diff --git a/tests/refractor-integration-test-plan.md b/tests/refractor-integration-test-plan.md
index a515b33..e4c1919 100644
--- a/tests/refractor-integration-test-plan.md
+++ b/tests/refractor-integration-test-plan.md
@@ -408,6 +408,12 @@ evaluation -> optional tier-up notification.
 - The test user's team has a valid lineup and starting pitcher set
 - Record the game ID from the game channel name after starting
 
+**Note:** Cal will perform the test game manually in Discord. Sections 7 and 8
+(REF-50 through REF-64) are not automated via Playwright — game simulation
+requires interactive play that is impractical to automate through the Discord
+web client. After the game completes, the verification checks (REF-52 through
+REF-55, REF-60 through REF-64) can be validated via API calls and bot logs.
+
 ### REF-50: Start a game against AI
 | Field | Value |
 |---|---|