Playtest Setup

For when you need a helping hand setting up your playtest

41 articles in this collection
Written by Christian Ress, Marvin Killing, Elie Mouraud and 4 others

Setting up common playtests

Setting up your first playtest

How to set up your first playtest – from start to finish

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting multiple sessions of gameplay

Multi-session playtesting guide

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

How do I set up a kids playtest?

Here's where you'll find out how to set up a playtest with kids.

Written by Elie Mouraud
Updated over a week ago

How to set up a multiplayer playtest

Multiplayer playtesting with PlaytestCloud

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

How do I set up a concept test?

Here we'll tell you how to add slides, configure them and what file types we support.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting multiple days of gameplay

Longitudinal playtesting guide

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Is there a recommended size for images used in my survey?

When developing a survey, the maximum image file size we can support is 1500px (3MB) wide for tablets and mobiles.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

How do I structure my playtests?

This is where you'll see how to set up the playtest sessions on PlaytestCloud.

Written by Jack Dunne
Updated over a week ago

Uploading your game to PlaytestCloud

Read what format your iOS, Android and Browser games have to be in for a playtest

Written by Jack Dunne
Updated over a week ago

Where do I find the survey results?

You can view the survey results in the video player and download them on the playtest page.

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Defining the target audience for your test

How do I set the target audience for my playtest?

Here's where you can tell us exactly who you want to playtest your game.

Written by Jack Dunne
Updated over a week ago

Targeting Players by Gaming History

Learn how to target the right playtesters for your game by selecting specific games and game genres players like or are inexperienced with.

Written by Hannah Mattil
Updated over a week ago

How do I target special audiences and what does it cost?

Learn about special player targeting and feasibility checks

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting on higher-performance iOS devices

Request playtests on specific – higher performance – iOS devices

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting on high-performance Android devices

Request playtests with high-performance Android devices

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

How to set up a playtest for players on phones only

Request playtests with players using phones, excluding players using tablets

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

How to set up a playtest for players on tablets only

Request playtests with players using tablets, excluding players using phones

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Testing prototypes

Supported Prototyping tools

We support prototyping tools such as proto.io, InVision, Principle, Adobe XD, Figma, and Marvel.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting your prototype with Adobe XD

Setup a playtest with your Adobe XD prototype

Written by Elie Mouraud
Updated over a week ago

Playtests with Figma

How to set up a prototype playtest using Figma

Written by Martyna Poważa
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting your Marvel prototype

Setup a playtest with your Marvel prototype

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting your prototype with Principle

Testing interactive prototypes built in Principle isn’t possible, but there are alternatives if you can export the prototype as a video.

Written by Elie Mouraud
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting your proto.io prototype

Setup a playtest with your proto.io prototype

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting your InVision prototype

Setup a playtest with your InVision prototype

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Competitor Playtesting

Which recording system will my playtest use?

Most playtests will be conducted using a secure build downloaded via our platform. Competitor playtests use the PlaytestCloud app.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Do I have access to Competitor Testing?

You can determine if you have access to the Competitor Testing feature by seeing if it is listed under the manage your subscription section

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

How do I set up a competitor playtest?

Peek into what makes your closest rivals successful by running a playtest on a competitor's game even if you don't have a build.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

What games can I test with a competitor playtest?

To run a competitor playtest the game you want to test must be for Android and available on the Google Play Store in the US, UK and Canada.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Should I use the PlaytestCloud app to test my own games?

No, it's better run a normal playtest in which you upload a build of your game unless you want players to play using their own accounts.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Why is there a red frame around some of my playtest videos?

This red frame only shows up in competitor playtests and is reminder to players that everything on their screen is being recorded.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

How to playtest a competitor’s game with experienced players?

We can find experienced players to participate in a playtest of a competitor’s game. Their in-game progress carries over into the playtest.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

How can I test the FTUE (first time user experience) of a competitor's game?

Easily watch how your closest rivals successfully onboard players by running a competitor playtest.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Testing things that aren't games (yet)

How to test App Store / Play Store pages

If you want to get player feedback on your App Store or Play Store pages, there are multiple options to set this up.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Testing videos, music and trailers

If you want to get player feedback for video clips, songs, or trailers- PlaytestCloud has got you covered!

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Playtesting Facebook Messenger Games

How you can set up your Facebook Messenger game so that it can be tested on PlaytestCloud

Written by Marvin Killing
Updated over a week ago

Customizing your playtest

The playtest settings don't fit my requirements

Special request? You can tell us right from the playtest order form.

Written by Jack Dunne
Updated over a week ago

Ordering transcripts for your playtests

Automated transcripts allow you to scan through videos and find interesting points quicker!

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Can I interview the playtesters?

You can use a built-in messaging system to communicate with the playtesters or chose to interview players after the test.

Written by Martyna Poważa
Updated over a week ago

Can you give me the UDIDs of the players? (iOS)

UDIDs are not required for playtests.

Written by Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago

Uncommon Questions

Can I run a playtest with both my iOS and Android build together?

Yes! You'll need to set up one playtest on the platform. Then hit "duplicate order" and upload the second build in the duplicated playtest.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago

Bring Your Own Players (BYOP)

For those looking to playtest with players you provide rather than having us recruit the players for you.

Written by Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago