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tability.ioWhat are Game Development 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 Development 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.
Game Development OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Game Development. 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
Draft initial gameplay loop concepts and mechanics- Prototype chosen gameplay loop design
- Test and refine gameplay loop for engagement
- KRAttract 100,000 active players by promoting the game on social networks
- Develop engaging promotional content for social media platforms
- Encourage current players to share game experiences online
- Implement a targeted advertising campaign on Facebook and Instagram
- KRObtain a 4.5/5 user satisfaction rating through continuous game improvement and updates
- Collect player feedback regularly through in-game surveys
- Implement new updates based on players' suggestions
- Constantly monitor and improve game performance
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%
- Develop a detailed UI design plan for the creator tool
- Implement 70% of planned UI design elements
- Review and test completed UI for intuitive interaction
- KRAccomplish beta testing with 40 user feedbacks for improvement
- Collate and analyze tester feedback for improvements
- Identify and recruit 40 beta testers
- Develop and prepare the beta version for testing
- KRImplement 50% of pre-set game templates for third person games
- Implement selected game templates
- Select 50% of listed templates for implementation
- Identify and list all pre-set game templates for third-person games
OKRs to secure funding for mobile game prototype
- ObjectiveSecure funding for mobile game prototype
- KRResearch and identify 100 viable investors for gaming prototype by week 6
- KRDevelop and perfect a unique and engaging pitch for potential funders by week 3
- Identify unique selling points of the project
- Practice the pitch for fluid delivery
- Create a compelling narrative for the pitch
- KRSecure meetings and present pitch to at least 50% of identified investors
- Prepare and rehearse investor pitch
- Compile contacts of identified investors
- Schedule meetings with each investor
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
- Implement and refine intuitive controls based on user experience and usability testing
- Iterate on the game design based on user feedback and playtesting results
- Conduct user testing to identify any issues with the game controls
- Collaborate with an artist to create high-quality graphics for the game prototype
- KRConduct user research to identify target audience preferences and game themes
- Develop a survey to gather user feedback on preferred game themes
- Use findings to inform game theme selection and prioritize target audience preferences
- Conduct interviews with target audience members to understand their preferences
- Analyze 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
- Outline basic gameplay mechanics that will define the core experience of the game
- Create clear and specific objectives for each level, ensuring they align with gameplay mechanics
- Design a series of diverse levels that challenge and engage players
- Research popular gameplay mechanics, level design techniques, and objective structures
OKRs to increase value proposition for a staff training videogame development company
- ObjectiveIncrease value proposition for a staff training videogame development company
- KRIncrease revenue from sales of training videogames by 15%
- Enhance product features and user experience to boost customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Develop partnerships with industry influencers or organizations to expand sales reach
- Improve marketing strategies to create greater awareness and interest in training videogames
- Analyze current market trends and identify target audience for training videogames
- KRIncrease customer satisfaction rating for training videogames by 10%
- Implement gamification elements to increase engagement and enjoyment
- Conduct regular surveys to gather feedback and address customer concerns efficiently
- Improve gameplay mechanics based on customer feedback
- Enhance customer support response time and effectiveness
- KRDevelop and launch at least 2 new interactive and engaging staff training videogames
- Design and develop user-friendly interfaces for seamless gameplay experience
- Test and debug the games thoroughly to ensure optimal performance and functionality
- Research and identify suitable game development platforms and tools
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to create engaging content for the games
- KRIncrease client retention rate by 20% through effective value proposition communication
- Conduct a comprehensive market research on clients' needs and preferences
- Implement regular client feedback surveys to continuously improve value proposition alignment
- Train all sales and customer service teams on effective value proposition communication
- Develop clear and concise value proposition statements for each target client segment
OKRs to develop and launch a web based multiplayer game
- ObjectiveDevelop and launch a web based multiplayer game
- KREnhance player retention by implementing a leaderboard and achieving a 30% increase in returning players
- KRIncrease user engagement by achieving a minimum of 1000 active players per week
- Increase social media presence and regularly share updates, promotions, and player achievements
- Launch weekly in-game events and competitions to keep players engaged and excited
- Implement a referral program to encourage current players to invite new ones
- Improve user interface and overall gameplay experience based on player feedback
- KRImprove game performance by reducing average server response time to below 100 milliseconds
- KREnsure a seamless gaming experience by achieving a player satisfaction rating of at least 4 out of 5
- Enhance in-game communication channels to provide prompt and effective customer support
- Conduct player surveys and gather feedback to identify areas for improvement
- Implement regular bug fixes and performance updates to optimize game functionality
- Continuously analyze gameplay data to identify patterns and enhance game features accordingly
OKRs to elevate partner game development solutions end-to-end
- ObjectiveElevate partner game development solutions end-to-end
- KRSign 15 new strategic partnerships for game development solutions
- Prepare robust partnership proposal highlighting mutual benefits
- Initiate contact and negotiate agreements
- Identify potential partners within game development sector
- KRImplement 5 scaled solutions contributing to partners' development lifecycle efficiency
- Deploy, monitor, and refine these solutions in partners' systems
- Identify areas in partners' development lifecycle needing efficiency solutions
- Design and test five scalable efficiency-boosting solutions
- KRSuccessfully retire and replace 3 outdated solutions with innovative alternatives
- Implement and transition to new solutions
- Research and select innovative alternative solutions
- Identify three outdated solutions requiring replacement
How to write your own Game Development OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability 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.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Game Development 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.
How to track your Game Development OKRs
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Game Development OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to elevate skills and effectiveness as a product owner