General Gameplay Ideas
1. Healthcare System Simulation
- Sims (characters) can get sick β colds, flu, stomach bugs, stress-related issues, injuries, etc.
- Depending on the severity, they can:
- Buy medicine at the pharmacy

- Visit a general practitioner

- Or be hospitalized

- Buy medicine at the pharmacy
2. Health as a Life Stat
- New βHealthβ meter affected by:
- Sleep, diet, stress, hygiene, fitness, and emotions
- Poor health β slower movement, bad mood, missed work/school days
3. Doctor Visit Minigames
- Diagnosis minigame: check blood pressure, listen to heartbeat, take temperature
- Accuracy affects the diagnosis β influences healing speed or treatment success
Illness Ideas
| Type | Examples | Gameplay Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Cold, flu, migraine | Mood -10%, lower energy | |
| Broken leg, burns, cuts | Slower movement, hospital required | |
| Burnout, depression, insomnia | Productivity β, social needs β | |
| Allergies, diabetes | Long-term management (meds, diet) | |
| Virus outbreak, mysterious illness | Citywide event where doctors must find a cure |
Jobs
As a doctor
Medical assistant
Nurse
Operating room nurse
Surgeon
Paramedic
Ambulance driver