Is there a game where you can live in Accra?

Accra life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Accra, on a 3D map of the city and the coast. You describe a character, and the game starts your life there. The people have jobs, homes, and plans, and they text you. It is free.

Start a life in Accra

Life in Accra

Accra is the capital of Ghana, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Markets, music, and food stalls fill the streets from morning to night. Many people work in trade, and the beaches fill up on weekends.

Where to live in Accra

Osu

Oxford Street, with shops, restaurants, and music late into the night.

Jamestown

An old fishing quarter with a lighthouse, boxing gyms, and street art.

Labadi

Labadi Beach, with drummers, dancers, and food stalls on the sand.

East Legon

Quiet streets of family houses near the University of Ghana.

Lives to start in Accra

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Accra in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Accra, on a 3D map.
  3. Live day by day. Go to real places, meet people, and talk to them in your own words.

Questions

Can I visit Makola Market in LifeSim?

Yes. Makola Market is a real place in central Accra. Search for it on the map and walk there.

Is the Accra game in English?

Yes. English is the official language of Ghana, and LifeSim is in English too. You type your words, and people answer you.

Can I go to a party in Accra in the game?

Yes. Live happenings, such as house parties and birthday drinks, appear on the map. Walk to one to join it.

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