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* NoFairCheating: Altering the time while your character attempts to rob a train will result in death.
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** A recent update made it so that you can you don't have to pay for basic healthcare if you live in a country that provides it in real-life.
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Available on iOS and Android.
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* TheFunInFuneral; After a life ends you can read about yours, including who attended and who blew it off.

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* TheFunInFuneral; TheFunInFuneral: After a life ends you can read about yours, including who attended and who blew it off.



* HonorAmongThieves: If you're in prison and you insult a fellow inmate who happens to belong to a gang, you risk getting beaten up by the said gang, [[AssholeVictim possibly to death]].

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* HonorAmongThieves: If you're in prison and you insult a fellow inmate who happens to belong to a gang, you risk getting prepare to get beaten up by the said gang, [[AssholeVictim possibly to death]].
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*HonorAmongThieves: If you're in prison and you insult a fellow inmate who happens to belong to a gang, you risk getting beaten up by the said gang, [[AssholeVictim possibly to death]].
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* ArtisticLicenseBiology: For a while, post-op transgender women could get pregnant and post-op transgender men could impregnate others, despite this not being possible for post-op trans people in real life (as the internal sex organs can't be changed, just external organs). This was eventually patched out to be more realistic.

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* DevelopersForesight: Attempting to open up the Social Media activity in China will get a message which says "social media isn't allowed in China", noting the [[BannedInChina/{{China}} very persuasive Internet censorship over there]].[[note]]This isn't really true, as China have plenty of social media of their own, and Tik Tok, one of the social media sites to choose from in-game, is a Chinese property.[[/note]]

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Attempting to open up the Social Media activity in China will get a message which says "social media isn't allowed in China", noting the [[BannedInChina/{{China}} very persuasive Internet censorship over there]].[[note]]This isn't really true, as China have plenty of social media of their own, and Tik Tok, one of the social media sites to choose from in-game, is a Chinese property.[[/note]][[/note]]
** Regional laws can prevent the player from certain actions based on the real-life laws of the region. For example, you can't go to the casino or marry a same-sex fiancé in the United Arab Emirates as gambling and same-gender marriage are illegal.
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* BribingYourWayToVictory: Made a big mistake? Just pay a cheap price of $0.99 to run the TimeMachine and go back in years.
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* AllegedlyFreeGame: The game is free, but runs on a {{Freemium}} model. You need to buy Bitizenship to unlock certain features, such as the ability to buy (exotic) pets, go through unlimited generations (compared to two for free), turn on dark mode, join prison gangs, interact with teachers and bosses, go to optometrist, and get a hair color change. This can be cumbersome when aiming for HundredPercentCompletion in the AchievementSystem. Fortunately, Bitizenship is cheap and a one-time purchase.
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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]] Think of it like ''VideoGame/TheSims'', except you're focusing on only one person and things like violence, sex, and drugs aren't {{bowdlerized}}.

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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based [[InteractiveFiction text-based]] mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]] Think of it like ''VideoGame/TheSims'', except you're focusing on only one person and things like violence, sex, and drugs aren't {{bowdlerized}}.
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* AllCrimesAreEqual: Go to jail for any crime, no matter how petty it was? You'll still be blocked off from adopting children and pets and getting certain jobs, although you can emigrate to a new country where they will not pick up your criminal record.
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* VideoGameCrueltyPotential: You can do plenty of negative actions to others, from being a plain {{Jerkass}} to murdering others. Even your friends and [[MurderInTheFamily family]]. It's possible to have your murders go unnoticed and become a SerialKiller.

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* VideoGameCrueltyPotential: You can do plenty of negative actions to others, from being a plain {{Jerkass}} to murdering others. Even your friends and [[MurderInTheFamily family]]. It's possible to have your murders go unnoticed and become a SerialKiller. There are always those crimes to commit like it's ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto''!
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* {{Jailbait}}: It's possible to find someone to date under the age of consent (in your country) when you're over the age. Dating them will definitely lead you to jail.
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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]] Think of it like ''VideoGame/TheSims'', except you're focusing on only one person and violence, sex, and drugs aren't {{bowdlerized}}.

