Spilprojekt

Spilprojekt is a term used in Danish-speaking contexts to describe an initiative to design, develop, and release a game. The term blends 'spil' meaning game and 'projekt' meaning project. It is applied across both digital games and non-digital formats such as board games and is common in educational settings as well as in professional studios.

In education, spilprojekter are often capstone projects or coursework to teach game design, programming, art, and sound. In industry, a spilprojekt may refer to a production or an internal R&D effort with defined milestones and deliverables.

A typical spilprojekt follows a lifecycle that includes concept development, preproduction, production, testing, and release or deployment. Teams usually emphasize prototyping early and iterating on gameplay through playtests and feedback.

Common roles include a project manager, game designer, programmer, artist, animator, sound designer, and quality assurance tester. Teams may use agile or other iterative methods, with structured milestones and regular reviews.

Key methods are prototyping, playtesting, user-centered design, risk management, and budgeting. Tools vary by platform but often involve version control, game engines, and issue trackers.

Outcomes of a spilprojekt include a playable product, design and technical documentation, and a plan for post-release support or updates. Evaluations focus on usability, gameplay quality, technical performance, and alignment with goals.

See also: game development, project management, prototyping, agile, educational design.