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4 OKR examples for Game Designer

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What are Game Designer OKRs?

The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.

How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.

That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for Game Designer to help. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point to write your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

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Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.

Game Designer OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Game Designer. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to create a widely loved tamagotchi-style video game

  • ObjectiveCreate a widely loved tamagotchi-style video game
  • KRDesign and develop an engaging gameplay loop by the end of the period
  • TaskDraft initial gameplay loop concepts and mechanics
  • TaskPrototype chosen gameplay loop design
  • TaskTest and refine gameplay loop for engagement
  • KRAttract 100,000 active players by promoting the game on social networks
  • TaskDevelop engaging promotional content for social media platforms
  • TaskEncourage current players to share game experiences online
  • TaskImplement a targeted advertising campaign on Facebook and Instagram
  • KRObtain a 4.5/5 user satisfaction rating through continuous game improvement and updates
  • TaskCollect player feedback regularly through in-game surveys
  • TaskImplement new updates based on players' suggestions
  • TaskConstantly monitor and improve game performance

OKRs to develop a compelling game that engages and captivates players

  • ObjectiveDevelop a compelling game that engages and captivates players
  • KRDevelop a functional prototype of the game with polished graphics and intuitive controls
  • TaskImplement and refine intuitive controls based on user experience and usability testing
  • TaskIterate on the game design based on user feedback and playtesting results
  • TaskConduct user testing to identify any issues with the game controls
  • TaskCollaborate with an artist to create high-quality graphics for the game prototype
  • KRConduct user research to identify target audience preferences and game themes
  • TaskDevelop a survey to gather user feedback on preferred game themes
  • TaskUse findings to inform game theme selection and prioritize target audience preferences
  • TaskConduct interviews with target audience members to understand their preferences
  • TaskAnalyze user research data to identify common themes and preferences
  • KRConduct playtesting sessions to gather feedback and iterate on the game design
  • KRCreate a detailed game design document outlining gameplay mechanics, levels, and objectives
  • TaskOutline basic gameplay mechanics that will define the core experience of the game
  • TaskCreate clear and specific objectives for each level, ensuring they align with gameplay mechanics
  • TaskDesign a series of diverse levels that challenge and engage players
  • TaskResearch popular gameplay mechanics, level design techniques, and objective structures

OKRs to develop creator for third person game creation

  • ObjectiveDevelop creator for third person game creation
  • KRComplete designing intuitive UI for creator tool by 70%
  • TaskDevelop a detailed UI design plan for the creator tool
  • TaskImplement 70% of planned UI design elements
  • TaskReview and test completed UI for intuitive interaction
  • KRAccomplish beta testing with 40 user feedbacks for improvement
  • TaskCollate and analyze tester feedback for improvements
  • TaskIdentify and recruit 40 beta testers
  • TaskDevelop and prepare the beta version for testing
  • KRImplement 50% of pre-set game templates for third person games
  • TaskImplement selected game templates
  • TaskSelect 50% of listed templates for implementation
  • TaskIdentify and list all pre-set game templates for third-person games

OKRs to improve the game's community size and interaction levels

  • ObjectiveImprove the game's community size and interaction levels
  • KRIncrease the retention rate of users over a three-month period by 30%
  • TaskIntroduce loyalty programs and rewards system
  • TaskImplement personalized email marketing strategies
  • TaskImprove user interface for enhanced usability and engagement
  • KRIncrease the weekly interaction per user by 15%
  • TaskCreate engaging content that encourages user comments, likes, shares
  • TaskOffer weekly challenges or rewards for user participation
  • TaskImplement a weekly email newsletter highlighting site updates and features
  • KRIncrease the number of active users by 25%
  • TaskInitiate referral programs for existing users
  • TaskImprove user experience on the platform
  • TaskImplement targeted advertising to reach potential users

Game Designer OKR best practices

Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇

Tip #1: Limit the number of key results

Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your OKRs.

We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.

Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins

Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row

Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.

As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.

Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Game Designer OKR templates

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