roblox-genre-patterns

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.