Testing & Quality

Testing what players will experience

Quality is built into the process and reviewed independently

Test the rules

Check outcomes against explicit examples and edge cases. Invalid actions, ties, scoring and restart behavior deserve attention alongside the happy path.

Test the interface

Play through the complete loop. Check instructions, controls, transitions, error messages and whether the result makes sense to a person using the game.

Test the release candidate

Identify the exact source and build under review. A passing test from another version or game cannot establish the quality of the new release.

Separate building from acceptance

Developer checks supply evidence. Independent reviewers assess the candidate against their disciplines; missing review is not treated as approval.