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Game Design & Requirements Document

Moneytopia – The Big DreamSAMPLE GAME DESIGN DOCUMENT

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Moneytopia – The Big Dream

Game Design & Requirements Document

11/13/06

Table of Contents

GAME PHILOSOPHY

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HY CREATE THIS GAME

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EARN IT BY PLAYING IT

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HY THEY WILL PLAY IT

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OW THEY WILL WIN

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T HAPPENS

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GAME DESIGN

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What is the game?

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Where does the game take place?

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What do you control?

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What’s different about this game?

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FEATURE SET

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ENERAL

EATURES

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AMEPLAY

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THE GAME WORLD

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VERVIEW

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REAM

ACHINE

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HYSICAL

ORLD

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Overview

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Movement

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Objects

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Time

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ENDERING

YSTEM

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Overview

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3D Rendering

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AMERA

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Overview

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AME

NGINE

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Overview

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GAME CHARACTERS

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VERVIEW

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USER INTERFACE

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VERVIEW

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LAYER

TATUS

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ESOURCES

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USICAL

CORES AND

OUND

FFECTS

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OURS OF

AMEPLAY

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ICTORY

ONDITIONS

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Moneytopia – The Big Dream

Game Design & Requirements Document

11/13/06

Game Philosophy

Why create this game?

[This section should present the business case for the serious game. This may include anoverview of the current situation and why you believe this game will succeed.]

Learn it by playing it

[This section should briefly describe the creative approach behind the game. This descriptionshould capture the reviewer’s imagination and clearly explain how the game design aligns withthe overall learning objectives. You might describe an example use case for how and when theplayer would play the game, then connect with peers for a blended discussion, etc.]

Why they will play it

[This section would be a great place to use research to show how this learning approach willappeal to the target demographic. You may also want to include a description of the promotionalor marketing plan and the incentives that will encourage or require the players to play.]

How they will win

[The key to a successful serious game is the win/lose factor. Players need to have the ability tolose, so they can learn and replay the game. This section should clearly identify how the playerwill win. This is usually overlooked. To avoid another boring elearning “game,” think through atrue strategy the player will need to employ in order to win. This is the power of game and willmake the learning experience memorable.]

It happens

[To make a game engaging, focus on the player’s

action

. Don’t fall victim of creating an elaboratestory for the game. Story is a factory, but typically plays a less prominent role in a good game.Establish the story early, but keep in mind

what the player will do

throughout the game. Andsince this is a serious game, you need to make sure that the action aligns with the performanceobjectives of the course. Here’s where the creative part really comes in. In this section, focus ongame play. What happens in the game and how will the player need to respond?]

Game Design

What is the game?

This role-play/strategy game enables players to choose an avatar, or character, to play in thegame. These characters reflect a broad cross-section of the 18-24 demographic.After players select an avatar, they enter the Dream Machine. Here, similar to a vending machine,they choose their lifestyle and dreams, ranging from wardrobe, to cars, to toys, to second homesand retirement plans. Each item has its price displayed, so that players can review their budgetand the cost before choosing.