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Is there a game where you can live in Wellington?

Wellington life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Wellington, on a 3D map of the city and the harbor. You write who your character is, and the game starts your life there. The people have routines and remember your talks. It is free.

Start a life in Wellington

Life in Wellington

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, at the south end of the North Island. The city sits between steep green hills and a deep harbor. It is small and easy to walk, and it is known for coffee, films, and strong wind.

Where to live in Wellington

Cuba Street

Cafés, record shops, street art, and the Bucket Fountain in Te Aro.

Oriental Bay

A city beach and a promenade along the harbor, with houses on the hill.

Thorndon

The oldest suburb, with wooden houses, quiet streets, and the Parliament buildings.

Miramar

A suburb on a peninsula, home to film studios and effects workshops.

Lives to start in Wellington

How it works

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

Questions

Is Wellington really that windy?

Yes. Wind from Cook Strait blows through the city often. Locals call it "Windy Wellington". The LifeSim map shows weather and clouds.

Can I visit Te Papa in the game?

Yes. Te Papa, the national museum, stands on the waterfront on the real map. Search for it, and your character walks there.

Can I play a life in the film industry in Wellington?

Yes. Write a film job and Miramar in your character text. People in the story react to who you are.

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