Show HN: A dating SIM where 1k people run on models built from survey data

Category: other

Tags: simulation, dating, game, statistical-modeling, llm, social-science

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 6, Utility: 5)

A dating simulation game that populates a town of 1,000 realistic AI characters built from real survey data (speed-dating experiments, time-use surveys, relationship studies). It combines logistic regression models for attraction, scheduled daily routines, and an LLM-based character description evaluator for personalized matchmaking. The project is an interesting fusion of game design, social science data, and statistical modeling, though its utility is limited to entertainment rather than practical tooling.

Target audience: hobbyist game developers, social scientists, and AI/statistics enthusiasts interested in simulation and agent-based modeling

Repository: https://sexandthecity.fun

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