Prompting Games
What will the future look like? Prompting is now common, and the next generation will have to learn to be creative with their prompts.
I want to talk about voice-based games. There are a few voice-based prompting games to make learning fun and useful. Games like AI Dungeon and Ryft.
Core Concept
Prompting evolves from text to voice as AI voices become more lifelike and responsive, making the games more accessible and hands free during commutes or chores. Players speak natural language commands or stories. AI generates the dynamic responses, dialogue, or worlds, training creativity like improv, but with infinite branching. This prepares children for a future where voice AI handles complex tasks, demanding adaptive, vivid prompts.
Examples
- AI Dungeon: Text to voice adventures where spoken inputs drive endless stories, community scenarios add replayability.
- Ryft: A Timely Manor: Inspired by classics like Zork, a hands-free mystery with voice commands for puzzles, fully voice-acted for immersion.
- Crayola Adventures: Kids voice character and world ideas as the AI narrates personalized tales while boosting creativity.
Implementation Tips
We can build prototypes using tools like ElevenLabs for TTS, integrated with LLMs via APIs to enable real-time responses, and fine-tune voices for characters.
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Start simple:
Voice input → LLM prompt refinement → AI narration
Further, gamify with points for concise, vivid prompts (e.g., “bad: go left” vs. “sneak through misty ruins”). We can even test on platforms like Alexa or Google for accessibility.
Future Impact
In the Future, these games could rival visual titles, with AI handling “infinite dialogue” for small teams, fostering prompt fluency as essential as coding today. They make learning fun while building embedded skills, such as emotional nuance in voice prompts, for real-world AI use.
