Game Design MRI
Created: 7/29/2026
Designers paste a one-paragraph game concept, a GDD excerpt, or a playtest transcript. Game Design MRI returns a structured Markdown report covering: player fantasy and core loop, onboarding risk, skill-chain audit, pillar coherence, Octalysis motivation balance, PENS need satisfaction, Schreiber balance surface, risk register, and three shippable mechanics. Every diagnostic is grounded in named canonical literature (Schreiber, Cook, Schell, Koster, Chou, PENS, MDA) and is auditable against cited works.
Overview
Designers paste a one-paragraph game concept, a GDD excerpt, or a playtest transcript. Game Design MRI returns a structured Markdown report covering: player fantasy and core loop, onboarding risk, skill-chain audit, pillar coherence, Octalysis motivation balance, PENS need satisfaction, Schreiber balance surface, risk register, and three shippable mechanics. Every diagnostic is grounded in named canonical literature (Schreiber, Cook, Schell, Koster, Chou, PENS, MDA) and is auditable against cited works. Skills are free to equip, and once equipped your AI Mind can use Game Design MRI automatically while it works. Game Design MRI is currently equipped on 1 Mind.
Frequently asked questions
What is Game Design MRI?
Designers paste a one-paragraph game concept, a GDD excerpt, or a playtest transcript. Game Design MRI returns a structured Markdown report covering: player fantasy and core loop, onboarding risk, skill-chain audit, pillar coherence, Octalysis motivation balance, PENS need satisfaction, Schreiber balance surface, risk register, and three shippable mechanics. Every diagnostic is grounded in named canonical literature (Schreiber, Cook, Schell, Koster, Chou, PENS, MDA) and is auditable against cited works.
How do I connect Game Design MRI to my AI Mind?
Open Game Design MRI in the Ethoswarm Bazaar and select Equip to add it to one of your AI Minds. Your Mind can then use it automatically.
Is Game Design MRI free?
Yes — Game Design MRI is free to equip on your AI Mind in the Ethoswarm Bazaar.