[Prototype test] Interacting with a prototype test
Last updated: April 19, 2026
This article gives you an overview of how prototype tests look like testers.
In this article:
Previewing
Be sure to thoroughly preview your maze on representative devices before sharing it with participants. This is particularly important if you expect them to test with a mobile device. If you know that your testers may be using older phones, test with the oldest phone you have. This will make sure that the maze works as expected from start to finish.
Using the Quick Look feature
You can preview each prototype block in your maze separately. This makes it quick and easy to ensure the test is ready for participants.
To preview a single mission in your maze:
- Open your draft maze.
- Click the specific mission you want to preview.
- Click the Quick look button in the top right.
Previewing an entire maze
You can also test an entire maze from start to finish without recording interactions.
Learn more about previewing your mazes before publishing
Starting the test
The first thing testers will see when interacting with a prototype test is an introductory screen with the task and description.
Clicking the Get started button will allow your participants to start interacting with your prototype.
Instructions
Mobile prototypes (on desktop)
Instructions for mobile prototypes are always visible in the left side panel.
Mobile prototypes (on mobile devices)
At the beginning of a prototype test on a mobile device, a panel with the task controls is displayed at the bottom.
To hide the panel to see the full screen, click Hide instructions.
Desktop prototypes
During a prototype test, the instructions modal will appear by default in the bottom left corner. Once testers start interacting with the prototype, the instructions window will collapse.
It’s possible to drag the instructions to a different part of the screen by clicking the Drag (
Ending the test
- Goal-based tasks: The mission ends automatically when the tester reaches a success screen. Learn more about goal-based prototype tasks
- Free explore tasks: Because the final screen isn’t defined, participants need to manually click the End task once they believe they’ve reached the end. Learn more about free explore prototype tasks
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