Bristol life simulator

Bristol sits along the River Avon in the South West of England. Daily life centers around steep hills, village-like neighborhoods, green parks, and the pedestrianized Harbourside. You can live in a Georgian terrace in Clifton, work in aerospace or media, and meet friends on King Street.

Maya, 26, moves to Bedminster to start a job as an aerospace engineer. She sets two life goals: make local friends and explore every neighborhood along the River Avon.

In week one, Maya searches the map for a café on North Street and goes there before work. She chats with a regular customer in her own words. The neighbor remembers her job the next time they meet.

In week two, a coworker starts a group text thread and invites Maya out for scrumpy cider on King Street. In week three, a house party appears as a happening in Stokes Croft, and Maya joins. Every person keeps a journal of these moments.

Say you start as a 21-year-old student at the University of Bristol living in Redland. In the morning, you check your daily to-do list and walk to St Nicholas Market for a Cornish pasty. You meet a classmate outside and talk about your goals.

In the afternoon, a friend texts you on their own to suggest an outing. You pick Wapping Wharf on the Harbourside, walk there together on the 3D map, and talk as a group. The weather changes to mild rain as you chat.

At night, a karaoke event appears on the map near the Clifton Triangle. You go there, sing with friends, and see your cash and relationships change. The day ends with a recap of your moments.

You can search for real landmarks across the city and walk to them. Go to the Clifton Suspension Bridge to meet a date above the Avon Gorge. Visit Brunel's SS Great Britain or the M Shed museum along the Floating Harbour with friends.

If you want green space, plan a group outing to the Ashton Court Estate or Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill. You can also search for the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery or St Mary Redcliffe Church. Remember that buildings show from the outside only, so you hang out on the streets and parks around them.

In the real Bristol, there is no underground metro or tram network. People take First Bus routes, rapid MetroBus lines like the m1 and m2, or the Severn Beach Line from Bristol Temple Meads. Many locals also cycle along the flat Bristol and Bath Railway Path or walk the steep hills.

LifeSim does not simulate driving cars, riding bikes, or taking buses. Instead, you move around on the 3D map of the city. You use the place search to find a pub on Gloucester Road or a shop in Easton, and go there.