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ASCII Tower Defense Game Creation Prompt

Create a browser-based tower defense game with the following specifications:

1. Use HTML5 Canvas for rendering and JavaScript for game logic.

2. Implement a larger grid size (40x30) to allow for more strategic gameplay.

3. Represent game elements using ASCII characters:

   - Goblins (enemies): 'G'

   - Arrow Towers: 'A'

   - Cannon Towers: 'C'

   - Magic Towers: 'M'

4. Generate a random, winding path for enemies to follow, a different one for each wave. Use ^ to indicate mountains, T for trees, ~ for water/rivers, etc. Also, don't change map after towers have been placed for a wave

5. Create three types of towers with different costs, damages, ranges, and attack speeds:

   - Arrow Tower: Fast, medium damage, $50

   - Cannon Tower: Slow, high damage, $100

   - Magic Tower: Very fast, low damage, $150

6. Implement a wave system with progressively harder enemies:

   - Increase health and speed of enemies each wave

   - Spawn 10 enemies per wave, scaling with the wave number

7. Add a simple UI for:

   - Displaying current wave, lives, and coins

   - Selecting tower types

   - Starting waves manually

8. Include game mechanics such as:

   - Earning coins by defeating enemies

   - Losing lives when enemies reach the end of the path

   - Game over when all lives are lost

9. Implement tower placement logic:

   - Allow placing towers on empty grid spaces

   - Prevent placing towers on the enemy path

10. Add visual feedback:

    - Show tower range when selected

    - Display enemy health bars

11. Use a monospace font to maintain the ASCII art style.

12. Ensure the game loops continuously, updating and redrawing the game state.

Combine these elements into a single HTML file that includes the necessary JavaScript and CSS to create a fully functional, retro-style tower defense game playable in a web browser.

I would like to develop some interactive games using Claude's Artifacts feature that I can download and save as HTML web browser friendly games. Those games include all the standard ones like Tic Tac Toe, Hangman, Sudoku, Backgammon. I want the game mechanics to reflect one or two player options, include when it makes sense the following:

• turn based

• action points: you have a limited pool of AP, every action requires a set amount of AP

• Auction/Bidding: Players trade different kinds of ressources, competing with each other.

• Capture/Destroy

• Random: The result of an action is random completely or in part.

• Movement: The game involves moving avatars or ressources in a field. (scrolling or not)

• Resource Management: Players need one or more ressources to maximize/minimize a result. Or combine ressources to obtain different products.

• Tile laying: Tiles are placed on the board, tiles do not move but could be removed. They interact with the environment and adyacent tiles.

• Game Modes: The game has several states, the same commands produce different results depending on the current state.

• Memory

• Pervasive Gaming: Games that keep being played for a long time.

• Secret Partnerships:

• Avatar: Player controls an avatar.

• Asymmetric Cooperation: Each player has different abilities, players must combine their skills to win.

• Customization-Creation: Allow the player to create or cuztomize elements of the game. Could be by offering different combinations, strategies... or allowing him to create something totally unique.

• Break the fourth wall: interact with the real world.

• Modify the environment: Your actions have a permanent effect on the environment.

• Change the scale: Alice in wonderland.

• Write, draw, make annotations inside the world Collect: Collect objects, cards, pokemon...

• Feedback Loops: positive or negative feedback loops.

• Competition

• Time Manipulation: The player has some way of controlling time: rewind, stop, forward, accelerate, slow-down

• Inverted Space: like SHIFT.

• Avoider: Avoid enemies trying to crash or shoot at you.

• Shoot Stuff

• Powerups: Objects that give you a special ability, hard to find or create.

• Get to the other side: Move something from point A to point B

• Visit every location

• Time Limit

• Chain Reaction: Your actions can provoke chained reactions.

• Encircle: Circle enemy, enemy pieces to destroy him. Encircle an area to win.

• Pick card: Player must choose from a deck and pick a card(ressource) without knowing what it is. Chit pull: Randomness is added to the game by pulling ressources from a pool

• Speculation: Value of ressoruces varies during game and player must use that in his advantage. Hand management: Player uses a limited amount of cards(ressources), must adapt strategy to his hand.

• Hexagonal board

• Connections: Must make connections between elements of the board. Connections have strategic value.

• Modular board: The board is not fixed, it is built from pieces, following certain rules. Either at the start of the game or as it is played.

• Alliances: Preestablished or spontaneous. Public or secret.

• Build pattern:

• Secret placing: Player places his units but the opponent cant see them.

