Pittsburgh Playtest is a monthly event that brings Pittsburgh-area game maker working on unpublished games together with local players and families for playtesting. Attendees can participate as game creators, players, or both.

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Playtests include both tabletop board games and digital games. It provides the space, tables, and chairs, while game makers bring their games and equipment needed to play. Pre-registration is required for those bringing games and recommended for those coming to play.

All ages are welcome, although anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Playtests begin at 1 p.m. and participants are encouraged to arrive no later than 2:30 to ensure that there is time to play at least one game. Games are started on a rolling basis based on whoever is present. Game creators bringing games should arrive by 12:50 p.m. Free parking is available.

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Upcoming playtests include:

• Sunday, July 28, from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Carnegie Mellon University (in the McKenna/Peter/Wright rooms in the Jared L. Cohon University Center)

• Sunday, Aug. 18, from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at a location that is yet to be decided.

Those interested in participating in the July 28 event should RSVP no later than Friday, July 26. The deadline to RSVP for the Aug. 18 event is Friday, Aug. 16.