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The primary function of the game tab in Unity is playtesting. This tab allows developers to run their game within the Unity editor environment, where they can experience the game from the player's perspective. Within the game tab, you can see how the game operates in real-time and interact with it, which is essential for identifying issues with gameplay mechanics, performance, and user experience.

While other aspects such as scene manipulation and asset organization are crucial for creating a game, they are mainly handled in the scene view and project view, respectively. The game tab specifically focuses on providing a simulation of gameplay, which is vital for testing and refining game features before finalizing the product. Debugging can occur in various contexts throughout Unity, but it is often associated with specific tools and panels designed for error checking, making playtesting the primary function of the game tab.