How to create a winning game pitch deck?
A well-crafted pitch deck highlights your game's strengths and demonstrates your understanding of the market and your ability to deliver a successful product.
Here’s how to do it.
11 steps to create a successful game pitch deck:
1) Clearly define what sets you apart
Before you start, deeply understand your game's unique aspects. Identify the genre, core mechanics, and what sets your game apart. Is it an innovative gameplay feature, a captivating story, or groundbreaking visuals?
2) Decide on a target audience
Defining your audience for a game pitch deck involves identifying the specific group of gamers most likely to be interested in your game, based on factors like age, gaming preferences, and platform choice.
Understanding your audience ensures your game meets their expectations and needs, making it more appealing to investors or publishers and increasing your likelihood of success.
3) Get your game mechanics straight
To get gamersand publishers excited you’ll have to show some skin. Or in this case, your game mechanics. what rules and systems will guide player interactions and game progression?
Nailing these down is crucial for investors and players because they shape the player's experience and determine their long-term engagement.
Knowing your game mechanics shows that you’ve put yourself in your proverbial audience’s gaming chair and that you know how you're going to keep them sitting in it (playing your game) for a long time to come.
As Oscar Clark, the CEO of Fundamentally Games, advises,