Game Guide

Everything you need to know about Ven's Horror Sims

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Overview of Simulators

Ven's Horror Sims is a collection of interactive browser-based simulation games that combine horror movie themes with reality TV competition mechanics. Each simulator offers a unique experience where you can watch characters compete, form alliances, betray each other, and fight for survival.

Slasher

Create your own horror movie franchise with a custom cast of characters. Watch as a masked killer stalks victims through multiple films. Features branching storylines, character survival mechanics, and the classic horror trope of the Final Girl who must survive against all odds.

Key Features: Custom cast creation, multi-film franchises, killer reveal mechanics, survival probability based on character traits.

Final Girl Isle

A social strategy simulator where counselors compete for a cash prize on a remote island. Players form alliances, compete in challenges, and vote each other out at Bloodfire ceremonies. The last counselor standing wins the prize money.

Key Features: 60+ character archetypes, 30+ gameplay twists, alliance dynamics, challenge competitions, edgic visibility tracking, multi-season franchises.

The Wicked

A social deduction simulator inspired by hidden role games. Some players are secretly "Wicked" and must eliminate the innocent townspeople without being discovered. The innocent must identify and vote out the Wicked before it's too late.

Key Features: Hidden roles, day/night cycles, accusation mechanics, special abilities.

Cull House

Face mob mentality head-on in this brutal elimination simulator. Players must navigate social dynamics, complete challenges, and avoid being "culled" by the group. Features interactive decision-making and consequences that ripple throughout the game.

Key Features: Interactive challenges, mob voting mechanics, brutal eliminations, strategic gameplay.

Final Girl Isle - Complete Guide

How the Game Works

Final Girl Isle simulates a reality competition where counselors are divided into teams (tribes) and compete for safety each episode. The losing team attends "Bloodfire" - a ceremony where they must vote out one of their own members. After several episodes, the teams merge into one, and individual immunity challenges determine who is safe each round.

Pre-Merge Phase

Post-Merge Phase

Finale

Key Terminology

Game Modes Explained

Spectator Mode

Watch the simulation unfold without any player input. The game controls all decisions, alliances, and votes. Perfect for experiencing the drama as a viewer and seeing how different cast compositions play out.

Interactive Mode

Take control of one counselor and make key decisions throughout the game. You'll choose who to align with, who to vote for, and how to navigate the social dynamics. Your choices directly impact your survival chances.

Additional Features

Character Archetypes

Each counselor has an archetype that determines their baseline stats and personality. Archetypes affect how characters behave strategically, socially, and in challenges. There are over 60 unique archetypes in the game.

Stats Explained

Sample Archetypes

The Strategist
Master manipulator who sees every angle. High strategic thinking but low loyalty.
The Challenge Beast
Dominates physical competitions but becomes a huge target at merge.
The Social Butterfly
Everyone's friend until the votes are cast. High charm, moderate loyalty.
The Manipulator
Puppet master pulling all the strings from the shadows.
The Loyal Ally
Rides or dies with their chosen alliance. Maximum loyalty rating.
The Under-the-Radar
Flies under the radar until it's time to strike. Low threat level.
The Conman/Conwoman
Smooth-talking deceiver who lies as easily as breathing.
The Firecracker
Explosive personality who speaks their mind and creates drama.
The Goat
Perfect person to take to the final - unlikely to win jury votes.
The Dark Horse
Underestimated player with hidden potential to win it all.
The Free Agent
Plays all sides and trusts no one. High paranoia, low loyalty.
The Leader
Natural born leader who rallies the troops but becomes a target.

Plus 50+ more archetypes including: The Flirt, The Jester, The Paranoid, The Nerd, The Celebrity, The Villain, The Hero, The Black Widow, The Fan, The Rookie, and many others.

Twists and Special Events

Twists are special events that can be added to episodes to shake up the game. Use the Episode Designer to customize which twists appear in your season.

