Playtest Parlor Archive

Export a complete .pp backup of a game with all its assets, then import it to move or restore the game anywhere.

A complete, portable copy of a game

A Playtest Parlor Archive is a single .pp file that holds an entire game and everything in it: its pieces, spaces, annotations, saved configurations, sessions, and all of the artwork, bundled together. Because the assets travel inside the file, the archive is self-contained and does not depend on the original game staying around.

Use an archive to:

  • keep a backup you can restore later
  • move a game to another account
  • hand a full game off to a collaborator

Export a .pp archive

Export from the game you want to save:

  • Open the game and go to its Export tab.
  • You will see an estimate of what the archive will contain.
  • Choose Start Export. A progress bar tracks the work as it gathers records and packages assets.
  • When it finishes, you get a summary of everything included and the .pp file downloads to your computer.

Keep that file somewhere safe. It is the whole game in one place.

Import a .pp archive

Bring an archive back in from the Import button on the My Games page:

  • Choose Import .pp file and select your .pp file.
  • A preview shows what is inside before anything is created, including the game name, when it was exported and by whom, the file size, and a breakdown of its contents, such as sessions, pieces, spaces, annotations, and assets.
  • Choose Import to proceed. A progress bar tracks each stage, including recreating records and re-uploading the bundled artwork into your account.

Importing always creates a fresh game. It never overwrites an existing one, so you can safely restore a backup alongside your current work.

After the import

When it finishes, you see how much was created and how many assets were brought across, plus a note about anything skipped. Open the new game to confirm it looks the way you expect, then continue testing.