How to Play
Learn the core features and flow of the game, with examples from the actual UI.
Main Game Screen
This is your hub. On the left, track your character’s stats and health. In the center, follow your Life Feed as events and actions unfold. On the right, manage your “Your Circle” panel to keep an eye on relationships, jobs, and education. Use the “Age Up” button when you’re ready to advance a year and experience new life stages.
Profile Card
- Displays your current age, life stage, and location.
- Shows your country and city, which influence certain events.
- Life stage determines what actions, jobs, and events become available.
Overall Health Stats
- Tracks four core stats: Happiness, Physical Health, Intelligence, and Appearance.
- Keeping these in balance improves long-term outcomes and unlocks positive events.
Personality Profile
- Five key traits: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
- Every decision you make nudges these traits over time, shaping how your story unfolds.
Your Circle (Collapsed)
A quick-access panel to view and manage your Relationships, Occupation, and University status without taking up too much screen space.
Your Circle (Expanded)
- Browse and interact with your relationships.
- Search for and apply to new jobs.
- View your education history and degrees earned.
Job Search
- Browse available jobs, each showing salary and entry requirements.
- Apply to start your first career or switch paths mid-game.
Job Actions & Performance
- Choose work-related actions that directly impact your performance bar.
- Strong performance leads to promotions; poor performance risks warnings.
Promotion Achieved
- Promotions are checked every 2 in-game years.
- Each promotion increases salary, unlocks perks, and boosts career status.
Performance Warning
- Triggered when your job performance falls too low.
- Recover by focusing on positive job actions before the next check.
Fired
- Happens if you ignore warnings or repeatedly underperform.
- You can immediately search for a new job to get back on track.
Events & Choices
- Dynamic life events present you with multiple choices.
- Your decisions can have short-term effects or trigger long-term story chains.
Family
- View close family members and their relationship strength.
- High bonds unlock special events, support, and better outcomes.
Relationship Details
- View detailed relationship stats and progress.
- Choose specific actions to strengthen your bond with this person.