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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]] Think of it like ''VideoGame/TheSims'', except you're focusing on only one person and things like violence, sex, and drugs aren't {{bowdlerized}}.
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* CharacterCustomization: If God Mode is bought, you can customize your person's appearance, personality, and traits. Otherwise, you can only customize their name, gender, country, and city. You can do the same to others with God Mode.


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* LuckBasedMission: Like real life, the unexpected is always to be expected. Events that happen whenever you do something are random, and you may have to do the same activity many times to get the result you want.

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* HelloInsertNameHere: Optional; you can type a name in, or accept whatever the game has given you.

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* HelloInsertNameHere: Optional; you can type a name in, or accept whatever the game has given you. You can also name your pets and children.


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* PrisonRiot: You can stir up a prison riot by collecting 10 accomplices and avoiding the guards in a ''VideoGame/{{Snake}}''-style minigame. It's definitely gonna be violent, and someone may die.

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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]] Think of it like ''VideoGame/TheSims'', except you're focusing on only one person and things like sex aren't {{bowdlerized}}.

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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]] Think of it like ''VideoGame/TheSims'', except you're focusing on only one person and things like sex violence, sex, and drugs aren't {{bowdlerized}}.



** One of the ribbons is "WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy".

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** One of the ribbons is "WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy"."WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy", earned by being a FamilyMan.


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* VideoGameCrueltyPotential: You can do plenty of negative actions to others, from being a plain {{Jerkass}} to murdering others. Even your friends and [[MurderInTheFamily family]]. It's possible to have your murders go unnoticed and become a SerialKiller.
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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]]

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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]]]] Think of it like ''VideoGame/TheSims'', except you're focusing on only one person and things like sex aren't {{bowdlerized}}.
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* DevelopersForesight: Attempting to open up the Social Media activity in China will get a message which says "social media isn't allowed in China", noting the [[BannedInChina/{{China}} very persuasive Internet censorship over there]].[[note]]This isn't really true, as China have plenty of social media of their own, and Tik Tok, one of the social media sites to choose from in-game, is a Chinese property.[[/note]]
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* ShoutOut:
** There are many pop culture references in the events that pop up.
** One of the ribbons is "WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy".
** One of the cliques you can choose to join in school is Film/MeanGirls.
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* RealityEnsues: Getting away with crime can be tricky, as it's up to random chance whether you'll be arrested, [[MuggingTheMonster your victim fights back]], or you'll get away scott-free. Even if you get away ''now'', there's a chance you get arrested even decades later. Your crimes can even get revealed at your funeral. Being a KarmaHoudini is a tough task to pull off.

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* RealityEnsues: Getting away with crime can be tricky, as it's up to random chance whether you'll be arrested, [[MuggingTheMonster your victim fights back]], or you'll get away scott-free. Even if you get away ''now'', there's a chance you get arrested even decades later. Your crimes can even get revealed at your funeral. Being a KarmaHoudini is a tough task to pull off.

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* RealityEnsues: Getting away with crime can be tricky, as it's up to random chance whether you'll be arrested, [[MuggingTheMonster your victim fights back]], or you'll get away scott-free. Even if you get away ''now'', there's a chance you get arrested even decades later. Your crimes can even get revealed at your funeral. Being a KarmaHoudini is a tough task to pull off.off.
* {{Tilesweeper}}: If you choose the military career path, you will eventually get a deployment order which triggers a minesweeper mini game if you accept it. You basically have to clear squares you think are safe and flag the boxes you think the mines are in. Each non-mine square has a number hint on it that tells you how many mines are near the square and/or its corners. If you win, you get a medal of honor. However, if you hit a mine, you might end up getting serious injuries (if you don't die from the explosion that is). You can always refuse to play the game by deserting your post but you will get sent to jail as a result.
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* ConsoleCameo: Bitlife comes up within the game multiple times. If you spend time with a family member by playing it together, your relationship is almost guaranteed to see a nice boost. Buying Bitizenship or the BitLife hoodie as a gift will also make relationships even in the red skyrocket.

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* ConsoleCameo: Bitlife comes up within the game multiple times. If you spend time with a family member by playing it together, your relationship is almost guaranteed to see a nice boost. Buying Bitizenship or the BitLife [=BitLife=] hoodie as a gift will also make relationships even in the red skyrocket.
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* TheFunInFuneral; After a life ends you can read about yours, including who attended and who blew it off.



