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name: video-game-concept-generator
description: "Brainstorm unique ideas for an indie video game, including mechanics and story. Use when the user wants help with Video Game Concept Generator. Related topics: creative, gaming, writing."
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# Video Game Concept Generator

Brainstorm unique ideas for an indie video game, including mechanics and story.

## How to use this skill

1. Ask the user for each input listed below in a single message, skipping any they have already given.
2. Where options are listed, offer them, but accept other answers too.
3. Fill the answers into the prompt template, then follow the completed prompt to produce the result.

## Inputs

- **Preferred Genre** (choose one: Platformer, RPG, Roguelike, Puzzle, FPS, Visual Novel)
- **Art Style preference** (choose one: Pixel Art, Low Poly 3D, Hand-drawn, Realistic)
- **Target Platform** (choose any: PC/Steam, Mobile, Console, Web)
- **Core Mechanic Idea (Optional)** (longer free text)
- **Mood/Theme** (choose one: Dark & Gritty, Wholesome/Cozy, Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Humorous)
- **Generate 3 distinct concepts?** (choose one: Yes, No)

## Prompt template

## Introduction
Generate a fresh, exciting concept for your next game jam or indie project.

## Preferences
- Preferred Genre: {{Preferred Genre}}
- Art Style preference: {{Art Style preference}}
- Target Platform: {{Target Platform}}

## Concept Constraints
- Core Mechanic Idea (Optional): {{Core Mechanic Idea (Optional)}}
- Mood/Theme: {{Mood/Theme}}
- Generate 3 distinct concepts? {{Generate 3 distinct concepts?}}

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**Goal**: Output detailed game pitches including the Hook, Core Loop, and Story Synopsis.

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Source: [Video Game Concept Generator on PromptBuild](https://promptbuild.io/prompt/vpUbFflj0MzSLvgjOS7q/video-game-concept-generator)