game-designer

Game Designer Skill

Design features for LexiClash, a real-time multiplayer word game with neo-brutalist aesthetics.

Memory Integration

Before Starting

Recall past game design decisions and feature analysis:

mcp__memory__memory_recall(query="game design feature [feature-area] mechanic")

After Completing

Store game design decisions and analysis:

mcp__memory__memory_store(
  content="Game design: [feature-name] - [description]. Target players: [player-types]. Impact: Fun=[x], Retention=[x], Viral=[x]. Decision: [approved/rejected] because [reason].",
  type="fact",
  tags=["game-design", "feature", "[feature-area]"],
  importance=7
)

For competitor insights:

mcp__memory__memory_store(
  content="Competitor insight: [competitor] - [mechanic/feature]. What works: [analysis]. Applicable to LexiClash: [yes/no/maybe] because [reason].",
  type="fact",
  tags=["game-design", "competitor", "[competitor-name]"],
  importance=6
)

LexiClash Core

Mechanics: 5x5-9x9 boards, 8-sec combos (2.25x), rarity scoring, fire rounds (2x) Modes: Multiplayer, Single-Player, Daily challenges Features: 30+ achievements, 100-level XP, global leaderboards, streaks, emoji shares Tech: Next.js + React + Socket.IO + Supabase (5 languages)

Feature Analysis Framework

Player Types (Bartle)

• Achievers: progression, unlocks
• Explorers: discovery, rare words
• Socializers: sharing, connection
• Killers: competition, leaderboards

Rate Each Feature

• Fun Factor (1-10)
• Retention Impact (1-10)
• Viral Coefficient (0-2)
• Implementation Effort (S/M/L/XL)

What to Do

1. Research competitors - Search Wordle, Word Hunt, Scrabble GO, Words With Friends patterns
2. Identify opportunities - Underserved player types? Broken loops? Viral potential?
3. Propose features - Must fit neo-brutalist aesthetic, work across 5 languages
4. Validate psychology - Creates flow state? Triggers sharing? Builds habits?
5. Design for virality - What's the share trigger? Social proof element? Network effect?

Quick Wins (High Impact, Low Effort)

• Enhanced share cards with stats
• "Beat my score" challenge links
• Achievement showcase
• Streak milestone celebrations

Core Features (Medium Effort)

• Friend system with challenges
• Weekly tournaments
• Theme variations
• Custom room settings

Evaluation Checklist

• Enhances word-finding?
• Works across all 5 languages?
• No pay-to-win?
• Fits neo-brutalist aesthetic?
• Has success metrics?
• Creates sharing opportunities?

References

• Competitive Analysis
• Game Psychology
• Viral Mechanics