{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ba5f50aefee72d28e7abae87","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ba5f50aefee72d28e7abae87","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ba5f50aefee72d28e7abae87","title":"Tabletop Gaming QA Intern","description":"SUMMARY\nThis 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.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.\nBoard Game Testing - This includes playing through the game multiple times, in diverse ways, and under various conditions.\nIdentify Potential Issues - This could include rule clarity and errors, gameplay inconsistencies, game balance, game breaking loops, or issues with game components.\nGame Design Feedback – Need to not only identify issues but give feedback on potential solutions.\nDocumentation - This could involve creating reports, checklists, or notes that outline the issues identified.\nTeam Collaboration - Collaboration with other testers to developers to gather feedback.\nIndustry Trends – Stay up to date on the latest tabletop trends.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS & LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP\n\nPassion for Tabletop Gaming – MUST have a passion for the tabletop industry and a strong understanding of different games.\nStrong Attention to Detail – Ability to identify subtle errors or inconsistencies in a game.\nExcellent Communication Skills – Ability to explain issues and provide constructive feedback clearly and concisely.\nAnalytical Thinking – Ability to understand game mechanics and identify potential problems.\nProblem Solving – Ability to troubleshoot and find solutions.\nTeamwork – Ability to collaborate effectively with other testers, designers, and developers.\nPart Time - 8-20 hours per week.","company":"Upper Deck","rawCompany":"upper deck","city":"Carlsbad","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T17:04:28.918Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"51-9061.00","title":"Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers","slug":"inspectors-testers-sorters-samplers-and-weighers"}],"industries":[{"code":"713210","title":"Casinos (except Casino Hotels)","slug":"casinos-except-casino-hotels"},{"code":"459120","title":"Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers","slug":"hobby-toy-and-game-retailers"},{"code":"713290","title":"Other Gambling Industries","slug":"other-gambling-industries"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Tabletop Gaming QA Intern","description":"SUMMARY\nThis 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.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.\nBoard Game Testing - This includes playing through the game multiple times, in diverse ways, and under various conditions.\nIdentify Potential Issues - This could include rule clarity and errors, gameplay inconsistencies, game balance, game breaking loops, or issues with game components.\nGame Design Feedback – Need to not only identify issues but give feedback on potential solutions.\nDocumentation - This could involve creating reports, checklists, or notes that outline the issues identified.\nTeam Collaboration - Collaboration with other testers to developers to gather feedback.\nIndustry Trends – Stay up to date on the latest tabletop trends.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS & LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP\n\nPassion for Tabletop Gaming – MUST have a passion for the tabletop industry and a strong understanding of different games.\nStrong Attention to Detail – Ability to identify subtle errors or inconsistencies in a game.\nExcellent Communication Skills – Ability to explain issues and provide constructive feedback clearly and concisely.\nAnalytical Thinking – Ability to understand game mechanics and identify potential problems.\nProblem Solving – Ability to troubleshoot and find solutions.\nTeamwork – Ability to collaborate effectively with other testers, designers, and developers.\nPart Time - 8-20 hours per week.","datePosted":"2026-08-04T17:04:28.918Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T17:04:28.918Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Upper Deck","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Carlsbad","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ba5f50aefee72d28e7abae87"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ba5f50aefee72d28e7abae87"}}