Find a mechanism, understand its tradeoffs and smallest useful scope, then build your game with a design card and sample project.
192 Mechanisms32 Mechanism domain48 Art styles12 Genre guides
Guides explain combinations and are counted separately from individual mechanisms.
Genre guides
The music gives the time first, and the player acts on a chosen beat. The judgment should match the accent that was heard, and a miss should still leave the next beat playable.
Reference gamesRhythm Heaven · Thumper · A Dance of Fire and Ice
Genre guides
Being seen puts the player at a disadvantage, so patrols, light, and sound must be rules that can be read rather than a sudden failure.
Reference gamesMark of the Ninja · Invisible, Inc. · Metal Gear Solid
Genre guides
The player sets direction and power, then gives the result to collisions. Skill is predicting the path, the impacts, and the shots that remain.
Reference gamesAngry Birds · Peggle · Golf Peaks
Covers are original AI-generated style illustrations. Game names reference publicly visible design choices and remain the property of their owners. This atlas does not supply screenshots or assets from those games. Prompts and combinations are original drafts for new games.
