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roblox-genre-patterns
About roblox-genre-patterns
A design skill for Roblox creators that organizes genre conventions into prompts for developing a game concept. It combines genre-specific patterns with checks for onboarding, progression, social play, monetization, updates, mobile controls, and security.
Key features
- 01Genre-specific design lenses
- 02Checklist for core game systems
- 03Output for genre fit and differentiators
- 04MVP and live-ops planning
- 05Retention and production risk review
Use cases
- 01Choosing patterns for a Roblox genre
- 02Adding a distinct twist to a familiar game loop
- 03Planning an MVP and update pipeline
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ ashexplained/ roblox-skills --skill roblox-genre-patternsAfter installing, type/roblox-genre-patternsin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMERoblox Genre Patterns
Goal
Use proven Roblox genre patterns without copying them blindly.
Genre Lenses
- Simulator: satisfying repeat action, upgrade ladder, prestige, pets, zones.
- Tycoon: visible build progress, income pacing, co-op or competition, rebirth.
- Obby: immediate challenge, fast retries, checkpoints, cosmetics, UGC-like flex.
- RPG/adventure: quests, zones, combat, loot, bosses, social parties.
- Pet collector: hatch loop, rarity, trading, collection book, events.
- Tower defense: waves, units, upgrades, co-op, map rotation, balance.
- Survival: resource loop, risk/reward, base building, social tension.
- Horror: atmosphere, pursuit, team survival, replayable objectives.
- Battlegrounds: combat readability, matchmaking, ability balance, anti-exploit.
- Roleplay: identity, customization, social spaces, user-generated stories.
- Racing: short sessions, upgrades, ghosts, leaderboards, events.
Pattern Checklist
For any genre, define:
- First 30 seconds.
- Core loop.
- Progression ladder.
- Social hook.
- Monetization fit.
- Content update cadence.
- Mobile control risks.
- Security-sensitive systems.
Output
Return:
- Genre fit.
- Differentiating twist.
- MVP feature list.
- Live-ops content pipeline.
- Biggest retention and production risks.
Next
Fold the chosen patterns into a concept with roblox-game-ideas, lock it with roblox-to-prd, and shape the first-session flow with roblox-game-ux.
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