Game Design Spec

Tren is a third-person puzzle action game in the setting of a miniature rail transportation empire.

The comprehensive Tren Set is a full kit of elements you can use to build your own tracks.

Here’s a nice digestible list of what you’ll find in the collection.

Tren#

Our main character, as it were. We strongly advise you not to dive into its logic unless you really know what you’re doing. The rest of the Tren Set is shaped around its properties.

Tren-Mobiles#

Other vehicles that can be used in your creations, and a few essential elements you’ll need with them.

Tracks#

Many, many, many track pieces, in the following sub-collections:

• Straight Tracks - straight pieces of all sorts.
• Junctions - what you need when you cross two or more tracks.
• Curved Tracks - curved pieces of all sorts.
• Challenge Station - your “portal” from world map to track.
• Stunts & Tricks - ramps, loops and jump/land helpers.
• Ramp Tracks - slopes, ramps and bumps.
• Switches - give players alternate routes, branches, sidings and what-have-you.
• Magnetic Tracks - the full set of MagniTrak™ pieces for your upside-down needs!
• Glide-Railz - Glide-Railz and all the Sledz, Nodez and Endz you need to go with them.
• Double-Width - for safe landings you need a bit of space.
• Banks & Twists - spicy bits for thrills.

Gadgets & Helpers#

Essential bits of logic such as camera helpers and game logic, to make your tracks sing.

Interactive Accessories#

Gameplay stuff your players will interact with, in the following sub-collections and groups:

• Signal Broadcasters - Signal Transmitter and Receiver, for triggering events.
• Kiosk - to give players hints and tips.
• Checkpoint - give players a place to restart from.
• Vehicle Swap Docks - Tren Swap Dock, Helipad Dock and Landing Zone, for switching vehicles.
• Boosts, Buttons & Gates - various gameplay essentials.
• Moving Tracks - sliding, tilting, raising and lowering, it’s all here.
• Signs, Barriers & More - control player progress or warn them of hazards.

Danger Zone - potentially hazardous gameplay contraptions.

Track Accessories#

Everything you need to make your tracks safe and strong, in two sub-collections:

• Supports - crash barriers, girders, straps and adaptors.
• Pillars and Posts - plastic and wooden pillars to hold up track, plus joints to join them up and pieces to build your own.

Tren Tracks#

All the lovely music tracks from the game.

Tunnels#

Large selection of tunnel pieces, as well as the means to make your own.

Cargo Management#

All of BeechCorp’s contraptions for loading and unloading cargo, plus a set of elements to use to make your own if you’re an advanced dreamer.

Containers & Wagons#

Every type of carrier, from plain old flatbed wagon to highly specialised liquid containers, plus cargo, in two sub-collections:

• Cargo & Containers - the full range of cargo types.
• Wagons - all BeechCorp wagons.

Art Elements#

A truly massive selection of decorations for your tracks, in the following sub-collections:

• Attic - from chipboard to tools to packing peanuts.
• Toys & Games - a mixed variety of playthings.
• The Village - miniature human figures and props.
• Boardgames - boardgame-related props.
• Tech Wizard - retro tech and consoles.
• Craft Room - crafting supplies and tools.
• Sweet Shop - retro sweeties.
• Home Comforts - hygge essentials and gardening stuff.

The Void - Tren-styled floor, Sky, Grades and associated logic. Stamp one in a scene to start a track.