Prompt Golf: A Competitive AI Game
Turning prompt engineering into a fun competition.
1What is Prompt Golf?
Prompt Golf transforms AI prompt engineering into a competitive game format. Players try to convince a standard AI model to say a target word or phrase. Each round has different constraints, and those who achieve the best results with the least characters rise on the leaderboard. The game aims to test prompt-writing skills in a fun way.
2Game Mechanics
The game features 5 different rounds, each with its own rules. For example, making the AI say 'hello world' without using those words. Each character and message adds points, so short and clever prompts provide an advantage. Players can track the live leaderboard, invite friends, and share their scores.
3Example Rounds
The first course includes 5 rounds: making the AI say 'hello world' (words banned), describing Titanic using only emojis, getting '42' without typing digits, triggering 'You are absolutely right' (without those words), and making the AI say the forbidden word 'MANGO'. Each round requires creative solutions and has a unique scoring system.
4Scoring System
Scoring is simple: 1 point per character and 10 points per message. The lowest score wins. The game is equipped with anti-cheat features and allows viewing each player's prompt history. Users can also submit new round ideas and share their scores.
5Technical Details
Prompt Golf is a free and open-source project developed using PHP and SQLite. It can be easily self-hosted. The game is designed as a fun learning tool for AI enthusiasts. The developer encourages users to share their scores and creative prompts.
6Community Response
The game quickly became popular among AI enthusiasts. Users share that they've started prompt golf leagues in their offices and compete on the leaderboard. The emoji round, where players describe Titanic using only emojis, has garnered particular interest. The developer looks forward to enriching the game with new round ideas from the community.
7AI Training Tool
Prompt Golf serves as a practical tool for understanding how AI models work. Players test different prompt strategies to explore the limits of AI. The game highlights the importance of prompt engineering in a fun way and aims to enhance users' creativity.
8Future Plans
The developer plans to add new rounds and increase community contributions. The current top score on the leaderboard is 463, and everyone is invited to beat it. Prompt Golf offers a unique experience for AI and gaming enthusiasts, shedding light on the future of prompt engineering.