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The document outlines an assignment task for creating a Game Design Document (GDD) for a 2D adventure game titled 'Temple Runner: The Scroll Hunt.' It includes sections on game overview, gameplay mechanics, story, visual and audio design, user interface, level design, technical details, and marketing strategies. The objective is to understand the importance of planning through documentation and how to organize game ideas professionally.

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Assignment Task

The document outlines an assignment task for creating a Game Design Document (GDD) for a 2D adventure game titled 'Temple Runner: The Scroll Hunt.' It includes sections on game overview, gameplay mechanics, story, visual and audio design, user interface, level design, technical details, and marketing strategies. The objective is to understand the importance of planning through documentation and how to organize game ideas professionally.

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Assignment Task: Understanding and Creating Game Design Documentation (GDD)

Scenario:

You are part of a student indie game development team working on a 2D adventure game called
“Temple Runner: The Scroll Hunt.”

In this game, a brave explorer must:

• Navigate through dangerous temples,

• Solve puzzles,
• Collect magical scrolls,

• Avoid traps, and


• Escape before time runs out.

Your job is to create a mini Game Design Document (GDD) for this project by answering the
following questions using the principles of design documentation.

Task Sections:

1. Game Overview

• What is the name and genre of the game?

• Who is the target audience?


• What platforms will it run on?

• Summarize the game in 3-4 lines.

2. Gameplay Mechanics

• List 3 core mechanics (e.g., running, jumping, collecting scrolls).


• Describe how these mechanics interact and create gameplay.

• What is the player’s goal in each level?

3. Story and Game World

• Briefly describe the background story of the game.


• Who is the main character? What motivates them?

• What kind of world is this game set in?

4. Visual and Audio Design


• What will the game's visual style be like? (Cartoonish, realistic, 2D pixel art, etc.)
• What kind of sound/music will enhance the game’s experience?

5. User Interface and HUD

• What elements should be shown on screen during gameplay? (e.g., score, timer, health)

• Sketch or describe the layout of the main menu.


6. Level Design

• Describe what a sample level would look like.

• What makes levels harder or more interesting as the game progresses?

7. Technical and Development Details

• Which game engine will you use (e.g., Unity)?

• What will be the screen resolution and target FPS?

• What roles will your team members play?

8. Business and Marketing


• Will the game be free or paid?

• How will you promote your game? (Social media, website, trailer)

Instructions:

• Submit your answers in a well-organized document.

• Use headings for each section.

• You may draw basic sketches for UI or levels.

• Bonus marks for creativity and clarity.


Objective:

This task will help you understand:

• The importance of planning through documentation,

• How to organize game ideas professionally,

• And how teams use GDDs in real-world development.

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