Task · part of 6. Prototype and playtest: approval FIRST, then three test cycles
6(b). Playtest it, change at least one rule, and play it again
Required Often forgotten
Test with as many people as the player format needs, compare the experience against requirement 5(b), then fix unclear rules, holes, dead ends and exploits. Change at least one rule, mechanic or objective, say why, play again, and record whether the change did what you expected.
Where this step comes from
- Game Design Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 6(b)