How the city is organised
Lagos Life presents its world as a map of named locations — every one a button, every one a scene. As of 5 October 2026, the official map lists 30 open locations, and the developer ships updates frequently enough that this page carries its verification date everywhere. Everything below is grouped into five practical categories: nightlife and culture, food and shopping, work and learning, sport and outdoors, and wellness and civic life. Each entry pairs the in-game place with the real Lagos inspiration behind it — because that layer of the game is half its soul.
New to the game entirely? Get your bearings first with the how-to-play guide, then come back and pick a destination. And if you would rather see the city than read about it, the game runs on our play page — this guide sits one tap above the map while you travel.
Nightlife & Culture
Lagos after dark is a huge part of the city's identity, and Lagos Life leans into it. These are the spots players visit to relax, party and bump into other players.
| Location | What it is |
|---|---|
| Afrika Shrine | Inspired by the legendary Afrika Shrine, the home of Afrobeat founded by Fela Kuti's family — a social hub for music and hanging out. |
| Quilox | Modeled on the famous Victoria Island nightclub, this is the game's glamour party spot. |
| Ivory Rooftop | A calmer, classier night out — rooftop vibes for players who want conversation over chaos. |
| Freedom Park | Based on the real Freedom Park on Lagos Island, a former colonial prison turned arts and culture venue. |
| Boat Cruise | Takes the party onto the lagoon — a moving social event rather than a fixed building. |
| Eko Casino | The in-game casino, riffing on the Eko hotel strip. What you can actually play here: [待补：Casino 内的具体玩法与下注机制]. |
Food & Shopping
You can't roleplay Lagos without amala and markets. These places cover eating, shopping and looking your best.
| Location | What it is |
|---|---|
| Amala Shitta | Named after the famous amala spot in Surulere — the game's signature place to 'chop' (eat) local food. |
| Market | A general Lagos market for buying what your Sim needs. Exact stock and prices: [待补：市场可购买物品与价格]. |
| The Palms | Inspired by The Palms shopping mall in Lekki — the upmarket retail counterpoint to the open market. |
| Mama Bisi's Salon | A neighbourhood hair salon, one of the game's small, personal, character-driven places. |
Work & Learning
Money has to come from somewhere. These locations tie into jobs, skills and self-improvement — see our money and jobs guide for the full earning breakdown.
| Location | What it is |
|---|---|
| Office | The conventional workplace — the most direct link to the game's job system. Which jobs are based here: [待补：Office 相关职位]. |
| CcHub | Named after the real CcHub tech incubator in Yaba — Lagos's startup heart, and the game's nod to Nigerian tech culture. |
| Polanco Motors | A car dealership — where driving dreams (and presumably car purchases) live. Details: [待补：购车机制]. |
| Naija Radio | A radio station location, fitting for a game whose city runs on announcements and gossip. |
| UNILAG | The University of Lagos, the game's campus — education, student life and bragging rights. |
| The Library | A quiet spot to level up your Sim's mind. What skills can be trained here: [待补：Library 可提升的技能]. |
Sport & Outdoors
From the Atlantic edge to match day, these are the places players go to move, sweat and breathe.
| Location | What it is |
|---|---|
| Beach | The Atlantic-facing beach — one of the game's flagship hangouts and a recurring spot in the developer's posts. |
| Stadium | A big-match venue for the city's football culture. |
| Viewing Centre | The classic Lagos viewing centre — where the whole neighbourhood watches one match on one TV together. |
| Ikoyi Golf Club | The old-money golf club on the island — a different social crowd entirely. |
| i-Fitness | A gym location for keeping the Sim in shape. Mechanics: [待补：健身对角色数值的影响]. |
| Canopy Walk | Inspired by the Lekki Conservation Centre canopy walkway — the game's scenic nature trail. |
Wellness & Civic Life
Lagos Life doesn't just simulate the fun parts. Health, faith, law and community — the civic layer that makes the city feel real.
| Location | What it is |
|---|---|
| General Hospital | Where sick or injured Sims get patched up. |
| Police Station | The long arm of the law — especially relevant since the developer added a jail system to the game in October 2026. |
| High Court | The city's courthouse, part of the game's consequences layer. |
| Church | A church community — Sunday in Lagos is a whole activity. |
| Mosque | A mosque community, reflecting the Muslim half of the city. |
| Polling Unit | Ties into the game's weekly elections feature — players vote, a Governor is elected, and laws like the transport subsidy are passed. |
| MindSpace | A wellness and mental-health space — a gentle, modern touch to the city. |
| Eko Hotels | Inspired by Eko Hotels & Suites, the city's grand old hotel. |
Coming soon
Two locations sit behind "coming soon" signage on the official map — an ✈️ Airport and a 🛢️ Refinery. No dates are public; when they open, this page updates the same week. A city airport alone should reshape how residents think about travel — watch the developer's X for the announcement (linked in the sources below).
Where should a new player go first?
If you only remember one route, make it this: Beach (the city's shared front yard), then Amala Shitta (the food pilgrimage), then the Shrine after dark (where the community is loudest and friendliest). That loop touches sport, food and social in one evening and teaches you more about the game than any menu screen.
From there, let curiosity drive. The civic layer — the Polling Unit, the High Court, the Police Station with its new October 2026 jail system — is worth a tour once you have your bearings, because it is where Lagos Life's community experiments (weekly elections, player-passed laws) actually live. Our beginner guide turns all of this into a first-day plan, and the jobs guide explains which of these places pay.
Check the city yourself
This page reflects the official map as verified on 5 October 2026. To see it live — including the real-time player counts that make the city feel inhabited — open the official site or load the game on our play page. The map is the destination; this guide is just the tour guide.