Ever finished a run of CloverPit and thought, 'I could make my own version of this'? You can — and you don't need to write a single line of code. With Rosebud, an AI game creator, you can build your own haunted slot-machine roguelike just by describing it. Here's exactly how.
Want to see the finished result first? ▶ Play DEAD ATM — a CloverPit-style game built entirely on Rosebud.
What you'll need
- A free Rosebud account.
- A rough idea of your twist — a cursed ATM, a haunted vending machine, a demonic claw machine, anything with a spin-to-survive hook.
- Ten minutes. Seriously.
Step 1: Describe your game
Rosebud builds games from plain-English prompts. Start with a clear description of the CloverPit loop, for example:
'Make a slot-machine game where the player spins to win money and has to pay off a rising debt every few rounds. If they can't pay, it's game over. Give it a dark, creepy horror vibe.'
Rosebud generates a playable first version from that prompt — reels, a bankroll, and a win condition — in one go.
Step 2: Add the CloverPit tension
The magic of CloverPit is the escalating debt. Refine your game with follow-up prompts:
- 'Increase the debt target every 3 spins.'
- 'Add a countdown showing how many spins until the next payment is due.'
- 'Add charms the player can buy to improve their odds.'
- 'Show a scary message and end the game if the player misses a payment.'
Because you're just chatting, you can iterate as many times as you want until the difficulty curve feels right.
Step 3: Set the mood
Horror lives in the presentation. Ask Rosebud to lean into it:
- 'Make the background a dark, grimy room.'
- 'Add an ominous narrator that taunts the player between spins.'
- 'Use a dirty, retro pixel art style.'
These are the exact touches — a claustrophobic room, a mocking voice, gritty pixels — that gave the original CloverPit its unsettling identity.
Step 4: Playtest and balance
Play your build right in the editor. If it's too easy, ask Rosebud to raise the debt faster or lower the payout odds. Too brutal? Do the reverse. Good slot roguelikes live or die on that risk-reward balance, so keep tuning until 'one more spin' feels irresistible.
Step 5: Publish and share
When you're happy, publish your game and Rosebud gives you a shareable link — just like DEAD ATM. Post it, send it to friends, or remix someone else's game to learn how they built theirs.
Keep exploring CloverPit
- Play a finished example: CloverPit free in your browser.
- Understand the game: what is CloverPit?
- Get better at it: CloverPit tips and strategy.
- Find more to play: games like CloverPit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a CloverPit game without coding?
Yes. With Rosebud you describe the game in plain English and the AI builds it for you — no programming, engines, or art skills required. You refine it with follow-up prompts until it plays the way you want.
How long does it take to make a slot-machine game?
A basic CloverPit-style slot game can be generated in a few minutes on Rosebud. Polishing the difficulty, art, and horror atmosphere usually takes another 10–30 minutes of prompting and playtesting.
Is Rosebud free to use?
Rosebud offers a free tier that lets you create, play, and share games. You can start building your own CloverPit-style game without paying anything.
Can I share the game I make?
Yes. Every game you publish on Rosebud gets a shareable link that anyone can play in their browser, just like the DEAD ATM example.
Andi Bucescu
Andi is the Head of Marketing at Rosebud, where she writes about the intersection of AI, creativity, and brand storytelling. She explores how generative AI is reshaping marketing strategies and creative workflows, with a focus on making complex technology accessible and cutting through the noise of modern campaigns. Her perspective is informed by undergraduate research on effective social media content and consumer psychology.