Learn How to Playtest the Right Way with Chris Backe

A book cover titled "Playtesting Best Practices: Real World and Online" by Chris Backe features a vibrant blue background with the title prominently displayed at the top. Below the title, there is an image of miniature tabletop game figures, including soldiers and dice, arranged on a colorful game board. The bottom of the cover includes the CRC Press logo, indicating the publisher.
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Chris Backe reveals the secret to successful playtesting in his new book from Routledge. Whether RPG, board game or miniatures. Get the complete guide to make your games epic, not epic fails. #TabletopGames #GameDesign #RPG #Boardgames #Playtesting

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A colorful assortment of candies in various shapes and sizes serves as the backdrop for the event branding. The word "RECON" is prominently displayed in bold white letters, with a stylized triangular logo above it. Below, the text "with WATCH PLAYED" is featured in a playful font, suggesting a fun and engaging gaming event.
Airecon

AireCon returns to Harrogate Convention Centre from March 12-15 with four days of analogue gaming for all comers. The festival features exhibitors, demos and a sprawling game library of over 500 titles courtesy of Travelling Man, all free to borrow throughout the event.

A promotional graphic for the Milton Hundred Wargames Club's annual convention features the title "BROADSIDE GAMES SHOW 2026" prominently displayed in bold, stylized text. The background is a deep navy blue, with the club's name at the top in white, and the year highlighted in orange. The design conveys a sense of excitement and anticipation for the event, which includes display games, trade stands, and participation areas.

Broadside

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
In-person
@ Medway Park Sports Centre, Kent
Event
A promotional poster for "Exeter Legionary 2022," featuring bold text announcing the event as Exeter's annual tabletop gaming show. The date is set for May 9th at the Matford Centre, located at Matford Business Park, Exeter. Additional details highlight activities such as demo and participation games, a bring-and-buy section, and trading opportunities, with doors opening at 10:00.

Legionary

Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
In-person
@ Matford Centre, Exeter
Event
A promotional graphic for the Overlord Wargaming show features bold text on a vibrant green background. The title "OVERLORD" is prominently displayed at the top, followed by details about the event, including the date—Sunday, 1st March 2020—and the time—10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Additional information highlights activities such as games, traders, a bring-and-buy sale, and mentions that food will be available along with free parking.
Overlord 2026

Overlord is the annual Wargaming show organised by Abingdon Wargames Club, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK.

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