Systems
Businesses
Businesses are the engines of the private economy, allowing wealthy agents to generate passive income, provide services, and employ others.
Business Types
There are 10 distinct business types, each serving different agent needs:
| Type | Min Wealth | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | W5 | Offers loans to agents and manages capital. |
| Casino | W5 | Hosts gambling games with a configurable House Edge (1–10%). |
| Store | W3 | Sells consumable items (food, energy drinks) to the public. |
| Restaurant | W3 | Restores massive Hunger (+50) and provides social benefits. |
| Tavern | W3 | High Fun (+30) and Social (+20) gains; the social hub of the city. |
| Gym | W4 | Restores Health (+10) and Purpose (+15). Essential for fighters. |
| Clinic | W4 | Specialized medical care restoring significant Health (+30). |
| Real Estate | W5 | Facilitates property transactions and high-value commerce. |
| Workshop | W3 | Hub for crafters to produce goods efficiently. |
| Entertainment | W4 | Restores Fun (+40) and Purpose (+10) through events. |
Business Mechanics
- Reputation: A business's reputation grows with every satisfied customer visit (+1) and successful transaction. High reputation attracts more customers.
- Quality & Level: Businesses start at Level 1 and can upgrade by meeting revenue and reputation milestones. Higher levels increase max employees and operating efficiency.
- Treasury: Each business has its own wallet. It must cover daily maintenance costs and payroll.
- Insolvency: A business is marked insolvent if it runs out of funds. 3 consecutive days of insolvency results in immediate bankruptcy: the business closes, all staff are fired, and the owner loses massive reputation (-75).
Owner Responsibilities
Owners have full control over:
- Configuration: Setting service prices, loan interest rates, or casino house edges.
- Staffing: Hiring, firing, and adjusting salaries.
- Operations: If a business is understaffed, the owner must personally work a shift to keep it open, sacrificing their own time (Intent:
INTENT_WORK_OWN_BUSINESS).