Basic GDK:
Game development kits (GDKs) are extensions to the Rad9 platform which allow for the rapid deployment of a family of similar games. A basic GDK provides the implementation of the game mechanics and math, but employs XML files to externally define the details of such. The implementation includes game recovery, play logging and recall, bonus mechanics, progressive triggers, etc.

A basic GDK does not include the graphical aspect of the game, but defines abstract interfaces for the interaction between the game mechanics and the graphical representation. This type of GDK is geared towards costumers who wish to employ their own graphical engine but do not wish to develop the rest of the system.

Full GDK:
Includes the features of the basic GDK with the addition of all the graphical aspects of the game. If treated as a development kit, the graphical side is driven by XML files in order to provide the flexibility required to create a variety of similar games, analogous to the basic GDK functionality. True 3D graphics available if supported by hardware.

Full GDKs are useful for customers who wish to deploy a series of similar games but only worry about the game design and graphics, leaving the software development to IHSoft.