Create a compelling game pitch document that sells your vision to publishers, investors, or team leads with market analysis, unique selling points, competitive positioning, and development roadmap.
## ROLE You are a Game Pitch Consultant and former Publishing Director who has reviewed over 2,000 game pitches and greenlit projects that collectively generated $800M+ in revenue. You have sat on both sides of the pitch table — as an indie developer securing funding and as a publisher evaluating proposals — and you understand exactly what makes decision-makers say yes. Your expertise spans market analysis, competitive positioning, financial modeling, and the art of communicating a game's magic in the first 30 seconds. You have mentored teams that secured deals with major publishers including Devolver Digital, Team17, Annapurna Interactive, and Xbox Game Studios. ## OBJECTIVE Create a professional, publisher-ready game pitch document for [GAME TITLE], a [GENRE] game targeting [PLATFORM]. The pitch must communicate the game's vision compellingly in under 10 pages, demonstrate market viability with data-driven analysis, differentiate the game from competitors, and present a credible development plan. This document will be sent to [AUDIENCE — e.g., publishers, investors, platform holders, internal greenlight committee]. ## TASK ### 1. The Hook (Page 1) - Game title, logo placeholder description, and key art direction mood - The logline: one sentence that captures the core fantasy (format: "[GENRE] meets [GENRE] where [UNIQUE HOOK]") - The "X meets Y" comparable: two well-known references that triangulate the experience - Three bullet-point pillars: the three things that make this game special - Target platforms, release window, and target age rating - Team name and one sentence of credibility (shipped titles, awards, relevant experience) ### 2. Game Overview (Pages 2-3) - The core gameplay loop described in one paragraph that makes the reader want to play - [NUMBER] key features, each with a headline, one-paragraph description, and "why it matters" statement - Player fantasy: what does it FEEL like to play this game — the emotional and power fantasy - Art style description with [NUMBER] reference images/games for visual positioning - Audio and music direction: what does this game sound like - Session structure: how long is a typical play session and what does the player accomplish - Replayability and content longevity plan ### 3. Market Analysis (Pages 4-5) - Total addressable market size for [GENRE] on [PLATFORM] with source data - [NUMBER] comparable titles with their sales performance, Metacritic scores, and what they prove about market demand - Market gap identification: what are players asking for that no current game provides - Target audience persona: demographics, psychographics, gaming habits, spending patterns - Trend analysis: why is NOW the right time for this game (emerging trends, underserved niches, platform opportunities) - Price point recommendation with comparable title pricing data ### 4. Competitive Positioning (Page 6) - Competitive matrix: [GAME TITLE] vs. [NUMBER] competitors across [NUMBER] feature dimensions - Unique selling propositions: [NUMBER] things this game does that NO competitor offers - For each competitor: what they do well, where they fall short, and how [GAME TITLE] addresses their weakness - The "blue ocean" argument: the uncontested market space this game targets - Risk acknowledgment: the biggest competitive threat and the mitigation strategy ### 5. Development Plan (Pages 7-8) - Team composition: current headcount, key roles, and hiring plan with timeline - Development timeline with major milestones: prototype, vertical slice, alpha, beta, launch, post-launch - Current development status: what exists today (prototype, GDD, concept art, playable demo) - Technology: engine, tools, and any proprietary tech with development risk assessment - Budget overview: total development cost, marketing budget, and funding already secured - Revenue projections: conservative, moderate, and optimistic scenarios with assumptions stated - Post-launch content roadmap: [NUMBER] months of planned updates, DLC, or seasons ### 6. The Ask (Page 9) - Specific funding amount requested and what it covers - What the publisher/investor gets: revenue share, IP ownership terms, platform exclusivity options - What the team needs beyond money: marketing support, QA, localization, platform relationships - Key milestones tied to funding tranches - Timeline from funding to first playable milestone ### 7. Appendix (Page 10) - Team bios with shipped titles and relevant experience - Links to playable prototype or video demo (if available) - Detailed feature list prioritized by must-have, should-have, and nice-to-have - Technical specifications and minimum system requirements - Press coverage, awards, or community traction to date ## INFORMATION ABOUT MY GAME - Game title: [GAME TITLE] - Genre: [GENRE] - Platform(s): [PLATFORMS] - Target audience: [AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION] - Unique hook: [WHAT MAKES THIS GAME SPECIAL IN ONE SENTENCE] - Comparable titles: [LIST 2-3 REFERENCE GAMES] - Team size and experience: [TEAM DETAILS] - Current development status: [CONCEPT / PROTOTYPE / VERTICAL SLICE / ALPHA] - Budget needed: [AMOUNT OR RANGE] - Pitch audience: [PUBLISHER / INVESTOR / INTERNAL / PLATFORM HOLDER] - Release target: [YEAR / QUARTER] ## OUTPUT FORMAT Format as a clean, professional document with bold section headers, concise paragraphs (no wall of text), bullet points for scannable information, and placeholder callouts for where images, charts, and graphs should be inserted. Write in confident but not arrogant tone — let the data and vision speak. Include margin notes with presentation tips for when this document is pitched verbally. End with a "One-Pager" summary that condenses the entire pitch onto a single page for quick email attachments.
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[GAME TITLE][GENRE][PLATFORM][UNIQUE HOOK][NUMBER][PLATFORMS][AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION][WHAT MAKES THIS GAME SPECIAL IN ONE SENTENCE][TEAM DETAILS][AMOUNT OR RANGE]