Please Note: The May 2023 event will not include Tabletop Simulator as a supported digital prototyping platform. All attending designers looking to playtest their games will need to use alternate tools. Read our statement about this current policy for more details.
Early Bird pricing available through Mon, April 24 2023 @ midnight EDTEvent Starts: Friday, May 5, 2023 at 12 noon EDT
Event Ends: Sunday, May 7, 2023 at midnight EDT
You can attend on your own schedule with our 24 hour moderated open playtesting.
Fundraiser to Support Human Rights
10% of your total badge cost goes to our featured charities. When you register for your badge, you can choose 1 charity or split your contribution across all 6.
Help a Fellow Attendee with a +Scholarship Badge
With the help of many generous sponsors, Protospiel Online is offering scholarships for attendees who need help covering the cost of their badge. You can help increase the number of scholarships we give away by purchasing a +Scholarship badge for $30 more than your base badge price. As a thank you, we'll add you to our Sponsors page.
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May 2023 Designer BadgeProduct on sale$40.00 -
May 2023 Designer +Scholarship BadgeProduct on sale$70.00 -
May 2023 Playtester BadgeProduct on sale$15.00 -
May 2023 Playtester +Scholarship BadgeProduct on sale$45.00 -
May 2023 Publisher BadgeProduct on sale$15.00 -
May 2023 Publisher +Scholarship BadgeProduct on sale$45.00 -
May 2023 Press BadgeProduct on sale$15.00 -
May 2023 Press +Scholarship BadgeProduct on sale$45.00 -
Badge Scholarship$30.00
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Designer Badge- $40
Early Bird
Ends Mon, Apr 24 2023
Midnight EDTSave 33% when you purchase at Early Bird rates - $60
Regular Price Requires: game ideas to workshop and/or playable virtual prototypes to present
Play your virtual prototypes on any supported platform: Discord video chat, Tabletop Playground, Screentop.gg, Tabletopia, PlayingCards.io, or Board Game Engine- 3 days of playtesting & networking on DiscordRead our FAQ to lean more about how the event works
- Discord & digital tabletop tech supportWe're committed to getting you un-stuck on tech issues
- Listing in Attendee DirectoryUse the directory to make friends early and stay in touch
- 24/7 Moderator supportModerators cover voice channels to ensure a friendly and productive event
- Earn entries in our random giveaway drawingsGrab your badge to enter our Discord channels and see how it works!
- Play Protospiel Bingo to earn a digital swag bag from our sponsorsCross off a Bingo square each time you playtest for another designer
- Submit unlimited sell sheets to be listed in the event Discord serverGet feedback from Protospiel Online attendees past and present
- List your game creations in our prototypes directory & trade feedback with peers4 people playtest your 1 hr game; you spend 4 hr playtesting for others
- Choose a single badge or sponsor via the +Scholarship option for $30 more.We'll award scholarships through an application on our website
Publisher Badge- $15
Early Bird
Ends Mon, Apr 24 2023
Midnight EDTSave 40% when you purchase at Early Bird rates - $25
Regular Price Requires: Have worked w/ 1+ designers/artists to publish 1+ games & give playtest feedback at the event as an industry insider
Share your industry experience and knowledge with fellow attendees- 3 days of playtesting & networking on DiscordRead our FAQ to lean more about how the event works
- Discord & digital tabletop tech supportWe're committed to getting you un-stuck on tech issues
- Listing in Attendee DirectoryUse the directory to make friends early and stay in touch
- 24/7 Moderator supportModerators cover voice channels to ensure a friendly and productive event
- Earn entries in our random giveaway drawingsGrab your badge to enter our Discord channels and see how it works!
- Play Protospiel Bingo to earn a digital swag bag from our sponsorsCross off a Bingo square each time you playtest for another designer
- Submit unlimited sell sheets to be listed in the event Discord serverGet feedback from Protospiel Online attendees past and present
- List your game creations in our prototypes directory & trade feedback with peers4 people playtest your 1 hr game; you spend 4 hr playtesting for others
- Choose a single badge or sponsor via the +Scholarship option for $30 more.We'll award scholarships through an application on our website
Press Badge- $15
Early Bird
Ends Mon, Apr 24 2023
Midnight EDTSave 40% when you purchase at Early Bird rates - $25
Regular Price Requires: publish content about the event on the tabletop gaming media outlet you create for
Whether you are a writer, podcaster, or video producer, we'd love your help documenting the event- 3 days of playtesting & networking on DiscordRead our FAQ to lean more about how the event works
- Discord & digital tabletop tech supportWe're committed to getting you un-stuck on tech issues
- Listing in Attendee DirectoryUse the directory to make friends early and stay in touch
- 24/7 Moderator supportModerators cover voice channels to ensure a friendly and productive event
- Earn entries in our random giveaway drawingsGrab your badge to enter our Discord channels and see how it works!
- Play Protospiel Bingo to earn a digital swag bag from our sponsorsCross off a Bingo square each time you playtest for another designer
- Submit unlimited sell sheets to be listed in the event Discord serverGet feedback from Protospiel Online attendees past and present
- List your game creations in our prototypes directory & trade feedback with peers4 people playtest your 1 hr game; you spend 4 hr playtesting for others
- Choose a single badge or sponsor via the +Scholarship option for $30 more.We'll award scholarships through an application on our website
Playtester Badge- $15
Early Bird
Ends Mon, Apr 24 2023
Midnight EDTSave 40% when you purchase at Early Bird rates - $25
Regular Price Requires: a willingness to have fun and give honest, helpful feedback
You'll get to play lots of games you can't find anywhere else -- and help make them the best they can be!- 3 days of playtesting & networking on DiscordRead our FAQ to lean more about how the event works
- Discord & digital tabletop tech supportWe're committed to getting you un-stuck on tech issues
- Listing in Attendee DirectoryUse the directory to make friends early and stay in touch
- 24/7 Moderator supportModerators cover voice channels to ensure a friendly and productive event
- Earn entries in our random giveaway drawingsGrab your badge to enter our Discord channels and see how it works!
- Play Protospiel Bingo to earn a digital swag bag from our sponsorsCross off a Bingo square each time you playtest for another designer
- Submit unlimited sell sheets to be listed in the event Discord serverGet feedback from Protospiel Online attendees past and present
- List your game creations in our prototypes directory & trade feedback with peers4 people playtest your 1 hr game; you spend 4 hr playtesting for others
- Choose a single badge or sponsor via the +Scholarship option for $30 more.We'll award scholarships through an application on our website
Contact us to talk about package rates for groups of 10 or more.