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case_type: examples_index
source_status: synthetic
contains_private_project_info: false
license_status: repo_safe
intended_use: example_catalog
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# Game Concept Architect Examples

This directory contains public-safe examples for `$game-concept-architect`. Entries must be synthetic, public, or explicitly cleared, and must not contain private project information.

## Entries

| example | case_type | source_status | input_type | skill mode | output file | what it demonstrates | whether it is synthetic/public/cleared | contains_private_project_info |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Clockwork Garden Defense | synthetic_example | synthetic | one-line game idea | concept_architecture | [clockwork-garden-defense.md](./clockwork-garden-defense.md) | Turns a compact tower-defense idea into seed extraction, assumptions, player promise, core loop, scope gate, and validation plan. | synthetic | false |
| Clockwork Garden Defense Illustrated | synthetic_example | synthetic | one-line game idea plus generated illustration | concept_architecture | [clockwork-garden-defense-illustrated.md](./clockwork-garden-defense-illustrated.md) | Shows how a synthetic concept can include public-safe visual framing without relying on a real project. | synthetic | false |
| Tiny Crew Space Salvage | synthetic_example | synthetic | one-line game idea | concept_architecture | [tiny-crew-space-salvage.md](./tiny-crew-space-salvage.md) | Demonstrates tactical survival pressure, assumption tracking, and prototype validation from a fictional premise. | synthetic | false |
| Dream Postman Card Adventure | synthetic_example | synthetic | one-line game idea | concept_architecture | [dream-postman-card-adventure.md](./dream-postman-card-adventure.md) | Demonstrates rule-changing card adventure architecture and uncertainty handling from a fictional premise. | synthetic | false |

## Public Boundary

Do not add examples derived from private projects, client work, unreleased roadmaps, local work logs, or private overlays. If source status is unclear, mark the entry `needs_review` instead of treating it as public.