Arcade retry
A retro arcade 'game over' display: the glowing headline, the mistake that ended the run in terminal type, then a continue countdown with two options — the post's fix highlighted as the way to play again, the old habit as the other. A playful way to land a don't-do-this, do-that post.
When the AI picks it
MarketiQ’s Creative Director favours the Arcade retry for posts that entertain, teach or start a conversation, when the message is a contrast (this, not that) or one sharp insight. It is built first to entertain.
It reads each post’s goal and shape first, then its own words, the platform and the facts you have, and offers this template only where it fits.
Who it’s for
Any business. Nothing in it assumes what you sell, so the Director can offer it to a software company, a café or a coaching centre alike — whenever the post fits.
Platforms and sizes
| Size | Where |
|---|---|
| 4:51080 × 1350 px | Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, Pinterest, Reddit |
| 1:11080 × 1080 px | Ads |
| 9:161080 × 1920 px | TikTok |
| 16:91600 × 900 px | X, YouTube, Blog |
Single image. Each size is laid out for its canvas, not cropped; the sample above is the 4:5 version.
What it needs
Only your post. It is made from your copy and your brand kit — there is nothing else to prepare.
Rules the AI follows
Word for word from the template library. The Director follows the copy rules when it writes into the template, and the visual review checks every creative against the visual rules.
Copy rules
- The cause is the mistake the post warns about; 'play again' is the fix the post recommends, in its words; keep it light — never mock the reader.
Visual rules
- A dark screen with faint scanlines: a glowing brand-colour 'GAME OVER' in wide mono capitals, the cause in terminal type, a 'CONTINUE?' line with a countdown tile, and two options — the fix as a solid brand bar with a play arrow, the old way as an outlined bar.
- Kicker and website on top, the logo bottom-left and a brand reply pill bottom-right.
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Scavenger hunt
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Make a Arcade retry with your brand.
MarketiQ writes the post, picks the template that carries it best — this one, when it fits — and fills it with your logo, colours, facts and copy.