FigmaGotchi · Figma x Contra Hackathon

Context

Participated in the Figma x Contra hackathon to stress-test Figma Make’s AI capabilities. Fueled by nostalgia, I set out to build a digital pet game reminiscent of a classic Tamagotchi from scratch.

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Choosing a friend: dog, cat or axolotl, a name and the start of care

The dog as a baby: fluffy puppy, the first day of care

The same dog as an elder: grey coat, calmer look

The cat as a teen: lean, with a ginger coat

The axolotl as an adult: bigger gills and a pink body

Mini game: catch the star before the 15 second timer ends

Pet status: health, hunger, happiness, age, form and mood

Settings: lifespan of 1, 7 or 30 days and a growth preview of every age form

Solution

FigmaGotchi is a playable interactive prototype wrapped in a pseudo-3D portable console shell. I designed the core gameplay loop to track the pet’s age, hunger, and energy levels, while leveraging AI to generate all visual assets.

Tech stack

I used AI to generate the interface layouts and populated them with custom stylized assets. The project served as a hands-on exploration of how prompt-driven design automates UI state creation and fast-tracks rapid concept assembly.

Highlights

Generated a functional game interface structure using Figma Make.
Created all 3D graphics and patterns using AI agents.
Moved from initial idea and prompting to a finished concept within the tight hackathon deadline.