Rep & Routes

REP & ROUTES
An Immigrant Journey in Montreal

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Rep & Routes is a narrative simulation about building a new life in Montreal.

Balance work, study, and community ties while racing against daily living costs.
Every decision shapes your reputation, savings, energy — and your path toward permanent residency.

This is not a game about winning fast.
It’s about surviving, choosing, and becoming.

▶ Play now:
gamejam.lumidev.ca/play

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FEATURES

• Meaningful choices with multiple endings (A–E)
• Resource management: time, money, energy, reputation
• Pixel-art inspired UI and animated landing scene
• Optional login and leaderboard system

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HOW TO PLAY

• Start your journey from the landing page
• Each day, choose how to spend your limited hours:
work, train, volunteer, or rest
• Track daily expenses carefully — rent never waits
• Aim for Permanent Residency by balancing savings and reputation

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TIPS

• Volunteering builds reputation quickly
• Training unlocks better-paying, less exhausting jobs
• Some paths are sustainable — others only help you survive
• Prefer a quiet experience? Use the mute button anytime

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CREDITS

Created by Nariman Jafari
for the Bridging Divides Game Jam

Special thanks to the Concordia Bridging Divides Game Jam team
for creating the space and support that made this project possible.

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