Live your Lagos story
The official guide to Lagos Life: Sims, but make it Eko. How everything works, from your first day to the top of Forbes.
81 guides · 157 places · 33 careers
How to play in 5 minutes
- 1Make your accountTitle screen → Start a new life → Create account. You must be 13 or over.
- 2Create your SimLook, personality (two traits), a dream, the birth lottery and a home.
- 3Keep your six needs upHunger, Energy, Fun, Social, Hygiene and Bladder drop in real time.
- 4Get a jobPhone → Jobs → Apply. A career pays per shift.
- 5Go out into LagosOpen the Map, pick a place and pick your ride.
Stuck on something? How to… 50 quick answers, from signing up to flying to Abuja.
Explore the guide
Start hereNew in Lagos? Your account, your Sim and your first day.Your characterNeeds, moods and skills, your home, health and family.Money & workJobs, school, your wallet, top-ups, property and business.Getting aroundThe map, danfo to private jet, and travel between cities.Social & communityChat, friends, crews, elections, and staying safe.Games of chanceThe casino, LagosBet and lotto. Game money only.What's newIn case you missed out! The latest from the team.Help & FAQCan't log in, money missing, age checks, and how to reach the team.GlossaryGame words and Lagos words, in plain English.
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Last updated 4 Nov 2026 · Handbook version 59 · Applies to the game as of 4 Nov 2026 (build 1793797350)