Game Design Documentation
Enter the name of your game here.
Enter the name of your game studio here and logo above.
“Hook” Statement
Here you should write no more than two lines that concisely explain the idea of the game.
This is what will keep people reading so it needs to be good!
Genre
This is the style of the game. For example Action, Adventure, Strategy, Sport etc. it could
be a mixture of more than one.
Target Customer
State who the audience is going to be for your game. Also identify any other games they
might like to play.
Competition
List any similar games on the market. State their names and identify how your game is
different/better.
Unique Selling Points
What is unusual about your game? Explain how it will stand out from the crowd.
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Story and Narrative
Backstory
Explain the story behind your game. What has happened before the game’s current story?
Objective
Explain what the player has to do to complete the game.
Characters
List your characters here, state their names, any special abilities, key information and
pictures.
Storyline
Write an outline of the story here, list key events in the plot. State whether the story is
linear (does it follow one path) or branching (multiple paths). You could include a diagram
if you wish?
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