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Recurring throughout the Bay Area

Recurring meetupCard gamesBoard gamesBeginner friendly
Location
Endgame Oakland
Oakland, California
Schedule
First Wednesday of every month, 6:00–10:00 PM

Best for

Frequent iteration with other tabletop designers.

Join recurring prototype sessions hosted throughout the Bay Area. Designers take turns testing one another's games and providing structured feedback. Appropriate for early concepts, rough prototypes, and revised designs. Drop-in, no registration required.

Recommended prototype stage

  • Early concept: welcomed
  • Rough prototype: welcomed
  • Playable prototype: welcomed
  • Polished prototype: not a fit
  • Public demonstration: not a fit
  • Publisher-ready: not a fit

Welcomed Not a fit

Early concept through playable prototype

Multi-day convention with dedicated prototype tables

ConventionProtospielNetworking
Location
Santa Clara Marriott
Santa Clara, California
Schedule
September 4–7, 2026

Best for

Substantial prototype testing with a broad group of players.

A multi-day tabletop convention offering dedicated prototype testing opportunities. Designers can run several sessions, observe new players, collect feedback, and meet members of the regional tabletop community. Badge registration is required in advance.

Recommended prototype stage

  • Early concept: not a fit
  • Rough prototype: not a fit
  • Playable prototype: welcomed
  • Polished prototype: welcomed
  • Public demonstration: not a fit
  • Publisher-ready: not a fit

Welcomed Not a fit

Playable prototype through polished prototype