01What is 1 in 8 Billion?
1 in 8 Billion is a free browser life simulation game. Start with a randomly drawn birthplace and family, then make choices about learning, work, relationships and health as you live year by year.
02Is 1 in 8 Billion free to play?
Yes. The game is free to play, with no payments or paid advantages.
03Can I choose my country or family?
No. Your starting country and family circumstances are drawn for you. Later choices can include moving or migration when the game conditions allow it.
04How is my birthplace drawn?
By default, countries are weighted by annual births in the dataset. You can choose population weighting in game setup. The homepage chart only changes the explanation, not your game settings.
05Is the data real?
Birth, population and mortality data come from UN WPP 2024 estimates for 2023. Other indicators use World Bank data and documented estimates. Sources and limitations are listed on the data page; events are fictional game content.
06How long does a life take?
Choose a 30, 60 or 90 minute pace preset. Actual time depends on reading, decisions and lifespan. You can advance manually, pause, or use automatic choices. The game pauses when the page is hidden.
07Can I save my life in 1 in 8 Billion?
Choices and yearly results are saved in this browser. Clearing site data can remove them. Sign in for cloud saves and continue on another device; cloud conflicts keep both copies for you to choose.
08Do I need an account or an app?
No account or installation is needed to play. Email sign-in is needed for cloud saves, publishing, comments and remembrance interactions.
09Is my story public?
No. A private save does not publish itself. You must explicitly publish a life to share a public link. Downloading a PNG only saves an image; community text is reviewed before publication.
10Is this the official 1in8b.life?
No. 1in8billion.online is an independent project and is not affiliated with 1in8b.life.
11Who is this game suitable for?
It is intended for ages 15 and up. Stories may include illness, hardship, loss and death without graphic imagery. A gentle mode is available; adults should preview the game before using it with younger players.
12Which languages does 1 in 8 Billion support?
English, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and French. Switching language does not change your character, choices or random results.
