224+ ‘Game’ Writing Prompts
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Fantasy Sports League
Design and describe your own fantasy sports league and the rules that would govern it.
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Pitching Perfection
Write a fictional story about a middle school boy or girl who pitches a perfect game.
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Teacher’s Pet
Let’s imagine you are a teacher for a day. What would you teach your classmates and how?
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My Ultimate Recess Experience
Describe your preferred play activity during recess and why you enjoy it.
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The Missing Mascot
In your narrative, bring to life a story about a school mascot that mysteriously disappears on the eve of a big game.
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Revisiting Lighthearted Moments
Describe an innocent and fun-loving instance from your childhood that brings you happiness.
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Invent a Sport
Create your own sport, detailing its rules, the required equipment and how it’s played.
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An Innocent Abroad
Imagine a serial killer who travels the world, leaving a trail of bodies in unique locales.
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Irish Road Bowling Excitement
Write a personal narrative about participating in a game of Irish Road Bowling, detailing the incredible highs and lows of the sport.
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Journey of a Gaelic Football
Write a story from the perspective of a Gaelic football, experiencing a high-intensity match.
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Racing Camans
Imagine you’re a player in an exciting game of Camogie – an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women.
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The Thrill of Hurling
Create a short story about a thrilling match of Hurling, a traditional Irish sport.
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My Sibling, My Partner in Crime
Write about a fun or adventurous incident you and your sibling(s) had.
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The Art of Deception
Write about a charming con artist who crafts a notorious pyramid scheme, beguiling unsuspecting victims into losing their money.
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Beneath Cloaks and Daggers
Set in the Cold War era, you are a spy in the competing climate of the space race.
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Video Game Controversies
Write about a controversy in the gaming world that sparked your interest or concern.
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Impact of Video Games
Discuss the impact that a particular video game or video games in general have had on your life.
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Virtual Nightmare
A technophobe is trapped in a virtual reality game that eerily mirrors their worst fears.
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The Rickety Ouija
Pull together a tale where a harmless game with a Ouija board spirals into a frenzy of terrifying paranormal activity, with the ancient spirit refusing to go back.
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Truth or Dare
Create a story built around a childhood game of ‘truth or dare’ that leaves a lasting impact on the characters.
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A Trickster’s Game
Write a tale about a jester who uses his humor and quick thinking to trick a cunning thief.
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The Numbers Game
Write about a protagonist who starts noticing a repeating string of numbers in their day to day life, leading to a sinister discovery.
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Adventure At The School Playground
Craft a story about an unforgettable day you spent in the school playground.
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The Waiting Game
Consider the prolonged state of inactivity during hibernation and its implications on patience and waiting.
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Dealing with Differences
Detail an instance in a Thanksgiving reunion where differing opinions caused a tension.
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A Session with the Unknown
Pen a story where a group of friends start a common Ouija Board game that unexpectedly turns dramatic.
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Constructing Idea Towers
Begin with a basic idea and build a ‘tower’ of interconnected thoughts, akin to a game of building blocks. Write about a story that emerges from your idea tower.
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At Long Last, Victory
Describe an unforgettable moment when you or your team won a match or race in the spring.
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Extortion Game
Develop a narrative where a detective is blackmailed into helping a wanted criminal evade arrest.
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The After Dinner Game
Present a playful yet suspenseful scenario where a group of friends take part in a seemingly benign game that slowly turns into a grave matter.
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Cryptic Seance
Write a thriller about a group of friends who inadvertently awaken a vengeful spirit during an innocent game of ‘Ouija’.
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From Loss to Victory
Write a story about a team that constantly loses but finally wins a game against all odds.
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The Championship Game
Write a narrative about the championship game of your favorite sport, where you sub in at the last moment and make the winning play.
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Battle of Strategies
Write about a thrilling sports match where clever strategies helped your team win.
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Invent Your Own Sport
Create and describe a completely new game, explaining the rules, the field, the players, and how to win.
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Mighty Mascot Adventures
Imagine you are your school’s sports mascot for a day. Write about your experience.
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First Day as a Pro Athlete
Write about your first day as a professional athlete, playing your favorite sport.
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The Game Changer
Write about the biggest “turning point” moment in a sports match you’ve played in or watched.
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Magic Sneakers
Suppose you found a pair of magical sneakers that made you the best player in any sport you play. What would you do?
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Design Your Ultimate Sport
Create a new sport explaining its rules, equipment needed, how to score points and why people would love to play it.
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Basketball Diaries
Write a diary entry as if you are a professional basketball player prepping for the big playoffs game.
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The Game of Chess
Develop a story where a detective must utilize the principles of chess in order to solve a mysterious crime.
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Deadly Game of Chess
Write a story about two characters engaged in a cerebral battle with the plot of a murder mystery.
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Tag, You’re It in The Sky
Write about a group of friends who decide to play a game of tag while skydiving.
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Mid-Year Review
Imagine it’s halfway through the coming year and write about reviewing your progress on your New Year’s Resolution.
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Harvest Festival
Imagine that your town is holding a harvest festival. Write about how you’d like to contribute.
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Revived After Ages
Write a story about a scientist who manages to revive a creature extinct for thousands of years.
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A World of Algorithms
Picture living in a future where algorithms not only influence but make every single decision in society.
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2)From Bits to Bliss
Create a story around a couple who found love through a shared interest in an online game.
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Santa’s Screen Test
Santa Claus decides to reboot a popular Christmas movie but with a twist – he’s the lead character. What plot does he choose and how does it evolve?
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The Real Estate Game
Dracula, spat out by time into the modern day with no castle, tries to reclaim his properties worldwide.
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Adventure Playground
Remember and describe a game you used to play as a child and how it made you feel.
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Espionage Game
An intelligence agent is caught in a high-stakes game of political chess, where alliances shift rapidly.
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Choosing Sides
Write about a time when your favorite sports team lost a crucial game and how it affected you.
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Lost Traditions
Write about a cherished family tradition from your childhood summers that are no longer practiced.
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Online Love
Write a story where the main characters fall in love while playing an online multiplayer video game.
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Mysterious Mascot
Suppose your school mascot costume has been stolen just before the big game. Write about how you and your group of friends try to solve the mystery.
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Missing Mascot Mystery
Your school’s beloved mascot has mysteriously disappeared right before the biggest game of the year.
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Titan of the Seas
Write a story about a recently retired S.W.A.T. officer who witnesses a murder on the world’s largest cruise ship, and takes matters into his own hands.
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The Last Breath
Chase a horror story where a mystic proclaims the protagonist will die once they speak their next hundred words.
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Virtual World, Real Troubles
Imagine a modern-day “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” set in a virtual reality game where the players can’t log out until they find their true lover.
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Meteor Shower Mayhem
Narrate a story about a crew of space explorers who hold a yearly ‘Meteor Shower Dodgeball’ and the hilarious consequences of this year’s tournament.
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Unique Traditions
Tell about a unique tradition in your family that brings you joy or has made a significant impact on you.
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Duck, Dodge, and Dance
Write about a staid dodgeball game that suddenly turns into a spontaneous dance competition.
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Rugby Woes, Bowling Pros
Write about a group of rugby players who, due to a scheduling error, arrive at a bowling tournament instead – and decide to compete anyway.
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There’s No Crying in…Golf?
Write a crazy story where a pro-golf tournament is completely disrupted by tears.
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Tech-Savvy Tinsel
Contemplate a new Christmas tradition that integrates technology in a fun and festive way.
