Observed arrival · 2026-09-30

BadgerSim — a Madison driving sandbox

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A fan-made, open-world game presents a drive through Madison, with selectable characters, vehicles, activities, and local landmarks.

No snapshot available Observed 2026-09-30

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-30 issue.

For: Madison locals and fans of open-world driving games
Worth noticing: The settings include a shared world clock, landmark teleporting, and browser save files downloadable as JSON.

Field notes

The interface includes a shared world clock with presets for Saturday morning, market time, and game day. Players can walk onto glowing pads to teleport or use a menu to jump to a landmark; browser saves can be downloaded as JSON and uploaded again. The project identifies three creators and states that it is unofficial and unaffiliated with the University of Wisconsin or businesses shown.

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○OpenPublic substance visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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