Week 4 – Playtesting & Iterative Design

Understanding playtesting as a core part of game development.

Reflections

Testing Over Assumptions

Early playtests revealed flaws that were not obvious during ideation.

Framework Development

Our idea evolved into a playable structure with roles and phases.

Identifying Friction Points

Unclear rules and pacing issues became apparent through observation.

Iterative Mindset

This week reinforced that iteration is essential for refining gameplay.