Getting Started with Buildbox 4: How to Make an Entire Game Using AI Prompts

Welcome to our “Getting Started with Buildbox 4 series,” where we will explore the basics of creating games with Buildbox 4. 

In our first lesson of the series, we’ll give you an overview of how you can use AI prompts and other features in Buildbox 4 to build an entire game. 

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie eager to bring your game ideas to life, this series has got you covered. We’ll walk you through each step, tossing in some pro tips so you can really make the most of the software. 

Let’s get started and have some fun making games with AI!

How to Make an Entire Game Using AI Prompts

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AI Prompts

Below, you can find all of the AI prompts used in the video. You can also watch and follow along using the BBDOC (Buildbox game file) link above. 

  • Prompt 1: Make the sky and the ground look like I’m on Mars
  • Prompt 2: Add a ship lift, spaceship, and Gazer 
  • Prompt 3: Stack 3 small platforms
  • Prompt 4: When player stands on a small platform change the platform to a random color and remove it after 3 seconds
  • Prompt 5: End the game after 30 seconds
  • Prompt 6: When the player runs into the spaceship he wins
  • Prompt 7: When the lift has a player on it start the lift moving upwards after a 2 second delay
  • Prompt 8: When the player hits a Gazer the player gets hurt
  • Prompt 9: When the player is out of life end the game
  • Prompt 10: Make the Gazer patrol in a square 
  • Prompt 11: Turn fog on
  • Prompt 12: Set the Gazer on fire

As shown in the demo video above, creating a game from start to finish using AI prompts in Buildbox 4 is quick and easy. The AI assistant in Buildbox 4 allows you to go beyond simply placing an asset. You now have the ability to input various prompts to create scenes, add special effects, timers, implement logic, adjust positions, and set the parameters for your game.

Try out the AI Assistant and experiment with different prompts!

We hope you found this tutorial helpful in starting your AI game development journey. Remember, mastering Buildbox 4 requires experimenting with its features and applying the techniques discussed. Stay tuned for our next lesson, where we’ll explore the AI command feature in Buildbox 4 in more depth.

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Tiana Crump

About Tiana Crump

Tiana Crump is a journalist and social media manager at Buildbox with a passion for inspiring others and driving brand awareness. As a gamer and creator, she enjoys sharing game development insights, tips, and success stories from the Buildbox community.