• Set collection: To collect more than one kind of ressources, or balance your resources.

• Simulataneous action: Players decide their next move at the same time.

• Changing skills: Players skills change as the game progresses.

Could you generate prompts and HTML wrapped browser friendly versions of a game that combines as many elements as possible and use colorful fonts that are ADA friendly?

Objective: Develop interactive, HTML web browser-friendly games using Claude's Artifacts feature. The games should include standard ones like Tic Tac Toe, Hangman, Sudoku, and Backgammon. The game mechanics should offer one or two-player options and incorporate various dynamic features and elements to enhance interactivity, strategy, and engagement.

Game Design Elements to Incorporate:

1. Core Mechanics:

   • Turn-Based: Players take turns to execute their moves.

   • Action Points (AP): Implement a system where each player has a limited pool of AP, with each action consuming a set amount of AP.

   • Auction/Bidding: Allow players to trade and compete for resources, enhancing strategic depth.

   • Capture/Destroy: Integrate mechanics where players can capture or destroy opponent assets.

   • Randomization: Include elements where the outcome of actions is determined by chance, either fully or partially.

2. Movement & Resource Management:

   • Avatar Control: Enable players to control avatars that move within the game environment.

   • Resource Management: Players manage resources to optimize outcomes or create new combinations/products.

   • Tile Laying: Incorporate tiles that interact with the environment and adjacent tiles.

   • Movement: Implement movement mechanics where avatars or resources are moved across the field, either in a scrolling or fixed manner.

3. Advanced Gameplay Features:

   • Game Modes: Include multiple game states where the same commands have different effects based on the current state.

   • Memory: Add challenges that require players to recall information or previous game states.

   • Pervasive Gaming: Design elements that allow the game to be played over an extended period.

   • Secret Partnerships: Introduce mechanics where players form hidden alliances to achieve objectives.

   • Asymmetric Cooperation: Each player has unique abilities requiring teamwork to win.

   • Customization: Allow players to create or customize game elements, such as avatars, strategies, or environments.

   • Environmental Interaction: Actions in the game have lasting effects on the environment, affecting future gameplay.

   • Feedback Loops: Integrate positive or negative feedback loops that influence player strategy.

4. Creative & Innovative Concepts:

   • Break the Fourth Wall: Design interactions where the game references or involves the real world.

   • Time Manipulation: Allow players to control the flow of time, such as rewinding or slowing down.

   • Inverted Space: Create puzzles or scenarios where the spatial logic is flipped or altered.

   • Avoidance Mechanics: Include challenges where players must avoid obstacles or enemies.

   • Power-Ups: Scatter objects throughout the game that grant temporary advantages or abilities.

   • Chain Reactions: Implement scenarios where actions can trigger cascading effects.

   • Encirclement: Develop strategies where players can encircle enemies or territories to achieve victory.

5. Game Board & Interaction:

   • Hexagonal/Modular Board: Use hexagonal tiles or a modular board setup that changes dynamically as the game progresses.

   • Secret Placement: Players place units secretly, adding an element of surprise.

   • Simultaneous Action: Players make decisions and execute moves simultaneously.

   • Hand Management: Players must strategize based on a limited set of resources or cards.

   • Speculation & Alliances: Introduce mechanics where resource values fluctuate, and alliances can be formed or broken.

Technical Requirements:

• HTML Output: The game should be downloadable as an HTML file that is compatible with web browsers.

• ADA Compliance: Use colorful fonts that are ADA-friendly, ensuring accessibility for players with different needs.

• Claude's Generation Limit: Ensure that no game exceeds the content limits that Claude can generate in a single request. Design the scope and length of the game accordingly, focusing on concise and impactful gameplay.

Prompt Generation Example: Generate an HTML-wrapped browser-friendly game that combines turn-based mechanics, resource management, and modular boards. The game should support both single-player and two-player modes, featuring customizable avatars and real-time bidding for resources. Include a time manipulation feature where players can slow down or speed up gameplay. The board should be dynamic, with tiles that interact with one another and the environment. Players can trigger chain reactions by making strategic moves, and power-ups should be hidden across the board, offering temporary advantages.

Execution: Leverage Claude's Artifacts feature to create and fine-tune these game elements. Generate prompts that guide the system to include as many of the listed elements as possible in each game, ensuring that the final output is interactive, engaging, and accessible. Keep the game's length within the limits of what Claude can generate in a single request, ensuring that the games are concise, browser-friendly, and ready for immediate play.