Opening Page The cover page contains information including: Title. The title in the form of the words “Game Design Document” is needed to name the document so that at a glance people can imply what is meant in the document. Game Title. In the form of an attachment to the game name either in the form of a logo or any form that can be read. Genre and Game Mode. Contains information about the genre and game mode—such as online or offline mode, and single-player or multi-player mode—that will be used....

Meaningful Variable Names Choosing good names takes time but saves more than it takes. Intention-Revealing Names The name should answer all big questions. It should tell you why it exists, what it does, and how it is used. If the name requires a comment, the name does not reveal the intent. let d; // elapsed time in days We should choose the name that specifies what is being measured and the unit of that measurement:...

Why is a game said to be a game? The answer is because it fulfills the key qualities of a game. There are at least 10 important quality keys in a game, according to Jesse Schell in his book The Art of Game Design. Games are played voluntarily (volunteer) There is no compulsion in playing a game. This means that the player has the control to freely join the game and leave the game....