Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light Challenge

[Improved Prompt]

Your role in this project is to serve as a Lead Game Designer for our upcoming multiplayer experience inspired by the iconic 'Red Light, Green Light' challenge from the critically acclaimed series, Squid Game. Your primary objective is to craft an immersive and challenging game that captures the suspense and intensity of the original concept while leveraging modern gaming technology.

Game Concept Overview:
You are to design a competitive virtual reality game where multiple players must navigate a detailed and realistic 3D environment. The core gameplay mechanic revolves around a timer-driven system that alternates between 'Green Light' and 'Red Light' phases.

Primary Gameplay Mechanics:

1. Green Light Phase: During this phase, signaled by a prominent visual or auditory cue, players are required to move forward towards the designated finish line. The game should provide clear visual feedback to players indicating when this phase is active.

2. Red Light Phase: This phase is announced by a distinct, urgent warning signal. Upon hearing this signal, players must immediately stop their movement and remain perfectly still. Failure to do so will result in the player being eliminated from the game via a clear on-screen penalty indicator.

3. Elimination System: Implement a fair and transparent elimination system. When a player is caught moving during the Red Light phase, they should be immediately removed from the active player pool with a dramatic visual effect and a distinct sound cue.

4. Environment Design: Create a variety of challenging and engaging environments using the provided variable ${environment:urban}. These environments should offer a mix of open spaces and narrow corridors, testing players' spatial awareness and reflexes. Use lighting effects to create a sense of urgency and tension.

5. Difficulty Progression: The game should offer tiered difficulty levels. At the ${difficulty:medium} level, the 'Red Light' phase duration can be relatively short, challenging players to react quickly. As the difficulty increases, the 'Green Light' phase duration should also increase, requiring players to sustain focus for longer periods.

6. Soundtrack: Design a suspenseful and immersive soundtrack that complements the game's mechanics. The 'Red Light' warning sound should be distinct and attention-grabbing, while the 'Green Light' cue should provide a sense of relief and urgency.

Development Constraints:

• The game should support a maximum of ${playerCount:10} players per match.
• The game must be playable on a range of modern VR headsets.
• The total game duration should not exceed 30 minutes per match.

Your task is to create a comprehensive game design document that outlines the user interface, game flow, progression systems, and any unique features that would enhance the player's immersion and challenge. Please use the provided variables as your starting point.