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Is there a game where you can live in Durban?

Durban life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Durban, on a 3D map of the city and the beachfront. You describe a character, and the game starts your life there. The people have jobs, friends, and goals. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Durban

Life in Durban

Durban is a port city on the east coast of South Africa, on the Indian Ocean. The weather is warm all year, and the beaches are full of surfers. The city has a large Indian community, and its curries are famous across the country.

Where to live in Durban

Golden Mile

A long beachfront walk with surf spots, piers, and uShaka Marine World.

Umhlanga

Hotels, a lighthouse, and a large shopping mall on the north coast.

Berea

A green hill above the city, with old houses and views of the harbor.

Morningside

Florida Road, with restaurants, bars, and old houses turned into cafés.

Lives to start in Durban

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Durban in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Durban, 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 Moses Mabhida Stadium in LifeSim?

Yes. The stadium is near the beachfront on the real map. Search for it, and your character walks there.

What food is Durban known for?

Durban is known for bunny chow, a hollowed loaf of bread filled with curry. In the game, search for a curry restaurant and go there.

Can I live by the beach in Durban in the game?

Yes. Write "Golden Mile" or "Umhlanga" in your character text. The game places your life on that part of the coast.

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