K–6TechNest
Game Testing
Find and report bugs
Otis
ZinaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Lars · Wayne
- Materials needed
- Bug Report Notebook
- Screen Recording App (free)
- USB Capture Card
Why this skill rocks
You get to play games and search for hidden glitches, making sure they're super fun and fair for everyone else.
2034Where this could take you
By 2034, you could be a quality control wizard, making sure all the tech for the Olympic events runs perfectly, or even testing advanced self-driving cars!
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Bug Report Notebook
RequiredKeep a dedicated paper notebook next to your gaming setup to log bugs in real time while you play — faster than switching apps and better than trying to remember later. Date each session and number each bug so your reports stay organized.
Screen Recording App (free)
RequiredOBS Studio (free, Windows/Mac) or the built-in screen recorder on Xbox/PlayStation lets you capture bugs as video proof — essential for writing reproducible bug reports. A video of a bug is worth ten written descriptions.
USB Capture Card
If you test on a console and want to record gameplay bugs to your computer, a capture card is the hardware bridge you need. Pairs with OBS to create professional bug-report video clips that any developer can follow.