1312 Interactive

Playground Program

Playground
Program

The Playground Program brings players into development from day one.

What It Is

An internal playtesting ecosystem where games are shaped with real player input.

Early builds are tested, broken, and rebuilt based on how people actually play.

Built With Communities

Playground Isn't Just Testing, It's Community Formation.

  • Understand the game deeply
  • Contribute to its direction
  • Become its first advocates

By the time a game launches, it already has a core audience.

Students and Careers

Playground is a live learning environment. We partner with universities to bring students into the process.

  • Contribute to active development
  • Gain hands-on experience with real player feedback
  • Learn production workflows and iteration cycles
  • Build portfolios on real titles

For top performers, this becomes a pathway into internships, collaborations, and full-time roles.

A Pipeline for New Voices

Playground is also how we find new developers.

  • Identify promising talent
  • Scout new projects
  • Build relationships with future partners

Investors

Playground Reduces Risk Before Launch.

  • Validates core gameplay early
  • Identifies issues before costly late-stage fixes
  • Builds early audience engagement signals
  • Improves retention and player satisfaction

It provides real-world data on how a game performs - before release.

The result is stronger launches and more predictable outcomes.

Get Involved

Want to shape the games before anyone else?

Sign up to be contacted when we run a playtest. Early builds, real sessions, your input on the table.