Hi gang,
I think the new service that I mentioned is now ready to launch.
Please check it out at BoardGamePlayTest.com.
The idea is to connect game designers with impartial testers. Both
Designers and Testers register from the website, with designers
submitting games as they have them ready for testing. The prototype
games are listed in a library where registered test groups can select
which ones they want to test. Then I send them computer files of the
components (plus suggestions for parts they may find at home). After
testers play at least 3 times, they complete a form that gives pretty
thorough feedback for the designer.
The whole thing is free to testers, who can even earn free games
after they complete enough testing. And designers only play a small
fee ($20) after they receive complete feedback from a test.
Please go to the site and register as both a Designer (if applicable)
and a Tester. If you have any prototypes ready for testing, please
submit them. And please give me feedback on the concept, prices,
website, registration forms, etc.
Hope to see you on April 14th.
Thanks,
Candy