
London daytime testing at Waterloo
Fri 30 Oct · 10:00
National Theatre
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Tabletop game playtesting takes place at the National Theatre on 30 October 2026. Strategic and creative games are tested in three ninety-minute slots with breaks for food. Participants do not need to bring a game as new playtesters are always welcome.
We playtest all sorts of tabletop games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever (but not video games). Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes. You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters! Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better. The schedule is: 10am onwards - gathering, chatting 11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1') 12:30ish - break for food/chat 1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2') 2:30ish - break for food/chat 3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3') 4:30ish - finish up Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games. We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption. You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so. Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works. The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s). A good rule of thumb is that if you come all day, you will have one 90 minute session with two other playtesters in which to test your own games. It is sometimes possible to test games with more players. If your game requires 4 or more, please note that as standard you will be allocated half of a session (45 minutes). Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to us
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London daytime testing at Waterloo takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00.
London daytime testing at Waterloo is held at National Theatre in London (London, SE1 9PX).
The forecast for London daytime testing at Waterloo is Partly cloudy · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for London daytime testing at Waterloo can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Tabletop game playtesting takes place at the National Theatre on 30 October 2026. Strategic and creative games are tested in three ninety-minute slots with breaks for food. Participants do not need to bring a game as new playtesters are always welcome.
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We playtest all sorts of tabletop games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever (but not video games). Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes. You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters! Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better. The schedule is: 10am onwards - gathering, chatting 11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1') 12:30ish - break for food/chat 1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2') 2:30ish - break for food/chat 3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3') 4:30ish - finish up Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games. We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption. You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so. Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works. The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s). A good rule of thumb is that if you come all day, you will have one 90 minute session with two other playtesters in which to test your own games. It is sometimes possible to test games with more players. If your game requires 4 or more, please note that as standard you will be allocated half of a session (45 minutes). Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to us
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is London daytime testing at Waterloo?
London daytime testing at Waterloo takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is London daytime testing at Waterloo taking place?
London daytime testing at Waterloo is held at National Theatre in London (London, SE1 9PX).
What will the weather be like at London daytime testing at Waterloo?
The forecast for London daytime testing at Waterloo is Partly cloudy · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near London daytime testing at Waterloo?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for London daytime testing at Waterloo?
Tickets for London daytime testing at Waterloo can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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