Glossary
📖 Glossary
Game words, money terms and Nigerian English used in MyLife.
Economy terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Lagos Index | The city index. It moves once a game day between −6% and +9%; money placed in it follows the move. |
| Ledger | The record of every money movement: fares, upkeep, premiums, tickets, bail, transfers, rent and index gains. |
| Upkeep | Daily property cost equal to 0.005% of owned home value. |
| Rent | Weekly housing cost equal to 1.2% of the home price, billed Saturdays at 9 AM. |
| Condition | Your car’s health. It drops 8 points every three game days; below 40% breakdowns are possible. |
| Cover | Insurance. A policy pays a share of a covered loss; without it some costs triple. |
| Bail | Money paid to leave the station cell. |
| Transfer fee | ₦10–₦50 for sending game money to another player. |
| Economic event | A temporary city price change of ×0.9 to ×1.25, lasting a few days. |
| Daily gem | One hidden gem a day at a Lagos place. Finding it pays ₦50,000 and one album pack. |
| Spray tier | A nightclub cash-spray level, from ₦500 to ₦1,000,000,000; 80% reaches the floor and 20% the DJ. |
Game terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Need | One of six meters: Hunger, Energy, Fun, Social, Hygiene, Bladder. |
| Mood | A summary of your needs. It affects social actions, skill learning and some work performance. |
| Skill | A craft from Cooking to Coding. Grows by doing; ten levels. |
| Shift | A scheduled work day. Pays once, after tax, and can promote you. |
| Hustle | One of three daily tasks. Pays cash and season XP; all three unlock a bonus. |
| Album | The card collection: 12 sets × 9 cards. |
| Ladder | Ten net-worth tiers, each with a goal and a moving-day gift. |
| Padi | A close friend. In MyLife, a bond level of 30 or more. |
| Game money | Every naira in the game. No cash value and no cash-out. |
Nigerian English and places
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Lagosian | A person from Lagos. |
| Japa | To leave or emigrate. |
| Wahala | Trouble. “No wahala” means no problem. |
| Oga | Boss. |
| Padi | Friend. |
| Sapa | Being broke. |
| Danfo | A yellow minibus. |
| Keke | A three-wheeled tricycle. |
| Okada | A motorcycle taxi. |
| Owambe | A big Nigerian party or celebration. |
| Suya | Spicy grilled skewers. |
| Bole | Roasted plantain, often sold with fish. |
| Harbour centre | The dense central district with civic buildings, markets and waterfront leisure. |
| Residential quarter | The outer neighbourhood where player homes sit. |
| Polling unit | A place where landowners vote in person. |
| City Cup | The weekly competition between Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. |
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