What game did ChatGPT create for WikiTree?

Question

Me: Create a game using WikiTree.com

ChatGPT:

Game Name: WikiTree Explorer

Game Objective: The objective of this game is to explore the genealogical information available on WikiTree.com and answer questions related to family trees, ancestors, and historical figures.

Gameplay:

1. Divide players into teams or allow players to play individually.
2. Each player/team starts with a randomly selected person from WikiTree.com.
3. The players then take turns asking each other questions about the selected person, such as birthplace, parents, children, occupation, etc. The player/team with the correct answer gets a point.
4. After a few rounds, players can choose to "move" to a new person on WikiTree.com and start again.
5. To make the game more challenging, players can also ask questions about historical events or other famous figures that may be connected to the selected person's family tree.
6. The game ends after a certain number of rounds or when all players have explored a predetermined number of family trees on WikiTree.com.

Game Variations:

1. Time Challenge: Set a time limit for each round and award bonus points for the player/team with the most correct answers within the time limit.
2. Team Challenge: Allow players to work in teams to answer questions and award points to the team with the most correct answers.
3. Category Challenge: Instead of randomly selecting a person, players can choose a category such as "US Presidents" or "Famous Scientists" and explore family trees within that category.
4. Family Challenge: Players can choose to explore their own family tree on WikiTree.com and compete against each other to see who can answer the most questions correctly about their own ancestors.

Game Benefits: The WikiTree Explorer game promotes critical thinking, research skills, and historical knowledge. Players also learn about their own family history and the genealogical information available on WikiTree.com.

Answer 1

I have contemplated a card game of similar setup, where you draw ten random relative cards, and a card for a category (like "most education" or "military" or "largest family" or "most interesting job", etc.). Each person then has to examine their hand of relatives and pick the one that has the best chance to "win" that category, and argue for their choice.

Card design would be the hardest part though, better suited if we could access the profiles on phones or something.

Answer 2

I think you'll need to give ChatGPT some more guidance. Maybe I'm missing something, but, to me, as is, the game doesn't seem like anything worth playing.

Answer 3

The original question used Chat GPT 3.5.  Here is the an answer using GPT 4.0: 

ideas:

1. Family Trivia:

   • Set the rules: Decide on the number of questions, time limit, and scoring system.
   • Select the categories: Choose categories based on your family history, such as ancestors, family traditions, and memorable events.
   • Come up with the questions: Create questions based on the categories you selected. You can use online resources or family documents to gather information.
   • Play the game: Gather your family members and start the game. The person with the most points at the end of the game wins.

2. Family Scavenger Hunt:

   • Set the rules: Decide on the number of items, time limit, and scoring system.
   • Create a list of items for the guests to find: Choose items based on your family history, such as family heirlooms, old photographs, or family recipes.
   • Consider the age group of your players: Make sure the items are age-appropriate and not too difficult to find.
   • Play the game: Give each player a copy of the list and set a time limit. The person who finds the most items within the time limit wins.

3. Family Tree Puzzle:

   • Create a puzzle using your family tree: Use a family tree software or draw a family tree on paper.
   • Decide on the level of difficulty: Choose the number of pieces based on the age group of your players.
   • Play the game: Mix up the puzzle pieces and give each player a set of pieces. The person who solves the puzzle the fastest wins.