The Jam Mixer: Game Idea Generator

The Jam Mixer by Akvat Games is a lightweight idea generator built for game jams and prototyping. Click (or tap) to mash up fresh concepts, lock the parts you like, and keep remixing until inspiration strikes.

What it does

• Generates concise, remixable prompts across multiple panels (themes, mechanics, twists, constraints).
• Lock any panel you like, then refresh the rest.
• Copy your final prompt in one click/tap for easy sharing.

Share your results

Got something wild? Post your funniest pulls, your best prompts, or even full games made from them on the Discussion Board. We’d love to see what you create!

Controls

• Click “The Jam Mixer” → Generate a new concept (all unlocked panels).
• Lock/Unlock → Freeze or free each panel.
• Click a panel → Generate only that panel (unless locked).

Web

• Mouse only

Mobile

• Tap to generate and lock as above
• Tap generated sentence to copy

Download (Desktop)

• Mouse to generate and lock
• C to copy generated text

Tips

• Lock one panel you like, then iterate the rest.
• Combine two “almost there” prompts into a single brief.
• Set a short timer and commit to the best result when it dings.

Great for

• Game jams (Ludum Dare, GMTK, Mini Jam, Weekly Jams)
• Prototype sprints and brainstorming
• Classrooms, clubs, or team warm-ups