Hone your skills. Master the prompt. Conquer the depths. https://www.promptcraftdungeon.com

PromptCraft Dungeon is a text-based adventure game inspired by classic dungeon crawlers, but with a modern twist: you progress by learning and applying effective prompt engineering techniques. Instead of just typing "open door", you'll learn to craft specific, clear, and structured prompts to interact with the game world, solve puzzles, and overcome challenges presented by a simulated AI-like environment.

The primary goal of PromptCraft Dungeon is to gamify the process of learning prompt engineering. It aims to take players from novice prompt users to skilled practitioners by providing:

• An engaging, adventurous context for learning.
• Progressive difficulty, introducing concepts step-by-step.
• Direct feedback on the effectiveness of player prompts.
• Practical application of techniques like specificity, iteration, persona, formatting, constraints, and evaluation.
• Comprehensive educational content with theory, examples, and practice exercises for each concept.

• Classic Text Adventure Feel: Retro terminal aesthetic with scrolling text.
• Educational Focus: Designed to teach prompt engineering skills through interactive challenges.
• Multiple Levels: Explore 13 unique themed areas, each teaching different prompt engineering concepts:
  • Level 1: Hall of First Words - Basic Action-Target structure
  • Level 2: Echoing Caverns - Specificity in prompts
  • Level 3: Parameter Chambers - Adding necessary parameters
  • Level 4: Persona Nexus - Persona-based prompting
  • Level 5: Constraint Core - Negative constraints
  • Level 6: Framework Observatory - Structured frameworks
  • Level 7: Creative Writing Realm - Narrative prompt engineering
  • Level 8: Code Forge - Code generation prompting
  • Level 9: Data Analysis Nexus - Data exploration prompting
  • Level 10: HR Management Suite - Recruitment prompting
  • Level 11: Sysadmin Command Center - Troubleshooting prompting
  • Level 12: Research Laboratory - Literature review prompting
  • Level 13: Master Prompting Citadel - Advanced integrated techniques
• Comprehensive Educational Content: Each level includes:
  • Theory: Detailed explanations of prompt engineering concepts
  • Examples: Practical examples showing concepts in action
  • Practice Exercises: Interactive exercises to reinforce learning
• Prompt-Based Puzzles: Interact with the world, solve puzzles, and unlock paths by crafting effective prompts.
• NPC Interaction: Encounter characters who provide hints, lore, and specific challenges.
• Targeted Feedback: Receive guidance when prompts are unclear, too vague, or ineffective, helping you learn why they didn't work.
• Progression System: Gain Experience Points (XP), level up, and unlock conceptual abilities/knowledge.
• Save/Load System: Automatically saves progress in your browser's localStorage. Automatically loads your last saved state when you reopen the game.
• Reset Option: Allows you to clear saved progress and start over.
• Certificate of Completion: Earn a certificate upon completing all levels and mastering prompt engineering skills.

1. Download Files: Make sure you have the following files in the same folder:
   • index.html
   • style.css
   • script.js
2. Open in Browser: Open the index.html file in a modern web browser (like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari). Double-clicking the file should usually work.

1. Read: Pay close attention to the descriptions of your location, objects, NPCs, and any specific tasks presented.
2. Prompt: Type your commands (prompts) into the input field at the bottom (where the > indicator is).
3. Enter: Press the Enter key to submit your command.
4. Observe: Read the game's response. Did it work? Did you get feedback?
5. Refine: Based on the response, adjust your next prompt to be more specific, clear, or structured as needed.
6. Basic Commands:
   • look or look around: Re-displays the description of your current area.
   • help or commands: Shows a list of available system commands (like hint, analyze, reset).
   • hint: Provides a hint for the current challenge (if available and unlocked).
   • analyze: After a failed command, provides detailed feedback on why it might have failed (if unlocked).
   • ask [NPC name] about [topic]: Interact with characters (e.g., ask guide about crystals).
   • greet [NPC name]: Greet a character.

To get the most out of PromptCraft Dungeon and truly master prompt engineering skills, follow these best practices:

1. Explore Educational Content Before Attempting Challenges:

   • Read the Theory: Before attempting each level's challenges, click the "Learn" button to access educational content. Start with the Theory tab to understand the prompt engineering concepts being taught.
   • Study the Examples: After reading the theory, review the Examples tab to see practical applications of the concepts.
   • Practice with Exercises: Complete the Practice exercises to reinforce your understanding before tackling the actual game challenges.

2. Progressive Skill Building:

   • Complete all challenges in each level before moving to the next.
   • Each level builds upon skills taught in previous levels.
   • If you're struggling with a challenge, revisit the educational content for that level.

3. Reflect on Feedback:

   • When a prompt fails, use the analyze command to understand why.
   • Pay attention to the specific feedback provided by NPCs and the game system.
   • Use this feedback to refine your approach to prompt engineering.

4. Apply Multiple Techniques:

   • As you progress through the game, combine techniques from different levels.
   • The most advanced challenges will require integrating multiple prompt engineering skills.

5. Review and Practice:

   • Periodically revisit earlier levels to reinforce fundamental concepts.
   • Use the practice exercises to hone specific skills that need improvement.
   • Try alternative approaches to challenges you've already completed to deepen your understanding.

• Automatic Save: The game automatically saves your progress to your browser's localStorage after you successfully complete a challenge or load into a new level.
• Automatic Load: When you open index.html, the game will automatically check for saved data and load it if found, allowing you to continue where you left off.
• Resetting Progress: If you want to start completely fresh, type reset and press Enter. The game will ask for confirmation. Type confirm reset and press Enter to permanently delete your saved progress for this browser. The page will then reload, showing the initial start screen.

Enjoy your journey into the PromptCraft Dungeon! Created by Christopher Bradford Questions? Feedback? Contact me at [email protected]