Once the slider fills up, the game automatically transitions to Production .
: Combinations like Casual/Hardcore or Horror/All Ages, which typically result in poor sales and low ratings. Studio Management & Scaling Staff Limits : You can have a maximum of 7 staff members (including yourself). Specialization
Airplane, Airport, City, Colony, Dungeon, Evolution, Government, History, Military, Space, UFO.
Train staff members to specialize in specific areas (e.g., Graphics, Sound) to boost game quality. 5. Research and Engine Development Research is crucial for adding new features to games.
Match your target audience to the platform’s demographic strength. For example: Great for Casual, good for Young/Everyone.
Always generate game reports. They show you exactly what went wrong and help you refine your topic/genre choices for future games.
Release your big game on Month 2 of any year. Pirates in 1.7.6 are less active in Q1 (Months 1-3). Releasing in Q3 (Aug-Oct) results in 55% piracy.
Note: As of mid-2026, this guide covers the core mechanics and established optimal strategies for version 1.7.6. The game's core gameplay loop remains about balancing creativity, research, and timing. 1. Getting Started: The Garage Era (1.7.6 Edition)
Alien, Game Dev, Military, Sci-Fi, Werewolf, Zombies Adventure: Detective, Fantasy, Law, Romance, Time Travel
Ensure no single employee is allocated to consecutive heavy phases. If a worker handles Level Design in Phase 2, let them rest during Phase 3. Overworked staff generate bugs instead of points.
Detective, Fantasy, Law, Life, Medieval, Mystery, Ninja, Pirate, Time Travel, Vampire.
are classic "Great" combinations that provide a score multiplier. The 20% Rule
By following this guide, you should be able to navigate the complexities of , create legendary games, and build a successful game empire.
points while adhering to specific genre and audience combinations
Do not jump from Small to Medium games until you have a custom engine with at least 4 features.
Follow this guide exactly, and you will transform from a garage coder into a billionaire publisher before the end credits roll in Year 20. If you get a 10/10 review on your first MMO, drop a comment below—because in 1.7.6, that requires near-perfect execution.