* TheManyDeathsOfYou: Cocaine overdose, trying to pet a lion, attempting to murder someone only to find they can put up quite the fight... There are even ''achievements'' for dying certain ways including being decapitated by a gorilla or eaten by a hippo.

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* TheManyDeathsOfYou: Cocaine overdose, trying to pet a lion, attempting to murder someone only to find they can put up quite the fight... There are even ''achievements'' for dying certain ways including being decapitated by a gorilla or eaten by a hippo.hippo.
* RealityEnsues: Getting away with crime can be tricky, as it's up to random chance whether you'll be arrested, [[MuggingTheMonster your victim fights back]], or you'll get away scott-free. Even if you get away ''now'', there's a chance you get arrested even decades later. Your crimes can even get revealed at your funeral. Being a KarmaHoudini is a tough task to pull off.
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* ConsoleCameo: Bitlife comes up within the game multiple times. If you spend time with a family member by playing it together, your relationship is almost guaranteed to see a nice boost.
* CuteKitten: You can adopt one! Or five or six of them, if that’s what floats your boat.

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* ConsoleCameo: Bitlife comes up within the game multiple times. If you spend time with a family member by playing it together, your relationship is almost guaranteed to see a nice boost.
boost. Buying Bitizenship or the BitLife hoodie as a gift will also make relationships even in the red skyrocket.
* CuteKitten: You can adopt one! Or five or six of them, if that’s what floats your boat. (However adopting from the shelter, if you're not Bitizen, they stop you from adopting more than four, with the reasons being "Unspecified.")



* TheManyDeathsOfYou: Cocaine overdose, trying to pet a lion, attempting to murder someone only to find they can put up quite the fight...

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* TheManyDeathsOfYou: Cocaine overdose, trying to pet a lion, attempting to murder someone only to find they can put up quite the fight... There are even ''achievements'' for dying certain ways including being decapitated by a gorilla or eaten by a hippo.
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* BiggerIsBetterInBed: As a male character, you can get penis enlargement surgery. Assuming it isn’t botched, you’ll become slightly better-looking.
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* Manchild: Even as an adult, you can try to solve disputes with your siblings by going to your mother. She’ll most likely just tell you to grow up.

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* Manchild: ManChild: Even as an adult, you can try to solve disputes with your siblings by going to your mother. She’ll most likely just tell you to grow up.

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* ConsoleCameo: Bitlife comes up within the game multiple times. If you spend time with a family member by playing it together, your relationship is almost guaranteed to see a nice boost.
* CuteKitten: You can adopt one! Or five or six of them, if that’s what floats your boat.



* EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys: Primates are sometimes offered as an exotic pet. You can adopt one, sure, but it’s very expensive, probably illegal, [[ArsonMurderandJaywalking and your new pet might call you a nerd in sign language.]]
* HappilyMarried: This could be you! ...of course, even if you and your spouse have a full relationship bar, they still might cheat on you out of the blue.



* InfantImmortality: Averted. AnyoneCanDie in this game, including your two-year-old nephew who just got struck with a golf ball. You can even [[DrivenToSuicide kill yourself]] before your first birthday.

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* InfantImmortality: Averted. AnyoneCanDie in this game, including your two-year-old nephew who just got struck with a golf ball. You can even [[DrivenToSuicide kill yourself]] commit suicide [[UpToEleven before your first birthday.]]
* Manchild: Even as an adult, you can try to solve disputes with your siblings by going to your mother. She’ll most likely just tell you to grow up.
* TheManyDeathsOfYou: Cocaine overdose, trying to pet a lion, attempting to murder someone only to find they can put up quite the fight...
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''Bitlife'' is a 2018 text-based mobile LifeSimulationGame from Candywriter LLC, in which you live out a life from start to finish. You can live your dream life with a college degree and a happy spouse... [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential or you can find out how many relatives you can murder before things get suspicious.]]

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*DrugsAreBad: You get the option to do drugs. This can get you addicted, or kill you on the spot with an overdose.
*HelloInsertNameHere: Optional; you can type a name in, or accept whatever the game has given you.
*InfantImmortality: Averted. AnyoneCanDie in this game, including your two-year-old nephew who just got struck with a golf ball. You can even [[DrivenToSuicide kill yourself]] before your first birthday.

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