Playtesting
After creating a game, designers ask other people to test their games. Playtesters serve an important role in the design process. Giving clear feedback is key to helping develop awesome games.
When you are ready to test your game, find a student who is available and follow these steps:
Stuck? Try starting your sentences like this:
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When you are ready to test your game, find a student who is available and follow these steps:
- Designer: Print Playtester Feedback sheet.
- Designer: Write your name at the top of the sheet & give it to your playtester.
- Playtester: Write your name at the top.
- Playtester: Play the game (find in Game Alley, or play on designer's computer).
- Playtester: Fill out sheet.
- Both: Meet & discuss. Be sure to mention any errors or glitches!
- Designer: Make changes to your game and then turn in Feedback sheet.
Stuck? Try starting your sentences like this:
- “I thought you did a good job with/of ___.”
- “One area I thought could be improved was ___.”
- “The core mechanic was ___. It made it fun to ___.”
- “The visual design was ___ and it made me think/feel ____.”
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