What is a game design document?

                     What is a game design document?

A game design document is the blueprint from which a game is developed, it serves as a guide to all information regarding the game. The GDD usually includes:

• Executive summary
• High concept
• Overview
• Gameplay
• Mechanics

The document is created by the development team to provide an insight into the game's creation and inspiration.

The document is created by the development team to provide an insight into the game's creation and inspiration. The GDD is important because it communicates to the development teams ideas and helps the team remember details they put into the design.