If you're diving into inZOI's life simulation, be ready for more than just cozy home-building—your Zois can literally die from boredom or poor hygiene. Need management here isn't just background mechanics—it's full-on micromanagement, where even a missed bathroom break can alter a character’s fate. As a seasoned gamer, I’ll warn you: Zois don’t always handle their needs autonomously, so you’ll occasionally have to nudge (or shove) them in the right direction.

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Table of Content
  1. Basic Zoi Needs
  2. How to Fulfill Needs
  3. How Personality Affects Needs
  4. Pro Tips for Need Management
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Basic Zoi Needs

Sleep. If a Zoi doesn't sleep for a long time, they become irritable, inefficient, and may just pass out at the worst possible moment—like during a date or a job interview.

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  • Hunger. Without food, your Zoi starts to feel down and may eventually kick the bucket. Luckily, the game has kitchens, cafes, and even quick meals from the fridge.
  • Toilet. An important and very… noticeable need. Ignoring it is a bad idea—unless you're a fan of cleaning and doing laundry.
  • Hygiene. A dirty Zoi is a sad Zoi. Other characters will avoid them, and they’re unlikely to succeed in romantic relationships.
  • Energy. This bar depletes faster than your paycheck after a new game release. Rest, baths, relaxing activities—all of these help replenish it.
  • Fun. Monotonous routine kills joy—and that goes for Zois too. Games, music, dancing, or watching shows are great ways to lift their spirits.
  • Socialization. Zois are social creatures. Without interaction, they get sad, withdrawn, and lose motivation. Keep in touch with other people!
  • Social Approval. One of the interesting features of inZOI: characters strive for recognition, fame, or just respect. Performances, careers, participating in events—all of this affects their approval level.

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How to Fulfill Needs

🌜 Sleep — Beds (quality matters!), naps, sleep schedules.

🍟 Hunger — Cooking, delivery, vending machines, festivals.

🚽 Bathroom — Toilets (use them before emergencies).

🛀 Hygiene — Showers, baths, avoiding dirt-heavy activities.

🔋 Energy — Sleep, caffeine, meditation.

🥳 Fun — Games, TV, dancing, social events.

👯 Social — Conversations, calls, pets, online interactions.

🔍 Recognition — Careers, contests, reputation-building.

Note: Physical needs (sleep, hunger) are usually handled autonomously—but higher-level needs (social, recognition) require player input.  

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How Personality Affects Needs

😭 Extrovert — Social meter drains fast but refills easily. Suffers without company.

😄 Introvert — Slower social drain, prefers small circles. Stressed by crowds.     

💪 Athletic — Energy burns faster but recovers quicker. Prefers active fun (sports, dancing).    

❤️ Creative — Bores easily—needs constant creative stimulation.    

🤡 Neat Freak — Hygiene is top priority—even slight dirt causes discomfort.   

🥱 Lazy — Energy drains fast; loves sleep and avoids effort.     

👩‍🎓 Ambitious — Obsessed with recognition—thrives on success, crashes on failure.     

😩 Loner — Rarely needs socializing but hates forced interactions.      

🤗 Friendly — Social boosts—makes friends easily, enjoys interactions.

Pro Tips for Need Management

Prioritize Needs. Focus on the most critical ones first: hunger, sleep, and toilet. If your Zoi is in crisis on all fronts—tackle the most urgent issue first.

Establish a Daily Routine. A consistent schedule for sleep, meals, and leisure helps avoid emergencies. The game allows you to plan certain actions in advance via the smartphone—for example, attending social events.

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Use Multi-Functional Objects. Some items fulfill multiple needs at once—for instance, a bath relaxes (energy + hygiene), while watching TV with others provides fun and social interaction.

Consider Your Zoi’s Personality. Extroverts need a packed social calendar, while introverts thrive in peace and quiet. Their traits affect how efficiently their needs are met.

Upgrade Your Home and Environment. Invest in better furniture and appliances—this speeds up stat recovery and makes your Zoi’s life easier.

Use Time Acceleration Wisely. Fast-forwarding the simulation doesn’t always work flawlessly, and Zois may "forget" to fulfill their needs while it’s active.

inZOI isn’t just a dollhouse simulator—it’s a life-balance training ground. Manage well, and your Zois thrive; neglect them, and… well, let’s just say hygiene disasters are the least of your worries. Master their needs, and you’ll feel like a true life-strategy guru.

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