Protospiel Knoxville 2024

Knoxville's annual tabletop game design convention!

What is a Protospiel? It's a weekend of playing, testing, and offering feedback on games in various stages of completion. Publishers possibly present.

Fri, May 10 2024, 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Sat, May 11 2024, 10:00am - 10:00pm

Sun, May 12 2024, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Badges for designers, play-testers, and publishers are available now!

For the whole weekend...

Designers: $55

Playtesters: $15

Publishers: $2

For those seeking individual days, please reach out to us.

Designers are welcome to bring any game prototypes they are working on - be they ready-to-pitch projects that just need some refinement or brand-new concepts written on sticky notes and scrap paper. We only ask that you practice reciprocity: For every hour you spend testing your game, you should spend at least one hour testing someone else's.

PANEL: There will be a published designer/publisher panel and a Peer discussion group on May 11th. Please come with your questions and experiences.

At Protospiel Knoxville we care about the safety and comfort of our attendees. Do not attend if you feel sick. If you show up sick, you may be asked to leave. Masks are encouraged for those who want them, but will not be provided. Please be respectful of those at your table who wish you to play masked.

Protospiel Knoxville is a safe space focused on creative collaboration and productivity. Harassment and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. If someone or something is making you uncomfortable, please speak with an organizer.

If you find yourself unable to attend after purchasing a ticket, you may refund your ticket anytime before Thursday, May 9th.

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