Plan Your Game.
Make It Real.
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My Awesome Game
Genre · Platform
Ages ? · Solo Dev
1. Game Identity
The basics — what's it called, what kind of game is it?
Game Title — what's it called?
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One-Line Pitch — describe it in one sentence
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Genre
Platform
Target Age
Team Size
Cover Colour
Cover Emoji / Icon
2. Game Concept
The big idea — what makes your game special?
Core Loop — what does the player do every 30 seconds?
What makes it unique? — your special twist
Inspired by — games, films, books that gave you the idea
Player Goal — what is the player trying to achieve overall?
Mood / Feeling — how should the player feel?
3. Gameplay Rules
How does the game actually work?
Win Condition
Lose Condition
Controls — how does the player move and interact?
Power-Ups / Items — what can the player collect or use?
Enemies / Obstacles — what gets in the way?
Scoring System
4. Characters
Who's in your game? Heroes, villains, allies?
5. World & Story
Where is the game set, and what's the story?
Setting — where does the game take place?
Story Summary — beginning, middle, end
Levels / Areas — what are the different places in your game?
6. Art Style
What does your game look and feel like visually?
Visual Style
Colour Palette — pick up to 5 main colours
Visual Notes — anything else about how it looks?
Camera View
7. Sound & Music
What does your game sound like?
Music Mood
Music Style
Sound Effects — list the key sounds your game needs
Inspired by — games or music with a similar sound
8. Development Timeline
Plan your milestones — tick them off as you go!
Extra Notes
9. Extra Notes
Anything else? Sequel ideas, cut features, random thoughts.
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