
 The Board Game Design Lab
 The Board Game Design Lab How to Playtest like a Pro with Rob Daviau
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 Sep 23, 2023  Discover the challenges and benefits of playtesting in game design, including emotional hurdles and utilizing digital tools. Explore compensating playtesters beyond monetary rewards, the value of honest feedback, and enhancing game design through advanced techniques. Learn about playtesting legacy games and the differences between cooperative and competitive game feedback. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 4min 
 Navigating Playtesting Challenges in Game Design 
 04:03 • 14min 
 Utilizing Digital Tools for Game Design and Adaptive Playtesting 
 18:16 • 3min 
 Effective Ways to Compensate Playtesters in Board Game Design 
 21:24 • 3min 
 The Value of Playtesting Board Games 
 24:00 • 7min 
 Enhancing Game Design Through Playtesting Techniques 
 31:21 • 24min 
 Exploring the Complexity of Playtesting Legacy Games 
 55:46 • 3min 
 Playtesting Cooperative vs. Competitive Games 
 58:18 • 15min 
