prototype

To rapidly prototype a game concept, define a clear core question, generate throwaway code, and run a playtest to gather metrics. This validates gameplay loops early without needing full production standards.

Rapid prototyping is building throwaway code to test a game concept's core question. It helps validate mechanics and UI ideas quickly, preventing delayed decisions and wasted effort before full production.

You get a structured report by loading project context, implementing throwaway prototype code, and gathering playtest metrics. The process outputs a detailed file reviewing the game concept's validity.

Yes, you can optionally spawn a creative director subagent to review your prototype. It evaluates the throwaway code and playtest metrics against the game's vision before making a final decision.

Yes, rapid prototyping requires reading existing project files to load context. This ensures the generated prototype files with standard headers align with your current game concept before planning throwaway code.

Avoid throwaway code for prototyping when your project is past early development phases. Throwaway code skips production standards, making it unsuitable for final implementation or live game mechanics.