Jam Idea Generator

Jam Idea Generator is a small Python tool that helps you break the “what do I make?” block right before a game jam. It generates Theme, Mechanic, Constraint, Goal, Setting, and Twist --> into copyable prompts.

What it does

• Generates structured jam ideas (theme + mechanic + constraint).
• Uses rich for readable, colorful terminal output.
• Uses textual to give it an interactive TUI feel.
• Uses pyperclip so you can copy the idea to your clipboard instantly.

Why?

Sometimes a jam theme is too broad, or you just want a tighter concept to build around. This tool gives you a starting point that is specific enough to make, but open enough to put your style on.

Features

• One-key idea generation (Press SPACE).
• Multiple idea “slots” (theme, mechanic, constraint, goal, setting, twist).
• Clipboard support for fast copying
• Runs in the terminal, no extra UI needed.

How to run

1. Install Python 3.
2. Install the dependencies:
   • pip install rich
   • pip install textual
   • pip install pyperclip
3. Run the script from your terminal (make sure both data.json and style.tcss are in the same folder as the script).

Typical output

The tool will give you something like:

• Theme: “Forgotten technology”
• Mechanic: “Single resource loop”
• Constraint: “Everything must fit in one screen”

Then you can press the copy option to send it to your clipboard.

Who made it

Made by @egeltorp

License / use

Use it for jams, prototypes, school projects, or just to warm up.