{"id":12681,"date":"2025-03-26T14:58:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmu.andrewyames.com\/?p=12681"},"modified":"2025-04-14T11:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T15:43:16","slug":"playtest-1-game-makers-notes-the-sell-me-this-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmu.andrewyames.com\/?p=12681","title":{"rendered":"Playtest 1 Game Maker&#8217;s Notes &#8211; &#8220;The Sell Me This Challenge&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"block-75808ee7-ff4e-438a-86fc-7755a747a27d\"><strong>What questions did your players have?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players were curious about how the \u201cBuy\u201d and \u201cPass\u201d cards affected scoring in more detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There were questions about the rules for the special spaces on the game board, especially the \u201cSteal a Card\u201d space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some players asked if there were more ways to increase the challenge, like adding more complex sales scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few were unsure about the variety of Object Cards and how some categories might be more challenging than others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-d0fbbef9-3eea-433e-ace1-cb1610c42ade\"><strong>How quickly did they learn to play?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players generally picked up the rules quickly. The main mechanics were easy to grasp, but the sales pitch strategies took a bit of practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most players needed just a round or two to get used to the timers and how the Scenario Cards worked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-cacffd77-91aa-4104-901d-775c7e86e42f\"><strong>What kinds of interactions did the players have?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players were very interactive during the sales pitches, offering feedback on what worked or didn\u2019t.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There was a lot of friendly banter and joking around during the pitches, especially with creative or exaggerated sales techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players asked each other questions during the pitches, especially when they wanted to test the seller\u2019s adaptability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-76c9715f-3604-4d9f-8ff9-e409e7038025\"><strong>What confused players?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some players were confused by the rules around the \u201cSteal a Card\u201d space and how that impacted the game flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The connection between the Scenario Cards and the Object Cards wasn\u2019t always clear, which led to confusion about how to adapt the pitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few players didn\u2019t fully understand how the points worked and how they accumulated over time, especially with different categories being worth different points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-19233413-3c62-404f-8f38-928c14b48dbb\"><strong>What made players excited?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fast-paced nature of the game, especially with the timer, got players really excited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative moments where players had to think outside the box and pitch ordinary objects in ridiculous ways were a highlight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mystery Box Challenge variation, where sellers didn\u2019t know what they were selling, generated a lot of excitement and laughs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u201cSteal a Card\u201d spaces also kept the game unpredictable and added a fun competitive element.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-c79b7d69-cc00-4741-a0ba-aaa311be6653\"><strong>What did your players enjoy doing?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players enjoyed coming up with funny or exaggerated sales pitches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They liked adapting to different scenarios and trying to convince others to buy something unusual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The feedback phase, where players voted to &#8220;Buy&#8221; or &#8220;Pass,&#8221; was a fun way to engage everyone and kept the competitive spirit high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many enjoyed being the buyer and giving constructive feedback on sales pitches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-51f2a4c3-d036-44ab-9ecd-2a113b826fec\"><strong>Did any aspect of the game frustrate players?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The time limits for each sales pitch were frustrating for some players, as they felt rushed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some players found it difficult to pitch an item when the Scenario Card described a defect or limitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u201cSteal a Card\u201d mechanic felt a bit unfair at times, especially if it interfered with a player&#8217;s strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The imbalance in Object Cards, with some categories being harder to sell than others, led to frustration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is you plan to adress player questions, confusion, and frustration?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clarify rules<\/strong>: I will add more detailed explanations about the \u201cSteal a Card\u201d space and how points accumulate in the next edition of the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balance Object Cards<\/strong>: I will work on balancing the categories so that the difficulty of pitching items feels more equal, with more challenging items being worth more points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust time limits<\/strong>: I&#8217;ll consider adding optional rule variations for players who want a longer time to pitch, especially for more difficult items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide more guidance<\/strong>: I will include a guide for structuring effective sales pitches to help new players get the hang of it faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your players didn&#8217;t get your intended message, what will you change?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> I will add a section in the instruction manual that emphasizes the importance of thinking quickly, being confident, and using humor or emotion in sales pitches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I might include a few examples in the rules to better show how to approach sales scenarios with creative solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I will consider adding a \u201cTips for Sellers\u201d section to help players understand how to make the most of every pitch, no matter the limitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What questions did your players have? How quickly did they learn to play? What kinds of interactions did the players have? What confused players? What made players excited? What did your players enjoy doing? Did any aspect of the game frustrate players? What is you plan to adress player questions, confusion, and frustration? 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