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One-Page Game Design Doc Prompt

Turn a game idea into a tight one-page design doc.

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Help me write a one-page game design document.

My idea: [GAME IDEA]
Platform: [PC / mobile / web / console]
Scope: solo dev, [X] weeks.

Sections:
1. Hook (one sentence a player would repeat to a friend)
2. Core loop (what the player does every 30 seconds)
3. Progression (why they keep playing after 1 hour)
4. 3 unique mechanics
5. Art style in 3 words + 2 reference games
6. MVP feature list (cut anything not needed for a fun 10-minute demo)
7. Biggest risk and how to test it in a weekend

How to use it

1. Click Copy template.
2. Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Cursor, or your agent framework.
3. Replace the [BRACKETED] parts with your details.

FAQ

Is one page really enough?

For a first prototype, yes. Long docs slow solo devs down.

Can AI build the game too?

Pair this with the Vibe Coding Kickoff prompt to prototype in Godot, Unity, or the browser.

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