Graphics by Cristina Bottia

The Design Museum of Chicago proudly presents:  Play | Test. We’re bringing together a vibrant mix of local board game and video game designers, along with players, creators, community organizations, and industry professionals. It’s a hands-on opportunity for the public to test in-development games, provide feedback, and celebrate Chicago’s thriving game and design communities.

We’re proud to share that this year’s event is presented in partnership with Revolution Brewing Company. We'll have very kind guest judges from different game studios, shops, universities and organizations. Including but not limited to Cards Against Humanity, Bit Bash, DePaul, IIT, Young Horses, Dice Dojo, Road to Infamy, World of Tanks, Stern Pinball and more.

Play | Test will take place on Sunday February 22nd, from 11am-6pm at the Revolution Tap Room on Kedzie Avenue.

We're excited to invite game designers to showcase their work in development! We're selecting 20-30 folks to bring their games that are in process. While we wish we could include everyone, space is limited! (But, hey, we’ll do it again!)

Play Test Game Designer Open Call Form Please submit by February 3rd!

Selected applicants will be notified by email on Tuesday February 9th.

Special thanks to all of our partners, sponsors, judges!
If you're interested in sponsoring, please reach out to kevin@designchicago.org