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“When testing family / mass market games, keep in mind hobby gamers’ kids have atypical exposure to hobby gaming.”
— John Brieger
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“A question I ask routinely in early tests: ‘Is there anything you wanted to do in this game that you couldn’t?’”
— John Brieger
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“Don’t sit on one game for too long. Try to design a lot of games early on. Figure out what sort of games you like to play and design. It’s very rare that your first game will be a breakout hit.”
— Shem Phillips
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“Playtesters are people, not just a data input to your #gamedesign. Recognize that and treat them well.”
— John Brieger
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“Remember to take breaks from your concepts/prototypes so that you can approach them with fresh eyes. Time to detox lets you take on your work as a new(ish) player would, versus someone that just designed that rule/mechanic. Perspective is everything.”
— Phoenix Covenant
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“Build a crowd BEFORE you launch. You and your game are the cultivator, best practices are the converter. Don’t get that backwards.”
— Daniel Zayas