The Hunger Games Simulator Guide
Here is my guide to selecting and playing a simulator based on the famous book and film franchise, The Hunger Games.
The Hunger Games Simulator
Based on the bestselling book series written by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games is easily one of the most popular dystopian stories written in the modern day.
Despite the first book releasing as far back as 2008, and the final movie hitting cinemas in 2015, its popularity is enduring, with multiple spin-off books and films releasing in recent years. There’s even a Hunger Games stage show which opened in London to mixed reviews in 2025.
Read on to learn how to use a Hunger Games simulator, what to use them for, and which are the best ones to choose.
What Is a Hunger Games Simulator?
These simulators are browser based tools that allow you to input your own characters in a fictional survival competition that’s based on The Hunger Games. Once you’ve added your characters, the simulator will generate random events until you have one winner remaining.
It should be noted these are fan-made tools and are in no way affiliated with the official Hunger Games franchise.
How Does a Hunger Games Simulator Work?
Character Input
Begin by adding the characters that you want to use - these can be real or fictional!
Random Event Generator
All of these generators use random events that are generated for each character, leading to unique outcomes.
Customisation Features
Each Hunger Games simulator will include various options for you to customise your game. For some this may just be the names and pictures of the characters, while others go into much more detail.
Toggle Between Each Day and Night
Typically the game will progress in a linear manner, requiring you to move through the day and night cycle at your own pace until you reach the end of the game.
How To Play a Hunger Games Simulator
Here’s my step-by-step guide to using a Hunger Games simulator.
Visit the simulator website
Begin by opening up the simulator that you want to use. There are a few different options to choose from, so you may want to browse for a while and choose your favourite.
Enter tribute names
Add the names of the people/characters that you want to include in the simulator. The tributes can be real people such as friends and family, or fictional characters that you’ve made up. Anything goes!
Customise settings
Personalise the settings on the simulator so that it does what you want it to do. For example, some simulators let you change the item that a character has, or allows there to be two victors.
Start the simulation
When you’re ready, and once you’ve double checked your tributes and game settings, hit start to begin the simulator.
Advance through the day and night cycles
Move through each day and night by clicking ‘proceed’ or ‘next’. The simulator will let you know what day you’re on and what has happened each day to all of the characters.
This is typically randomised, so the results from each day will be a surprise. This is particularly fun when you use the original characters, so you can watch them play out an alternative storyline.
Review winner summary
The winner will be revealed when you reach the last day. Was it who you expected to see? If you want, you can head back to the beginning and play again.
Creative Ways To Use a Hunger Games Simulator
There are lots of ways that you can use these Hunger Games simulators. Here are a few creative ideas:
Use one as a classroom icebreaker tool, to help your students get to know one another on the first day of class
Create a fantasy draft style competition at work or school and get everyone to draw a character. Prize goes to the person who chooses the winner!
Turn it into a social media challenge and add volunteers to the simulator
If you’re writing fan fiction inspired by The Hunger Games, then these simulators can be a great way to provide inspiration by adding your own characters
What Hunger Games Simulators are There?
The main Hunger Games Simulators available at the moment include one by BrantSteele. You can try the original simulator here and the updated version here, which appears to work well and has additional customisation options available.
Simublast also hosts a popular Hunger Games simulator that is simple and easy to use. If you’re looking for something with more detail, then you’ll want to try this one by DashNet which allows you to customise lots of features including their perks and items.
If none of these seem right for you, then you can try this Hunger Games simulator on GitHub. Other simulators may be available on Google and vary in quality.
Enjoy playing The Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favour!