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Contrabandism Simulator

Contrabandism Simulator is a dark, atmospheric trading simulation set in a harbor that comes alive at night. Buy, sell, negotiate, take risks, and survive each night—alone...

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About the Game

Contrabandism Simulator is a simulation game set in a port that lives at night, where the moral boundaries of trade are unclear.
Every product has a story, every customer has an intention, and every night has its own unique risk.

The goal of the game is simple: make profit and survive.
However, nothing in the port is as simple as it seems.

Night begins, trade intensifies

The game is mainly played at night. As the port sinks into darkness, customers arrive one by one at your shop.
Some want to sell goods, others come to buy from your shelves.
It is up to the player to decide who is honest and who is opportunistic.

Every negotiation is a risk.
The wrong price, the wrong customer, or the wrong product can lead to a loss-filled night.

Daytime: preparation and strategy

When the sun rises, the port becomes calm.
This time is used to organize the shop, place products on shelves, and plan for the next night.

Daytime preparations determine whether you survive the night.

Containers, auctions, and uncertainty

Products are not only obtained from customers.

Auctions offer rare and valuable items, but carry high risk.

Containers purchased from the container dealer contain random goods depending on their type and rarity. Every opening is a surprise.

The trader sells a limited and random selection of goods. Prices are often unreliable.

The system constantly leaves the player with one question:
“Is this really a good opportunity, or an expensive mistake?”

Atmosphere and emotion

The game takes place in a gloomy port environment.
Foggy docks, dim lights, and ambient sounds create a tense atmosphere that keeps the player alert.

Contrabandism Simulator is not just a trading game; it is an experience built on waiting, suspicion, and risk-taking.

No one in this port is completely innocent. What matters is whether you are still standing when morning comes.