Marslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Very similar to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Marslow's Hierarchy of Needs shows which needs are most important -- at the bottom -- and which needs are only important after those fundamental needs are met.

Citizens in Ludopolis use this hierarchy when they decide if they want to move. When you are building your country, focus on fundamental needs first in order to build a stable society and attract citizens.

The most fundamental need (as identified by Marslow) is food. If people cannot stock their larders, they will look for more bountiful cities.

The second most important need is safety. If a city is under attack and it does not have sufficient defenses, people will start to flee the city for safer places to live.

The third most important need is housing. People don't like to live on the street. Not only do they want their own house, but they prefer to have a little bit too much room (120% or more housing is perfect).

Next is employment. People prefer living in cities where unemployment is low.

The availability and affordability of durable goods, such as clothing and pottery, also make a city more desirable.

If all these needs are well-met, people will prefer living in a happier city, a city with a lower workday (and thus more time to spend with their family), and a city that has more luxuries available (such as jewelry or books).