Your game.
Their table.
Zero friction.
Share a link. Your playtesters sit down in 60 seconds — no download, no account, no purchase. Build, test, and iterate on your board game entirely in the browser.
See it in action
Built for active iteration
Cards, tiles, boards, dice, spinners, coins, tokens, pawns, counters, and more — all ready to drag onto the table.
Why Playtest Parlor?
A playtesting platform, not a physics sandbox.
The digital Sharpie
Write directly on your cards.
During a playtest, grab the marker and scribble a fix right on the card. Cross out a number, write a new one, add a note in the margin. Just like real life at the table — except every change is saved, undoable, and visible to everyone in real time.
- Freehand marker with adjustable size and color
- Place text labels anywhere on any component
- Works on card fronts, backs, and individual dice faces
- Deep undo stack per component
- Permission-controlled: let everyone mark up, or just the designer
What sets us apart
Built for game designers.
Zero-friction access
No install, no purchase, no account for testers. Share a URL and your playtesters are at the table in under 60 seconds. Up to 16 players plus spectators.
No-code automation
Dozens of automation step types with a visual builder. Shuffle, deal, roll, score, prompt players, and branch on game state — no scripting required.
Session replay
Watch any playtest back on a timeline. See exactly what happened, when, and who did it. Review sessions you missed.
Structured feedback
Post-session surveys on fun, clarity, pace, and balance. Timestamped notes during play. Durable playtest records with outcomes.
Always-on sessions
Server-backed networking means the host can disconnect without killing the game. No peer-to-peer fragility.
Managed assets
Upload images or import from The Game Crafter. Assets are hosted, deduplicated, and optimized. No broken URLs.
Collaborative design
Invite collaborators to your game definition. Multiple designers work on the same game with full permission controls.
Undo everything
Full undo/redo with checkpoint snapshots. Recoverable trash. Undo an entire automation sequence in one action.
Discord integration
Every session gets its own voice and text channels. Screen sharing, persistent history, threads, and mobile — no extra accounts needed.
Spectator mode
Observers watch without interfering. Perfect for stakeholders, publishers, or co-designers who want to see the playtest without a seat.
Game resources
Attach rules PDFs, tutorial videos, and reference links directly to the session. Testers have everything they need without leaving the table.
Sleeves & card crafting
Two-sided protective sleeves let players combine base cards with overlays — enabling card crafting, legacy, and deck construction games.
How it works
Build your game
Import components from The Game Crafter or create cards, tiles, boards, dice, and more directly in the workspace.
Share a link
Your playtesters click a link and sit down at the table — no account, no download, no friction.
Watch and iterate
Run the session, capture feedback with built-in surveys, replay the session, and refine your design between tests.
Everything in the box
Every component a board game needs.
Common questions
Before you get started.
Is it really free?
Yes. Playtest Parlor is completely free during the beta. Your playtesters always play free — they never need an account or a purchase to sit down at your table.
Can my testers play on mobile?
Yes. Playtest Parlor runs in any modern browser — desktop, tablet, or phone. Share a link and your testers join from whatever device they have.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Everything in Playtest Parlor is built with visual tools. Automation uses a no-code sequence builder with dozens of step types — no scripting required.
How do I get my game components in?
Import directly from The Game Crafter, upload your own images, or create components from scratch in the workspace. Assets are hosted and managed for you.
What about voice chat?
Every session integrates with Discord — you get dedicated voice and text channels, screen sharing, persistent history, and mobile access. No extra setup needed.
Can I replay a playtest session?
Yes. Every session is recorded. Watch the full playback on a timeline, see exactly what happened and when, and review sessions you missed.
Your next playtest starts here.
Share a link, not an install. Your testers play in 60 seconds.