How to Design Game Concepts with ClickUp AI Agents
ClickUp provides an AI Agent called the Game Concept Designer that helps you turn rough ideas into structured, pitch-ready game concepts. This guide shows you step-by-step how to use the agent to brainstorm, refine, and document your next game.
What the ClickUp Game Concept Designer Does
The Game Concept Designer is an AI Agent inside ClickUp built specifically for game creation workflows. It helps you move from a vague idea to a complete, structured concept document.
With this agent, you can:
- Brainstorm unique game ideas from simple prompts
- Define genres, themes, and player experiences
- Outline core gameplay loops and mechanics
- Describe art style, sound, and narrative direction
- Organize your concept into a clear, sharable format
The agent works directly in your workspace, so you can keep all your notes, tasks, and documentation in one place.
How to Access the Game Concept Designer in ClickUp
To start using the Game Concept Designer, you first need access to ClickUp AI Agents.
Step 1: Open the ClickUp AI Agents Page
- Navigate to the official Game Concept Designer AI Agent page: ClickUp Game Concept Designer.
- Review the description of what the agent can do and how it supports game design documentation.
Step 2: Enable AI in Your ClickUp Workspace
If you have not enabled AI features yet, you will typically need to:
- Be part of a workspace with AI access enabled
- Have the correct plan or trial that includes AI Agents
Once AI is active, the Game Concept Designer appears among the available agents you can call from supported views and docs.
Preparing to Use ClickUp for Game Design
Before interacting with the agent, set up a simple structure in ClickUp to store your concepts and outputs.
Recommended Workspace Structure
Create a dedicated area for your game projects:
- Create a Space called “Game Design” or similar.
- Add a Folder named “Game Concepts”.
- Within that Folder, create Lists such as:
- Concept Drafts
- Gameplay Systems
- Narrative & Worldbuilding
- Art & Audio Direction
- Use Docs in ClickUp to store long-form design documentation generated by the agent.
This structure keeps every concept organized as you collaborate, iterate, and expand on ideas.
How to Start a Game Concept with ClickUp AI
Once your workspace is ready, you can begin using the Game Concept Designer agent to generate new ideas or refine existing ones.
Step 1: Create a New Doc for Your Concept
- In your “Game Concepts” Folder, create a new Doc.
- Name it after your working title or concept, for example, “Cyber Runner Concept”.
- Open the Doc and make sure AI is available in the editor bar.
Step 2: Launch the Game Concept Designer Agent
From within the Doc, open the AI menu and select the Game Concept Designer agent. This focuses the AI on game-related outputs and structure.
In your first prompt, include key details such as:
- Target platform (PC, console, mobile, web)
- Genre (RPG, platformer, puzzle, roguelike, etc.)
- Perspective (first-person, third-person, top-down, side-scrolling)
- Target audience and tone
- Any core mechanic you already have in mind
The more specific you are, the easier it is for the agent to generate a strong initial concept.
Using ClickUp AI to Build a Full Game Concept
The Game Concept Designer does more than simple brainstorming. It can guide you through building a structured concept document step-by-step inside ClickUp.
Step 1: Generate a High-Level Concept Overview
Ask the agent to create an overview that includes:
- Working title
- One-sentence elevator pitch
- Short game description
- Primary genre and subgenres
- Key player fantasy or promise
Insert this overview at the top of your Doc. This section keeps your whole team aligned on what the game is about.
Step 2: Define Core Gameplay with ClickUp AI
Next, ask the agent to describe your gameplay pillars and main loop. For example:
- Movement and traversal
- Combat or interaction systems
- Progression mechanics (XP, upgrades, unlocks)
- Moment-to-moment actions players repeat
Use headings in your Doc to separate each pillar. You can then expand each one by asking the agent targeted follow-up questions.
Step 3: Outline World, Story, and Characters
Use the agent to flesh out narrative elements, such as:
- Setting and time period
- High-level lore and world rules
- Main characters, factions, or enemies
- Story arcs or campaign structure
Keep each section concise at first. You can always ask the agent to expand individual topics later.
Step 4: Detail Visual and Audio Direction
The Game Concept Designer can also help you capture the creative feel of your game. Request sections for:
- Art style references
- Color palette ideas
- UI and HUD style notes
- Music mood and instrumentation
- Key sound effects or audio cues
These details help align designers, artists, and composers around a shared vision inside ClickUp Docs.
Refining and Iterating with ClickUp AI Agents
As your concept grows, you can continue to refine every part of it using the Game Concept Designer.
Improve Clarity and Readability
Use the agent to:
- Summarize long sections into concise bullet points
- Rewrite descriptions for different audiences (producers, investors, or team members)
- Highlight risks, challenges, and open questions
You can keep multiple versions of the same section in the Doc to compare and choose the best one.
Expand Specific Areas of the Concept
When you discover an idea worth exploring, highlight it and ask the agent to elaborate. Common expansion prompts include:
- “Expand this progression system into early, mid, and late game.”
- “Generate three alternative combat mechanics with pros and cons.”
- “Create side-quest ideas that reinforce the main theme.”
This approach lets you deepen your concept step-by-step without losing focus.
Turning Concepts into Tasks in ClickUp
After your core document is solid, you can convert parts of it into actionable work items inside ClickUp.
Create Tasks from Concept Sections
For each major part of your game design, create related tasks or subtasks, such as:
- Prototype core movement
- Design first level or tutorial
- Draft character bios
- Create concept art moodboard
Link these tasks back to the relevant sections of your Doc so the team can quickly reference the original idea.
Use ClickUp for Collaboration and Feedback
Invite team members into the Doc and Lists to:
- Comment on mechanics and story beats
- Suggest changes or alternatives
- Track decisions and revisions
This keeps all communication and feedback in a single, searchable workspace.
Best Practices for Using ClickUp Game Concept Designer
To get reliable, useful results from the agent, follow these best practices in your ClickUp environment:
- Start with specific prompts that include genre, tone, and platform.
- Iterate in small steps—overview first, then systems, then details.
- Use separate sections and headings for each topic.
- Review and edit AI output to match your voice and constraints.
- Convert finalized ideas into tasks and milestones.
Remember that the AI Agent is a creative collaborator, not a final authority. Use it to speed up ideation, not to replace your own design decisions.
Additional Resources and Next Steps
To dive deeper into the Game Concept Designer AI Agent and related features, visit the official page: ClickUp Game Concept Designer AI Agent.
If you need expert help setting up workflows, integrating AI, or optimizing your workspace for content and project management, you can explore consulting services at Consultevo.
By combining structured Docs, dedicated Lists, and the Game Concept Designer agent, ClickUp becomes a powerful hub for planning, documenting, and evolving every aspect of your game concepts from idea to production.
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