One of the most rewarding parts of designing games at Buddy Pal Games is getting feedback from our community. We know that the real magic happens when our games are out in the world, being played, tested, and enjoyed by families and friends. And here’s the exciting part—you can help shape our next game!

As an industry veteran, I’ve seen how vital community feedback is to the success of a game. No amount of internal testing can replace the insights we get from real players like you. That’s why we’re inviting you to be part of our playtesting community. Here’s how you can get involved and make a real impact on the future of Buddy Pal Games.

What’s Playtesting All About?

Playtesting is where a game goes from good to great. It’s the phase where we hand the game over to real players to see how it holds up in the wild. But this isn’t just about looking for bugs or finding broken rules—it’s about seeing how the game feels. Are the mechanics intuitive? Is the pace right? Does the game create the excitement and fun we’re aiming for?

We playtest every game, from the spooky fun of 7 Ghosts to the fast-paced adventure of Amazing Jungle Run, but we can only see so much from our side. That’s where you come in. When you playtest a Buddy Pal game, your feedback helps us polish and refine the experience, ensuring that it’s as fun for your family as it is for ours.

Why Your Feedback Matters

Here’s the thing: you don’t need to be a professional game designer to spot when something feels off. Maybe a round takes too long, or a rule is confusing, or perhaps there’s an idea you have that could make the game even better.

One of the best examples of this is Catch 33, our newest game currently in playtesting. Early playtesters suggested adding more variability to keep each game feeling fresh. Thanks to that feedback, we added new gameplay elements that have made Catch 33 a more dynamic and exciting experience. That’s the kind of impact you can have when you join our playtesting community.

How to Get Involved

If you’ve ever played one of our games and thought, “I have a great idea for this,” then we want to hear from you! Being a playtester is simple. Sign up on our website, and we’ll send you details on how to participate in upcoming playtests. Whether you’re a family that loves game nights or a group of friends who meet for strategy sessions, we’d love to see how Buddy Pal games fit into your routine.

Playtesting is done in several phases. Sometimes you’ll be testing a near-final version of the game, and other times you’ll be playing a rough prototype with pieces that don’t even have finished art yet. Either way, your feedback is what makes the game better, smoother, and more enjoyable for everyone.

The Buddy Pal Difference

At Buddy Pal Games, we believe that the best games are made by communities, not just designers. Our mission is to create games that bring people together, and there’s no better way to ensure that than by inviting you—our players—into the design process. Your feedback not only helps us fine-tune mechanics, but it also shows us how our games are played in real life, at real tables, with real friends and family.

So, are you ready to help us make the next Buddy Pal game even better? Join our playtesting community and be part of the creative process that brings fun, fast, and family-friendly games to life. Who knows? The next great idea could come from you!