Tabletop Gaming QA Intern

The Upper Deck Company • Carlsbad, CA

8h

About The Position

This position will be responsible for meticulously playing and evaluating several types of tabletop games, focusing on Trading Card Games (TCG), but also including Board Games. The key purpose is to identify potential issues while providing feedback to game designers and developers. Job focus will be on the game element interactions, gameplay experience, rules clarity, theme, and overall enjoyment of the game.

Requirements

• Passion for Tabletop Gaming – MUST have a passion for the tabletop industry and a strong understanding of different games.
• Strong Attention to Detail – Ability to identify subtle errors or inconsistencies in a game.
• Excellent Communication Skills – Ability to explain issues and provide constructive feedback clearly and concisely.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to understand game mechanics and identify potential problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to troubleshoot and find solutions.
• Teamwork – Ability to collaborate effectively with other testers, designers, and developers.
• Part Time - 8-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Board Game Testing - This includes playing through the game multiple times, in diverse ways, and under various conditions.
• Identify Potential Issues - This could include rule clarity and errors, gameplay inconsistencies, game balance, game breaking loops, or issues with game components.
• Game Design Feedback – Need to not only identify issues but give feedback on potential solutions.
• Documentation - This could involve creating reports, checklists, or notes that outline the issues identified.
• Team Collaboration - Collaboration with other testers to developers to gather feedback.
• Industry Trends – Stay up to date on the latest tabletop trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed