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Playtest Planning - Validation Checklist
Prerequisites
- Playable build available
- Build is stable (no crash blockers)
- Test objectives defined
- Participant criteria established
Planning
- Playtest type selected (internal/external/focused)
- Session duration appropriate for objectives
- Participant count sufficient (5+ for patterns)
- Team roles assigned
Session Structure
Pre-Session
- Welcome script prepared
- Consent form ready (if recording)
- Setup instructions documented
- Accessibility accommodations considered
Gameplay Session
- Focus areas identified
- Observation guide created
- Intervention rules defined
- Note-taking template ready
Post-Session
- Interview questions prepared
- Questions are open-ended
- Time allocated for open feedback
Observation Guide
- Key signals identified (confusion, frustration, engagement)
- Recording format defined
- Quantitative metrics listed
- All observers aligned on what to watch
Documentation
- Playtest plan document complete
- Observation template attached
- Note-taking template included
- Report template prepared
Logistics
- Build deployed and accessible
- Hardware ready and tested
- Recording equipment checked (if applicable)
- Quiet space secured
Post-Playtest
- Debrief meeting scheduled
- Report deadline set
- Action item review planned
Completion Criteria
- All team members have plan document
- Observers understand focus areas
- Templates are ready to use
- Build is stable for session
Completed by: {name} Date: {date} Session Date: {playtest_date}