Team Dynamics Twists

🌀
Horror Shuffle
Teams are redistributed in a team swap
🗡️
Betrayal Option
Team switching opportunity
🐕
Underdog Shuffle
Bottom players become tribe captains and pick teams
🔄
Losers Blend
Smallest team is dispersed among other teams

Immunity Twists

🛡️🛡️
Double Safety
Two counselors win immunity
🛡️👥
Group Immunity
Schoolyard pick - winning group all receive immunity
🛡️🤝
Shared Immunity
Winner chooses one person to also be safe
🔥👥
Joint Bloodfire
Multiple tribes attend Bloodfire together

Elimination Twists

🔥🔥
Double Elimination
Two Bloodfire ceremonies - two players eliminated
🔪
Slasher Night
A masked killer eliminates one player - no voting
⛓️
Chain of Command
Immunity winner builds a voting chain
📊
Viewers' Voice
Audience popularity determines who goes home

Return Twists

👻
Resurrection Ritual
An eliminated counselor returns to the game
📺
Cult Classic
Fans vote to bring back an eliminated counselor
📺
Production's Pets
Production favorites return based on ratings
⚰️
Buried Alive
Voted-out player joins opposing team instead

Advantage Twists

💰
Bidding Wars
Auction with advantages for sale
🏝️
Exile Island
Player sent to island with caves containing advantages
💙
Guardian Angel Statue
Winner sends advantage to losing tribe player
🤭
Butter Fingers
Production "accidentally" plants an advantage

Core Game Mechanics

Alliance System

Counselors can form alliances with each other based on relationships, shared interests, and strategic need. Alliance members typically vote together, share information, and protect each other. However, alliances can fracture due to paranoia, better offers, or strategic necessity.

Relationship Dynamics

Every pair of counselors has a relationship score from -10 (enemies) to +10 (best friends). Relationships change based on:

Challenge System

Challenges determine immunity and safety. Performance is influenced by:

Each challenge has multiple phases (physical, mental, endurance) with different characters excelling in different areas.

Voting and Elimination

At Bloodfire, counselors cast votes to eliminate one player. Voting decisions are influenced by:

Edgic System

The simulator tracks "edgic" - a portmanteau of "edit" and "logic" - to show how each player is being portrayed. Visibility ratings include:

Tone can be Positive, Mixed, or Negative, helping predict who might win or be eliminated soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I customize my cast?

On the setup screen, you can edit each counselor's name, archetype, and upload custom portrait images. You can also randomize names while keeping archetypes, or fully randomize everything.

Q: What's the difference between Spectator and Interactive mode?

Spectator mode lets you watch the simulation unfold without input. Interactive mode lets you control one counselor - choosing alliances, making voting decisions, and navigating the social dynamics yourself.

Q: How do Blood Statues work?

Blood Statues are hidden immunity items. When played at Bloodfire before votes are read, all votes against the statue holder are negated. They can also be given to other players.

Q: Can I play the same cast across multiple seasons?

Yes! Franchise mode lets you track counselors across seasons. Their stats, career records, and relationships carry over. You can run returnee seasons with past players.

Q: What determines who wins jury votes?

Jury voting considers: relationship scores with jury members, perceived gameplay quality, challenge wins, strategic moves, and how the finalist was portrayed throughout the season.

Q: How do I use the Episode Designer?

The Episode Designer appears during season setup. Select episodes and drag twists onto them to customize when special events occur. You can add multiple twists per episode.

Q: What is Showrunner Mode?

Showrunner Mode (available in Spectator) lets you influence the game like a reality TV showrunner - rigging challenges, planting advantages, and manipulating storylines behind the scenes.

Q: Are the simulations different each time?

Yes! Every simulation has random elements - challenge outcomes, relationship developments, alliance formations, and voting decisions all vary. The same cast can have completely different results.

Q: How do I save my season?

Seasons are automatically saved to your browser's local storage. You can also export seasons as shareable links or save to cloud storage with a Firebase account.

Q: Is there a mobile version?

The simulators are web-based and work on mobile browsers, though the experience is optimized for desktop/tablet screens due to the amount of information displayed.

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