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Zarus

A South African provincial strategy game where the country starts infected, and your job is to disinfect every province using cures, resources, and smart upgrades.

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1. Game Concept

• Map of South African provinces as the main play area
• Multiple diseases already spread across the country
• You manage cure research, cleanup, and resources
• Goal: fully disinfect South Africa before things get out of control

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2. Core Gameplay Loop

1. View the infection status of each province
2. Click provinces to inspect, prioritize, and allocate cures
3. Time passes (days), and diseases can grow or spread
4. Earn income and spend it on:
   • Faster cures
   • Better control and efficiency upgrades
5. Clear all provinces to win the game

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3. Main Systems (High-Level)

• Province Map – Interactive South African provinces with infection and cure states
• Disease & Cure – Infection growth vs. cure progression
• Economy & Upgrades – Income over time plus unlockable upgrades
• Feedback & UI – HUD, panels, and a guide/character to notify the player about important changes