What Sessions Look Like

Where
Our Discord server
Pace
Solo on your schedule, or live in voice with devs
Time
Usually 1–2 hours per session
Experience
Not required — we want players, not QA pros

Early in development we run small, invite-only sessions for a single game at a time. Some are live — we hop into a voice channel together, share a build, and talk through it as you play. Others are async: you grab a build on your schedule, play whenever suits you, and drop feedback in a dedicated channel.

As a game gets further along, sessions open up to more people, and eventually to the wider community.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be a developer or QA professional. The feedback we find most useful:

  • First impressions. What feels good? What feels off in the first five minutes?
  • Bug reports. Crashes, visual glitches, broken mechanics, ghosts in the machine.
  • Gameplay feel. Difficulty, pacing, controls, clarity.
  • Honest opinions. Hard truths early are worth a dozen polite compliments late.

The Exchange

Playtesting is unpaid. What we can offer instead is access, influence, and a direct line to the people building the thing.

What you get from us:

  • Early access to unreleased builds
  • A direct line to the dev team
  • Your name in the credits for your contributions

What we ask from you:

  • Honest feedback, in whatever form is easiest
  • A few hours of your time per session
  • Discretion — what’s under NDA stays under NDA

The Fine Print

Early builds are under NDA. In practice that means no streaming, no public screenshots, and no describing specific mechanics outside our Discord until a game reaches its public stage — a demo, beta, or launch. Once a build is public, the NDA lifts for that build and you’re free to post whatever you want.

The full playtester agreement is embedded in the application below. We’d rather over-explain than surprise you.

Apply

Fill this out and we’ll add you to the pool. Next time a session opens for a game you’re interested in, we’ll reach out on Discord.

Please read the Playtester Release below. If you agree to the terms, fill out your details to join the waitlist. If selected, you'll receive the full release for signature via email.

Want to review it offline before submitting your information for consideration? Download the Playtester Release.

Playtester Release

This PLAYTESTER RELEASE (the "Release") is made as of the date in the signature block below, between GhostJam Games LLC ("GhostJam") and you, the undersigned person ("Playtester").

Playtest Participation. Playtester agrees to participate in one or more playtesting sessions (each a "Session") for the applicable GhostJam video game, currently in development.

Recordings and Likeness. For the purposes of this Release, "Recordings" means record, edit, and use Playtester's appearance, voice, actions, and likeness as captured during any Session. Selecting one of the two options below indicates agreement to those terms:

  • Option A — Full Permission. Playtester grants to GhostJam all rights in perpetuity to use the Recordings for (a) internal evaluation and development purposes; (b) marketing and promotional materials; (c) public demonstrations; and (d) any other GhostJam commercial purpose.
  • Option B — Development Only. Playtester grants to GhostJam permission in perpetuity to record and use the Recordings for internal development purposes only. GhostJam will not use these Recordings in any public or marketing materials.

Limitations. GhostJam agrees that any Recordings of the Playtester's appearance, voice, actions, and likeness captured during Sessions will not knowingly be used for the development, training, or enhancement of any generative artificial intelligence models or systems.

Credit. GhostJam will include Playtester's name in the credits section of the final product, listed under "Playtesters" or a similar heading. Playtester understands that the format, placement, and inclusion of credits is at GhostJam's discretion. Additionally, in appreciation for Playtester's participation, GhostJam will provide Playtester a complimentary Steam or other platform license key for the playtested game after the game's public commercial release.

Ownership. Playtester acknowledges that GhostJam owns all rights to (a) the games and products being tested; (b) the Recordings; and (c) any feedback, suggestions, or ideas provided by Playtester during Sessions. Playtester agrees not to claim ownership of any game elements or intellectual property, even if Playtester's feedback influenced or is incorporated into the final product or other GhostJam products.

Confidentiality. Playtester acknowledges that they may be exposed to confidential and proprietary information about GhostJam's games and products ("Confidential Information"). Playtester agrees to (a) keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential; (b) not share, post, stream, or discuss Confidential Information with anyone outside the Session; and (c) return all materials containing Confidential Information to GhostJam following each Session. This confidentiality obligation remains in effect until GhostJam publicly releases the relevant game or product, or GhostJam notifies Playtester in writing.

Voluntary Participation. Playtester confirms that their participation is voluntary. Playtester is not an employee of GhostJam and is not entitled to compensation unless specifically agreed to in writing.

Termination. Either party may end the playtesting relationship at any time. The confidentiality obligations and ownership provisions will survive termination.

Remedies. Playtester agrees that any breach of this Release could cause significant harm to GhostJam. In addition to other legal remedies, GhostJam may seek injunctive relief to prevent further breaches without having to prove actual damages. Playtester agrees that their sole remedy under this Release is monetary damages and hereby waives any right to seek injunctive or equitable relief.

Governing Law. This Release will be governed by the laws of the State of Kentucky. Any disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Richmond, Kentucky, USA.

Entire Agreement. This Release contains the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements.

Recordings & Likeness

During sessions, we may record your voice, actions, and likeness. Pick how those recordings can be used — required, choose one:

Heads up — even though it isn't required by the agreement, we'll always give you a courtesy notice in advance if we're planning to use any recording of you in public-facing material.