These world building prompts come from 3000 World Building Prompts, which you can get at Amazon. This section is focused on creating games and sports.
- What is the name of this game?
- What Earth game(s) does it resemble?
- How popular is this game?
- Is this a tabletop game?
- Is it played on a field?
- If so, how is the playable area defined?
- How large is the playable area?
- Is it played outside on the ground?
- Is it played in the air?
- It is played in water?
- Are there professional leagues for this?
- How well paid are players?
- Is this a team sport?
- If so, how many players on a team and what are their roles?
- If so, are any positions more elite?
- Can players be substituted and under what conditions?
- Can a player who leaves the game return?
- What skills do players (at each position) need?
- Is training required?
- What age ranges play this?
- What happens if a player or a ball, for example, goes out of bounds?
- Is anyone (species, etc.) restricted from playing?
- Is anyone favored or have an advantage?
- What social classes play this?
- Do only elites watch it?
- How well educated are audiences?
- What items are needed to play the game?
- What equipment do players wear?
- Do referees or umpires exist? How good are they?
- If penalties exist, what infraction(s) cause one?
- What is the punishment for each infraction?
- Is cheating rampant?
- Are players unnecessarily violent?
- Are fans violent when their team/player loses?
- Is the game or sport known for civility or violence?
- How are points scored?
- Is there more than one way?
- How is a victor chosen?
- Are ties possible?
- Is there an overtime?
- Is the game timed? What are the increments?
- Are there any tournaments?
- Is a tournament at the end of the season?
- Are there “major” competitions throughout a season?
- Are there seasons?
- What is the prize? What is it called?
- Are there any famous players and who are they? What are they famous for?
- Are any of your main characters former players?
- If so, do some of their skills originate with this?