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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