AI prompts for game art
By Avia Shavit, Product Lead, Genie LabsLast updated
31 prompts the Genie team uses for real game art production: characters, LiveOps reskins, icon and card sets, offers, store and CRM art, localization and social. Each one comes with what to fill in, when to use it in a live game, what breaks, and how to fix it. Copy the prompt, or run it in Genie with your own characters and styles.
All prompts · 31
CharactersAsset turnaroundA 3x3 turnaround sheet from one front view, before 3D or outsourcing.
CharactersCharacter expressionsNine emotions in one sheet for dialogue, emotes and win screens.
CharactersCharacter poses setA batch of on-model poses for stickers, marketing and the character's dataset.
CharactersPose referencePut your character in the exact pose from a photo or sketch.
CharactersAdd character to sceneDrop a hero into existing art, lit like the scene.
CharactersMulti-character sceneTwo or more cast members in one image, each still themselves.
CharactersCharacter rig breakdownA parts sheet for 2D skeletal animation.
CharactersCharacter idle animationA short looping idle for lobbies and store pages.
LiveOps and seasonalSeasonal reskinThemed versions of buildings, items, UI and characters, still recognizable.
LiveOps and seasonalOutfit changeA new costume on your character, same pose and face.
LiveOps and seasonalOutfits conceptingSeveral skin directions for one review.
LiveOps and seasonalLighting changeNight, golden hour or dramatic light, without repainting.
Asset setsThemed card setA full collectible album with one theme and one look.
Asset setsIcon setInventory, shop and event icons that read as one set.
Asset setsArt packThe whole event kit (characters, logo, background, icons) at once.
Asset setsProgressionUpgrade tiers, evolutions and damage states, from scratch or from a live asset.
Asset setsIconify an assetTurn a detailed render into an icon that reads small.
Concept and styleSketch to renderAn approved sketch, finished in your game's style.
Concept and styleBackground conceptingSeveral directions for a level, map or lobby, with room for UI.
Concept and styleStyle referenceBorrow the palette, light and texture of any image, without copying it.
Offers and monetizationAdd currencies to imageYour coins and gems in offer art, on-model and lit like the scene.
Offers and monetizationPile of currenciesSmall, medium and large packs from one prompt.
Offers and monetizationMaterial variantsOne item in wood, silver, gold or any rarity material.
Store, CRM and localizationMulti-language localizationOne image in 5 to 15 languages, or with your approved translations.
Store, CRM and localizationText editingUp to 10 copy variants of one creative for A/B tests and late fixes.
Social and marketingAnnouncement postAn update, event or sale post with your characters and a readable headline.
Social and marketingResize for every platformFeed, stories, banners and store placements from one creative, or a 4K upscale.
Editing and modelsCompare image modelsThe same prompt on several models, side by side, plus how to see which models are available.
Editing and modelsRecolorNew colors for part or all of an asset, shape and shading kept.
Editing and modelsChange camera positionA new angle on existing art, without redrawing.
Editing and modelsBatch remove backgroundUp to 10 clean cut-outs at once.
Browse by category
Characters8Turnarounds, expressions, poses, scenes, rig parts and idle animation.LiveOps and seasonal4Event reskins, outfits and lighting for the LiveOps calendar.Asset sets5Card albums, icon sets, art packs, upgrade progressions and icons.Concept and style3Sketch to render, background concepts and style references.Offers and monetization3Currency in offer art, store packs and rarity tiers.Store, CRM and localization2Every language and every copy variant from one approved image.Social and marketing2Announcement posts and every platform's format.Editing and models4Recolor, camera angles, cut-outs, and how to pick the right model.
How do you get good results from these prompts?
Four habits show up on almost every page:
- Use your own characters and styles. Call them with @. A saved character or style beats any description.
- Attach a reference. A clean image on a plain background gives the model less to guess.
- Say what must stay the same. Most failures are the model changing something you didn't ask it to change.
- Test more than one model. Models differ a lot by asset type. Compare image models shows you how.
When a prompt works, save it as a skill. Then the whole team gets the same result, and the next event starts from it.
Where to start
- Sketch to render: an approved sketch, finished in your game's style.
- Seasonal reskin: the next event, across every asset.
- Asset turnaround: every angle before handoff.
- Multi-language localization: every market on launch day.
FAQ
Can I use these prompts outside Genie?
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You can copy any of them. The parts that keep results on-model, like @ characters, @ styles, skills and the canvas, are Genie features, so results are most consistent there.
Who writes and tests the prompts?
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The Genie product team. Every page reflects how the prompt behaves in production use, including what goes wrong.
How often is the library updated?
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When prompts change or new models arrive. Each page shows its last-updated date.
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