Game Mechanics

🎮 Core Gameplay Systems

Primary Mechanics

[Mechanic Name 1]

Description: [Detailed explanation of the core mechanic]

• Input Method: [e.g., Mouse click, Keyboard, Controller button]
• Feedback: [e.g., Visual, Audio, Haptic]
• Frequency: [e.g., Continuous, On-demand, Timed]
• Difficulty Curve: [How it becomes more challenging over time]

[Mechanic Name 2]

Description: [Another core gameplay element]

• Input Method: [Input required]
• Feedback: [Player feedback]
• Frequency: [When it occurs]
• Difficulty Curve: [Progression complexity]

[Mechanic Name 3]

Description: [Third core mechanic]

• Input Method: [Input required]
• Feedback: [Player feedback]
• Frequency: [When it occurs]
• Difficulty Curve: [Progression complexity]

Secondary Mechanics

[Secondary Mechanic 1]

Description: [Supporting gameplay element]

• Purpose: [Why it exists]
• Integration: [How it connects to core mechanics]

[Secondary Mechanic 2]

Description: [Another supporting element]

• Purpose: [Why it exists]
• Integration: [How it connects to core mechanics]

🎯 Player Actions

Basic Actions

Action	Input	Description	Cooldown	Energy Cost
Move	WASD/Arrow Keys	Player movement	None	None
Interact	E/Click	Interact with objects	None	None
Jump	Space	Jump action	None	None
[Action]	[Key]	[Description]	[Time]	[Cost]

Advanced Actions

Action	Input	Description	Requirements	Limitations
[Advanced Action]	[Key Combo]	[Description]	[Prerequisites]	[Restrictions]
[Special Move]	[Input]	[Description]	[Requirements]	[Cooldowns]

🎲 Game Systems

Progression System

• Experience Points: [How players gain XP]
• Leveling: [What happens when leveling up]
• Skill Trees: [Available upgrades and abilities]
• Unlocks: [What becomes available over time]

Resource Management

• Primary Resource: [e.g., Health, Energy, Currency]
  • Maximum: [e.g., 100 HP]
  • Regeneration: [e.g., 1 HP per second]
  • Consumption: [e.g., 10 HP per action]
• Secondary Resources: [Other important resources]

Inventory System

• Capacity: [e.g., 20 slots]
• Item Types: [e.g., Weapons, Consumables, Key Items]
• Stacking: [e.g., Consumables stack to 99]
• Sorting: [e.g., Auto-sort by type]

🎪 Game Modes

Single Player

• Story Mode: [Main campaign experience]
• Challenge Mode: [Specific challenges or puzzles]
• Exploration Mode: [Free exploration without objectives]

Multiplayer (if applicable)

• Cooperative: [How players work together]
• Competitive: [How players compete]
• Player Count: [e.g., 2-4 players]

🎮 Controls & Input

PC Controls

Movement: WASD or Arrow Keys
Camera: Mouse
Interact: E or Left Click
Jump: Space
Sprint: Left Shift
Crouch: Left Ctrl
Menu: Escape
Inventory: Tab

Console Controls

Movement: Left Stick
Camera: Right Stick
Interact: A/X
Jump: B/Circle
Sprint: Left Trigger
Crouch: Right Trigger
Menu: Start/Options
Inventory: Select/Share

Mobile Controls (if applicable)

• Touch Controls: [Virtual buttons, gestures]
• Gyroscope: [Motion controls if used]
• Haptic Feedback: [Vibration patterns]

🎯 Difficulty & Balance

Difficulty Levels

• Easy: [Modifications for easier gameplay]
• Normal: [Standard difficulty]
• Hard: [Increased challenge]
• Expert: [Maximum difficulty]

Dynamic Difficulty

• Adaptive AI: [How AI adjusts to player skill]
• Scaling: [How challenges scale with player progress]
• Assistance: [Help systems for struggling players]

🏆 Scoring & Progression

Scoring System

• Points: [How points are earned]
• Multipliers: [How to increase score]
• Bonuses: [Special scoring opportunities]
• Leaderboards: [Competitive scoring]

Achievement System

• Categories: [e.g., Exploration, Combat, Collection]
• Requirements: [What unlocks achievements]
• Rewards: [What players get for achievements]

🔄 Game Flow

Session Structure

1. Opening: [How each session begins]
2. Warm-up: [Initial gameplay to get player engaged]
3. Main Content: [Core gameplay experience]
4. Climax: [Peak intensity or challenge]
5. Resolution: [How sessions end]
6. Rewards: [What players gain from completing sessions]

Save System

• Auto-save: [When the game saves automatically]
• Manual Save: [How players can save manually]
• Save Slots: [Number of save files available]
• Cloud Save: [Online save synchronization]

🎪 Special Mechanics

Unique Features

• [Feature Name]: [Description of what makes this special]
• [Feature Name]: [Another unique element]
• [Feature Name]: [Third distinctive feature]

Innovation Elements

• [Innovation]: [What's new or different about this game]
• [Innovation]: [Another innovative aspect]

🎮 Accessibility

Visual Accessibility

• Color Blind Support: [Colorblind-friendly design]
• Text Size: [Adjustable text scaling]
• High Contrast: [High contrast mode options]

Audio Accessibility

• Visual Audio: [Visual indicators for audio cues]
• Subtitles: [Text alternatives for audio]
• Audio Descriptions: [Narration for visual elements]

Motor Accessibility

• Remappable Controls: [Customizable input mapping]
• One-Handed Play: [Options for limited mobility]
• Timing Adjustments: [Flexible timing requirements]

🎯 Testing & Iteration

Playtesting Focus Areas

• Tutorial Effectiveness: [How well players learn the game]
• Difficulty Curve: [Appropriate challenge progression]
• Control Responsiveness: [Input lag and responsiveness]
• Fun Factor: [Engagement and enjoyment]

Metrics to Track

• Completion Rates: [How many players finish levels]
• Time to Complete: [Average session and total playtime]
• Death/Retry Rates: [How often players fail]
• Feature Usage: [Which mechanics players use most]

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This document should be updated as mechanics are refined through playtesting and development.