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Tech Events by Playtest UK Games Meetup Group

Playtest UK Games Meetup Group has run 7 tech events across 2 cities. Events focus on Design and Social.

Total events
7
Upcoming
0
Listed since
September 2026
Most recent
30 Oct 2026
Cities
Bristol, London
Focus
Design, Social

Upcoming events

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Past events

Design · Social

Bristol Daytime Playtest meetup

A daytime playtesting session for game designers run by Playtest UK at Excelsior! in Broadmead. Three 90-minute slots across the day, with designers allocated to slots on the day rather than in advance. Board games, card games and puzzle games are all in scope as long as a session fits inside 90 minutes, and playtesters who do not have a game of their own are welcome. Anyone bringing a game is asked to stay long enough to test at least one other. Adults only, free, hosted by Jo Kelly and Harriet Cody. Schedule: 10:30 arrivals, playtest slots at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, close 16:30.

Fri 30 Oct · 10:30am · Excelsior!

Design

London Playtest weekend meetup

If you've designed a game, bring it along and give it a play or just enjoy playing other people's prototypes in a friendly and constructive atmosphere. If you would like to bring along a new design, contact Rob Harris (Organiser) and we will add your game to the list.

Sun 18 Oct · 1:00pm · Jugged Hare Pub (meet UPSTAIRS table)

Design

London 2-player Playtests

Welcome to London 2-player Playtests, a friendly meetup open to everyone interested in playing 2-player or solo games. You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters! For designers: Whether your game is for TWO PLAYERS, a SOLO experience, or a larger game you’d like to test with fewer players, this event is for you!

Wed 14 Oct · 6:30pm · National Theatre

Social

London daytime testing at Waterloo

We playtest all sorts of tabletop games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever (but not video games). Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes.

Fri 9 Oct · 10:00am · National Theatre

Design

London [Mondays] After-Hours Playtest

This is an inclusive and welcoming meetup. The core of this meetup is to foster a collaborative environment where participants playtest board games and offer constructive feedback to fellow designers.

Mon 5 Oct · 6:30pm · National Theatre

Design

London [Mondays] After-Hours Playtest

This is an inclusive and welcoming meetup. The core of this meetup is to foster a collaborative environment where participants playtest board games and offer constructive feedback to fellow designers. Bringing a design or prototype is not a requirement, this event is for anyone passionate about games—whether they're a designer, developer, playtester, or simply someone who loves engaging with creative ideas. No prior experience is necessary. Location: Exact location within the National Theatre is shared 10-15 mins before the event, depending on the availability of the seating.

Mon 28 Sep · 6:30pm · National Theatre

Design · Social

Bristol Daytime Playtest meetup

All-day playtesting for game designers — bring a board, card or puzzle game at any stage and get it tested in 90-minute slots. Playtesters without a game are just as welcome.

Fri 25 Sep · 10:30am · Excelsior!

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