Evidence 01
CPO specialist meets with the client to understand their game concept, goals, and any challenges they’re facing. This helps establish a clear vision for the project.
CPO as a Service
Do your gaming projects need clearer product strategy, but you’re not yet ready to scale your studio and hire more people? CPO appears to be what you need. Whimsy Games can assist you! Step-by-step parenting program is not what your project needs. We are here to understand your business goals. Taking into account these goals and based on data, indicators, market conditions and cases, we help you to build a product strategy. And even the product itself. With our CPO consulting services, you can be confident that it aligns with market expectations and creates an exceptional user experience!
75professionals creating top-notch games
8years in the game industry
100+developed games
89clients trust our expertise
# your game, not a market average
15 reviews
30 reviews
24 reviews#Proof
Projects we’ve Brought to life
Seventeen CPO as a service productions. What each one is, and which part of the pipeline we owned.
#Why choose us
Why US
Three checks before anyone talks budget: who is on the build, what we have already submitted to the App Store, and which engine the game runs on. Each answer names what it is based on.
Evidence 02
CPO professional works on creating a detailed product strategy, which includes market research, identifying the target audience, and analyzing competitors to ensure the game aligns with market demands.
Evidence 03
Based on the strategy, the CPO creates a roadmap for the game’s development, prioritizing essential features and setting milestones to keep the project on track.
Evidence 04
CPO specialists work closely with the development department, design and art teams, to make everyone aligned with the product vision and deadlines, which also improves team collaboration and productivity.
Evidence 05
Throughout the development process, the CPO continuously evaluates the game’s progress, making adjustments as needed to optimize performance, quality, and scalability, ensuring the game evolves according to the initial vision.
#Scope of work
We Offer:
Whimsy Games offers CPO (Chief Product Officer) services. That means we provide expert guidance in overseeing the creation and development of gaming products. A CPO focuses on aligning game design, features, and functionality with the client’s vision and market needs. And by this we turn imagination into reality. With players in the heart, we’re here to shape the future of gaming!
01–03
Design
2 linesSystems, art and interface, agreed before you build.
Product Vision and Strategy
Defining the overall direction, goals, and vision for the game to ensure it aligns with market demands and the client’s objectives.
Game Design Oversight
Leading the design process to create engaging, user-centered gameplay, ensuring a seamless experience and innovative mechanics.
What you get
A design system, art direction and every screen the build needs.
04–06
Build
2 linesCPO as a service code, the server behind it, and device testing.
Feature Prioritization
Evaluating and prioritizing game features based on user feedback, market trends, and technical feasibility to maximize value and impact.
Product Lifecycle Management
Overseeing the game’s journey from concept through development, launch, and post-launch updates, ensuring consistent quality and relevance.
What you get
A signed build running on real devices, with the backend live behind it.
07–08
Ship and run
1 linesSubmission, review answers, and updates after launch.
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Collaborating with development, marketing, and design teams to align efforts and drive successful product execution and user adoption.
What you get
The game on the App Store, and a team still on it after launch.
#How we work
Drafting
Every stage ends with something in your hands, and with a date you can hold us to.
“Changes during the plan cost days. Changes after coding starts cost weeks.”
week 0week 5week 10week 15week 20week 25week 30
Total to App Store submission: 23 weeks from kickoff — a mid-complexity CPO as a service build. The parent mobile hub quotes 4–6 months for this band.
From brief to live game
One location through the pipeline — the same scene at five stages
#Features
Features
Four areas that decide how a CPO as a service build feels in the hand, not just what it contains.
01
Flexibility
Our CPO consulting services offer you the flexibility to choose the collaboration model that suits your needs. Whether you require part-time guidance, interim support, or a fully dedicated product officer, we adapt to your project’s scale and goals.
02
Cost-Effectiveness
Save on hiring expenses, bonuses, and long-term commitments by opting for our “pay-as-you-go” model. Working with an external CPO is a cost-efficient way to access high-level product expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire.
03
Instant Availability
Forget months of searching for the right product leader. With Whimsy Games, you can onboard an experienced CPO in just a few days, ensuring your project maintains momentum and stays on track.
04
Data-Driven Decision Making
Our CPOs leverage player feedback, market trends, and performance analytics to make informed decisions. This approach ensures your product strategy is aligned with user expectations and delivers maximum impact.
05
Cross-Functional Leadership
Our CPOs bridge the gap between designers, developers, and marketers, ensuring all teams are aligned with the product vision. This seamless collaboration guarantees a cohesive and successful execution.
06
Strategic Product Vision
Whimsy Games helps you define and refine your product’s long-term vision. We ensure your game aligns with market demands and user expectations, paving the way for its success.
#Tech
Engines & tooling we ship on
We pick the stack to fit the title, not the other way around. Most shipped work runs on Unity and Unreal, with custom backends and live-ops tooling layered on top.
AI assistants for generating concepts, textures, character variations, and LODs. We use them as accelerators for senior artists, not as replacements.
Not sure which level you need?
Tell us what you have — an idea, a document, or a half-built game — and we'll say which one fits and what it would cost.
#Ways to work
Two starting points one team
Same team and the same guarantees — different first questions, different proof, different price band.
Drag the handle — or tap either side
The same on both routes
- Every estimate itemised — cut any line before work starts
- Store submission handled: optimisation, compliance, release
Recommended
Vision-faithful build
from $150,000
- What's included
- Design, art and UI · development and backend · QA · store submission
- You sign off at
- Prototype, first playable, beta
- You walk away with
- The finished game and its source code, owned by you
- How long
- 6–12 months to submission
If the first playable doesn't make you smile, we rework the stage at no cost — until it does
#Terms
The Value of Whimsy Games
They don't change by service, by budget or by client.
Ready, Set, Go!
No waiting for respawns. We’re fast and always game to start!
Level Up Instantly!
Scale your project like a pro, from pixel beginnings to epic quests.
Win More, Spend Less!
Get legendary results without emptying your loot chest.
Play Flawlessly!
Every project gets our champion-level QA. No bugs allowed!
Genres we create
Explore the reference builds from our project portfolio.
Part-Time CPO
Works on a flexible schedule, dedicating only a portion of their time to overseeing the product strategy. They typically work with smaller companies or startups that need high-level guidance without the need for a full-time executive. This role is often ongoing, with the CPO providing strategic insights, prioritizing features, and guiding the product development process on a less frequent basis.
Free for new projects
Can't describe your game yet? Free consultation in 48 hours
Three lines is enough — your name, your email and the idea as you have it. You get back our first questions and an honest read on scope.
#Testimonials
What our clients think about us
Direct quotes from the founders and directors who signed the work, published where you can check them.
Whimsy was the first outsourcing partner that actually felt like an extension of our internal team. Daily standups, transparent burndowns, and art that didn't need three revision passes.
They took over live ops without a single dropped event. Retention grew a quarter in a row — and our internal team finally slept.
Asset specs written by people who integrate them. Fewer rework loops than any vendor we tried in eight years.
We strive for excellence
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Direct answers
Questions producers and founders ask before signing. If yours isn't here — the form below lands in our inbox, not a sales queue.
A CPO at Whimsy Games takes the lead in shaping the big picture of your game. We’ll help define the vision, strategy, and roadmap to make sure your game not only meets your goals but also connects with your audience. From prioritizing features to working with our devs, they ensure everything’s moving smoothly from start to finish.
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