Please complete the form below to submit your game project proposal for consideration.
1. Who is your team?
I am currently the only confirmed team member for this project and will serve as the Project Lead, while actively recruiting experienced VoxEdit artists, Game Maker builders, and cultural writers to join the team and deliver on all outlined milestones.
- Team Name:
- Main Contact (Name & Role):
- Team Members & Roles:
- Are you a known builder in The Sandbox community?
Yes [] No
If yes, please list past projects and provide links: - Are you an existing studio?
Yes [] No
If yes, please provide links to previous projects:
2. Project Overview
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Game Title: Legends of Lagos
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Game Genre:
☐ Platformer ☐ Arcade ☐✅ RPG ☐ Shooter ☐ Visual Novel ☐ Other: -
Short Description of the Game (2–4 sentences):
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Legends of Lagos is a narrative-driven RPG adventure set in a reimagined Lagos, Nigeria. Players explore bustling districts, uncover ancient shrines, and interact with Yoruba deities like Sango and Yemoja through branching quests, cultural challenges, and hidden storylines. The game features original voiceovers, vibrant voxel-style assets, and is designed to be both immersive and educational. It will also be released as a remixable game template to help other creators tell their own city-based stories.
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Do you have previous experience building this type of game?
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This will be my first officially published project using The Sandbox Game Maker, but I have experience designing game narratives and quests in writing and creative development. I am actively learning the Game Maker tool and recruiting experienced Sandbox builders to ensure high-quality delivery.
Please share relevant links or examples:
3. Motivation
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Why are you applying for support from The Sandbox?
I’m applying for support from The Sandbox because this project “Legends of Lagos” aligns directly with the platform’s mission of empowering creators to build meaningful, interactive content. I believe this grant will help bring an underrepresented cultural story into the metaverse while also expanding the diversity of narratives available within the Sandbox ecosystem. With funding, I can recruit skilled collaborators, create high-quality assets, and deliver a remixable game experience that others can build upon. -
Why did you choose to build this project in The Sandbox?
The Sandbox offers the perfect tools for this project: VoxEdit and Game Maker allow creators like me to bring stories to life without needing to code. Its focus on user-generated content and cultural expression makes it an ideal platform for Legends of Lagos. Additionally, the ability to publish assets and remix templates means this project can live beyond a single playthrough inspiring other creators to build their own city-based mythological adventures.
4. Timeline
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Planned Milestones (include estimated dates):
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GDD Submission:(August 2, 2025)
The full Game Design Document (GDD) will be completed, outlining the game’s story, quests, core mechanics, characters, map layout, and asset needs. -
Vertical Slice: (August 9, 2025)
A working scene demonstrating key gameplay elements including one full quest, dialogue, and a playable deity encounter will be built and reviewed. -
Blockout Check: (August 13, 2025)
All major game areas will be blocked out with placeholder assets and navigation paths. Full quest logic will be mapped and prepped for final implementation. -
Alpha Check: (August 18, 2025)
A rough version of the full game will be playable from start to finish, with all quests functional, assets integrated, and major systems in place. -
Beta Check: (August 24, 2025)
The game will be refined, voiceovers added, bugs fixed, and polish applied. This version will be close to final and ready for packaging. -
Post Production / Launch: (August 28–29, 2025)
The final version will be submitted to the DAO, along with the remixable template, screenshots, gameplay footage, and the full reporting package.
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5. Team Location
(Note: This does not influence acceptance. It helps us assess budget alignment and fair compensation.)
- Country/Countries of Team Members:
The core team, including most contributors to be recruited, will be based in Nigeria, to enable in-person collaboration, local cultural accuracy, and participation in IRL meetups. However, the project will also involve remote team members or developers from other regions for specialized roles or technical input, ensuring flexibility while maintaining strong local grounding.
6. Future Plans & Sustainability
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What are your plans for maintaining or expanding the project after launch?
After launch, Legends of Lagos will be updated with new quests, mythological content, and community feedback. The game will also be released as a remixable template to inspire similar projects across Africa and beyond. -
Do you have a monetization strategy?
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If yes, describe it briefly:
We plan to monetize selected in-game assets (characters, props, outfits) through the Sandbox marketplace with royalty-based earnings. -
How do you plan to attract and retain players over time?
We’ll retain players through immersive storytelling, cultural voiceovers, seasonal updates, and remixable community content tied to African folklore.
7. Milestone Deliverables
For each milestone, please confirm your understanding and ability to deliver:
I fully understand and confirm my ability to deliver all milestone requirements listed below as part of the Legends of Lagos project
GDD Submission
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] Synopsis of game
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] Concept art, mood board
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] Game mechanics
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] Marketing & monetization plan
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] Budget breakdown
Vertical Slice
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] Focused demo level including Gameplay, FTUE, Narrative, Fun, Art Direction, and Technical review
Blockout Check
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] Level-wide check of terraforming, pathing, interactions (fights, NPCs, quests)
Alpha Check
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] First pass review of user experience, narrative, level design
Beta Check
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] Final gameplay feedback with detailed grading
Post Production
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] QA
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] Trailer and screenshots
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] Community channels active
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] Monetization ready
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] (Optional) Beta community playtest
- Where did you hear about the grant program?
[] This forum
Discord
Twitter/X
A friend or community member
Questbook
Other: ___________