Why Playtest Parlor?
New here? Start with Why Playtest Parlor? for an overview of what the platform offers, or see how it compares to Tabletop Simulator.
You can be playing in minutes
Playtest Parlor gives you a virtual tabletop where you can prototype, test, and iterate on board games. No design software. No complicated setup. Just pieces on a table.
These short tutorials walk you through the basics, starting from nothing and building up one concept at a time.
Tutorials
1. Your First Game
Create a game, drop a die on the table, and roll it. Takes about two minutes and requires zero uploads.
2. Build a Deck of Cards
Add a deck to your table and learn how to draw, shuffle, peek, and deal. Still no uploads needed.
3. Use Your Own Images
Upload your own artwork and turn it into playable cards and tiles.
Setup guides
Finding Your Discord User ID
Connect your Discord identity to Playtest Parlor for voice chat during playtests.
After the tutorials
Once you are comfortable with the basics, explore the Entities reference for the full catalog of pieces, spaces, and annotations you can put on a table.