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Contents
REVISIONS........................................................................................................................I
CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................II
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY....................................................................................................1
1.1 GAME TYPE................................................................................................................1
1.2 UNIQUE SELLING POINT................................................................................................1
2 GAME ELEMENTS...........................................................................................................2
2.1 GAMEPLAY..................................................................................................................2
2.2 GAME PACING.............................................................................................................2
2.3 TARGET AUDIENCE.......................................................................................................2
3 STORY ELEMENTS..........................................................................................................3
3.1 SYNOPSIS....................................................................................................................3
3.2 SETTING......................................................................................................................3
3.3 TONE..........................................................................................................................3
3.4 PLAYER ROLE...............................................................................................................3
4 INTERFACE....................................................................................................................4
4.1 PERSPECTIVE................................................................................................................4
4.2 MECHANICS.................................................................................................................4
4.3 CONTROL....................................................................................................................4

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1 Executive Summary
1.1 Game Type
What type of game is this? What kind of game is it not?

1.2 Unique Selling Point

What is the USP of your game? Why will people want to buy it?

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2 Game Elements
2.1 Gameplay
What sort of gameplay will your game have? What sort of gameplay is not present or being
avoided?

2.2 Game Pacing

What is the pacing of your game? Is it a fast action game or a thought invoking strategy title?

2.3 Target Audience

Who are you targeting to play your game? Will a hardcore, seasoned gamer be purchasing
your title or will a casual player be participating?

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3 Story Elements
3.1 Synopsis
In one or two paragraph, give the synopsis.

3.2 Setting
Describe the storys place, time, etc.

3.3 Tone
Describe the storys tone.

3.4 Player role

Who is the player? A lone marine, a commander, a father looking for his daughter? What
role will the player be playing in the story?

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4 Interface
4.1 Perspective
What type of perspective is used (First person, third person, etc)?

4.2 Mechanics
How does the interface work (direct manipulation, inventory window, etc)?

4.3 Control
What types of controllers will the player be using (mouse, gamepad, etc)?

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