If you’re under 18 and wondering if you can get a video game testing job, the simple answer is yes. There are some cases where you will be eligible to become a video game tester. Unfortunately, your options are more limited than they would be if you were older.

For example, you won’t be eligible for most video game trial jobs on the site. This involves going directly to the game company’s facilities to test the games early in the process. Most of these jobs are reserved for high school graduates and above, except in special cases where large groups of evaluators are needed. If you live near a game company facility, feel free to contact them about video game testing jobs available for teens.

Otherwise, off-site video game trial jobs are much easier for teens to qualify for. They are shorter term, but you can apply for many of them at the same time. These jobs will involve you testing the game in your own home, and often start later in the testing process. Offsite assignments are typically less restrictive and structured than onsite testing. You will have more freedom, but you will probably earn less money.

The easiest way to get a video game trial job if you’re under 18 is to sign up for an online membership site. These are the places many companies take their game testing job offers to fill quickly. Unfortunately, most legitimate websites like this one have a small fee associated with it. Unless you have your own debit card or PayPal account, you’ll need your parents’ help to get started.