What are the 7 stages of game development?

Planning – Idea generation, scope, and research Pre-production – Game design document, team setup Prototyping – Testing basic mechanics and feasibility Production – Full development of assets, levels, and code Testing – Bug fixing, balancing, and polishing Launch – Releasing the game to users

What are the basic concepts of games?

Rules – Define what players can and can’t do Conflict – Creates tension or challenge Goals – Give players a reason to play Interaction – Between player and game or between players Outcomes – Determined by player choices and game rules

What are the fundamentals of game design?

Gameplay Mechanics – Rules and interactions Goals & Objectives – What the player must achieve Player Feedback – Visual, audio, or text responses to actions Challenge & Reward Balance – Keeping the game engaging Narrative (optional) – Storyline or world-building User Interface (UI) & User Experi