Social multiplayer
Mechanics designed to spark conversation, cooperation, competition, and the moments everyone talks about after the match.
Sator Labs · Game Development
Games that turn a match into a story between friends.
We create multiplayer experiences that are easy to start, rewarding to master, and built with the community from the earliest prototypes.
Concept. Prototype. Playtest. Evolve.
Next playtest
In development · Dots & Boxes
Our next playtest has a name.
Dots & Boxes brings the classic pencil-and-paper game to an urban court packed with personality. Create a match, invite your friends, choose a character, and fight for every line.
I want to test this game Invites will be sent according to availability in each testing round.-
Play with friends
Create a match and share the invite with everyone joining the competition.
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Choose your character
Owl, fox, wolf, or raccoon: four styles ready to take the court.
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Help the game evolve
Your feedback helps refine clarity, pacing, and fun before launch.
Our direction
We build for playing together.
Every decision starts with a simple question: will this create a great story for the people playing?
Easy to join
Experiences that feel clear from minute one, with room to discover strategies and improve with every new round.
Built with players
Prototypes reach the community early. What works moves forward; what does not goes back to the workbench.
Development process
From the first sketch to the next playtest.
We work in short cycles to test the fun before multiplying the complexity.
Iterative development
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Concept
We define the fantasy, the core interaction, and why the experience is worth sharing.
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Prototype
We turn the idea into a simple, playable experience designed to answer real questions.
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Playtest
We watch real matches, listen to the community, and find where the fun actually happens.
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Evolve
We refine systems, pacing, and clarity before beginning another testing cycle.
Sator Labs community
Join the playtest list.
Sign up with your email to receive an invite when we open a new Dots & Boxes testing round.
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Early access
Meet prototypes and new builds before launch.
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Feedback that reaches the team
Share your experience directly with the people building it.
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No complicated account
Just your email. No password, public profile, or unnecessary data.
Playtester list
I want to test Dots & Boxes
Leave your email to hear when a new game testing session becomes available.
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What you should know
Sign-up is free and voluntary. There's no guarantee that everyone on the list will receive invites. Some tests may be free, others may offer some kind of benefit, depending on each project's rules. All conditions will be disclosed before you take part.
Before you join
Frequently asked questions
Is sign-up free?
Yes. There's no charge to join the Sator Labs list.
Do I need to provide my name?
No. At this stage, we only ask for your email address.
Is sign-up completely anonymous?
Not entirely, since an email address is considered personal data. However, we don't ask for your name, phone number, ID, or a public profile.
Will I get a lot of emails?
No. Your address will only be used for communications related to app and game testing.
Does signing up guarantee I get chosen?
No. Invites depend on availability and the criteria of each test.
Are the tests paid?
Not always. When there is payment, a prize, or another benefit, it will be clearly stated in the invite.
How can I remove my email?
You can request removal through the contact channel listed in the Privacy Policy.