Getting Started

Get up and running with PlayCraft in under 5 minutes.

Quick Start

1. Go to playcraft.app
2. Sign in with Google or GitHub
3. Create a new project from the dashboard
4. Describe your game in the chat panel
5. Watch it come to life!

Your First Prompt

Try something like:

Create a snake game with:
- Green snake on a dark background
- Red food that appears randomly
- Arrow key controls
- Score counter in the corner
- Game over when hitting walls

The AI will generate a complete, working game in seconds.

Interface Overview

PlayCraft uses a modern split-panel layout inspired by the best AI code editors:

Left Panel - Chat

Feature	Description
Project Dropdown	Switch projects, manage credits, access settings
Chat History	Browse and switch between chat sessions
AI Chat	Talk to the AI, see responses and next step suggestions
Credits Panel	Track your remaining credits
Chat Input	Type prompts or click suggested actions

Right Panel - Preview & Code

Feature	Description
View Tabs	Switch between Preview and Code views
Device Toggles	Preview on Desktop, Tablet, or Mobile sizes
Live Preview	Real-time preview of your game
Code Editor	Monaco editor with syntax highlighting
File Browser	Browse and edit project files (in Code view)
Terminal	View build output and logs

Resizable Panels

Drag the divider between the chat and preview panels to adjust their widths to your preference.

Tips for Better Results

Be Specific

Instead of "make a game", try "create a platformer with a jumping character, 3 platforms, and coin collection"

Iterate

Start simple, then add features one at a time. "Add a double jump" works better than cramming everything into one prompt.

Reference Existing Games

"Like Flappy Bird but with a rocket ship" gives the AI a clear mental model.

Use Device Preview

Test your game on different screen sizes using the device toggles (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile).

Next Steps

• Your First Game - Step-by-step tutorial
• Prompt Tips - Write better prompts
• Templates - Start with pre-built games