November 2026 - Paper Hero's Games Playtesting!

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Players and designers test tabletop games at Paper Hero's Games in Santa Monica; new members must attend as a playtester before running a game.

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Players and game designers wanted for this open house style event! Hey everyone, Chris here! I'm going to be hosting a Saturday playtesting event at Paper Hero's Games in Santa Monica again, and both players and designers are wanted! DESIGNER SIGN UP: If you have a game to test during session one or two signup here: Fill out the form here- First Play LA Designer Sign-Up Note there is a 1 hour session and a 2 hour session. Your game will be assigned to whichever session is more suitable. Very short games (20min or less) should be brought to Open Play instead. *Please note new members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game.* SCHEDULE: Game days have 3 segments. You do not need to come for the whole day! However, if you are testing your own game you should stay and test at least one other designer's game as well. OPEN PLAY TESTING 2:00pm - 3:00 pm This is unstructured play time, ideal for very short games (20min or less), or games requiring 1-2 players. If you're a designer check in with me and then grab an available table and let people know you are looking for players. If you're a player, just sit down at a game and play! SESSION ONE 3:15pm - 4:15pm SESSION TWO 4:30pm - 6:30pm Scheduled sessions are the core of First Play! There is a 1 hour session and a 2 hour session.

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