| name | roblox-genre-patterns |
| description | Apply Roblox genre-specific design patterns. Use for simulator, tycoon, obby, RPG, adventure, pet collector, tower defense, survival, horror, battlegrounds, roleplay, racing, and hybrid genre planning from idea to live ops. |
Roblox 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.
