

We playtest games of all kinds. Bring a prototype and we will be able to test it. Or come by just to meet people interested on game design and test new ideas :D

The group currently meets roughly every two weeks, based on people's availability. If you're coming for the first time, please RSVP beforehand, and leave your inbox open in case no-one else can make it that day (the organisers get added to every meetup so if only they are listed as attending there's a chance there won't be anyone there that week.)