name: mechanics-exploration
title: "Gameplay Mechanics Deep Dive"
description: "Explore core loop, mechanics, and systems"
agent: mechanics-explorer
version: 1.0.0

inputs:
  - name: concept_brief
    type: file
    required: true
    description: "Path to concept-brief.md"

outputs:
  - name: mechanics-exploration.md
    path: "_gdks-output/01-ideation/mechanics-exploration.md"
    description: "Complete mechanics documentation"

config:
  estimated_time: "45-90 minutes"
  difficulty: "intermediate"
  prerequisites:
    - "concept-brief.md"
  next_workflows:
    - "concept-synthesis"

steps:
  - id: core-loop
    name: "Design Core Loop"
    type: interactive
  - id: mechanics
    name: "Inventory Mechanics"
    type: interactive
  - id: systems
    name: "Map Systems"
    type: analysis
  - id: depth
    name: "Analyze Depth"
    type: analysis
  - id: feel
    name: "Define Game Feel"
    type: interactive
  - id: document
    name: "Create Documentation"
    type: generate