Other ways they are called
Game Docs
GDD
Game Pitch Doc
Game Pitch Deck (slides)
Battlescars Game Doc by Cory Heald This is a tabletop prototyping method for a digital game that is done in Tabletopia
in bold are components that are in most games - other key elements may or may not be used depending on your game type.
This game doc will soon become your instructions.
Title of the Game
Creators list: List each of your names and roles
Number of Players
How long to play the game
Age+ to play the game
Overview
Highlights: Outcomes, Learning Objectives (depending on your game)
Character Cards / Land Cards
Win Conditions
Lose Conditions
Character Overview
Game SetUp
Set Up Diagram- with pictures
Game Rounds
Game Phases
How to Attack
How to track damage
Factions
Backstory
Art Style - Producers create a style guide
Similar Games - If you like this game (fill in the blank) you will like our (fill in the blank) game.