The Sims FreePlay



The Sims FreePlay is a free-to-play iOS, Android and Windows Phone game from FireMonkey Studios. It was released worldwide on December 15, 2011 for iOS and February 15, 2012 for Android. An Amazon Kindle Fire version was released on September 27, 2012 and a Windows Phone 8 version was released on September 14, 2013. It is the first Sims game released on the iPad. It differs from the regular Sims game in that it uses regular time. For example, in a normal The Sims PC game, 1 hour of game time is one minute. However, in FreePlay, 1 hour really is one hour. On July 21, 2014 Firemonkeys Studios announced there will be no further updates on the Windows Phone 8. With the Royalty update Firemonkeys Studios announced that updates will return to Windows Phone 8.

Description
The Sims FreePlay is a version of the beloved life Sim that combines the features you love with a brand new experience for your iOS/Android/Blackberry 10/Windows Phone/Kindle device that you can play for free! Build and personalize your own town and control up to 34 Sims by choosing their jobs, pets, cars and more in the deepest Sims experience for mobile devices yet.

Complete actions to level up and earn Simoleons and Lifestyle Points for access to new items, decorations, and buildings. Your Sims live in a persistent world so take them with you and check in anytime to see what they’re doing. Continual game updates and social features like visiting your friend's towns and comparing them with the leaderboard means you’ll have a great new experience every time!

Release
On November 23, 2011, IGN was first to report  that the game is being released for iOS. The game was early released in the Singapore App Store on December 1, 2011, weeks before the official iOS release. The same day, official Facebook page for the game was created. Previews, sneak peeks and polls posted on the page lead to the launch trailer and the game was available worldwide in the App Store on December 15, 2011. Much anticipated game was released for Android players two months later. Soon after the Pre-Teen update, the game team revealed that the game is coming to Kindle Fire.

In December 2012, EA released the highlights from the first year, since the official launch of the game a year ago. An interview with producer was also released that time in honor of its first anniversary.

Changing time and date
Changing time and date settings may skip time-based actions. The "Time cheat" is very popular among players, however there are side effects players may experience:
 * Buildings taking longer to complete
 * Sims and babies taking longer to arrive
 * Sims no longer attempting to go to work
 * No more daily rewards
 * The game crashes
 * Party Boat gifts and Competition Center competitions taking longer to arrive
 * No longer being able to access timed events and limited edition awards

Having incorrect time and date may also prevent players from having access to online features:
 * Cloud
 * Online store
 * Party boat, leaderboard, and gifts.
 * Collecting other things

Events
One Day Without Shoes (April 2012)

On April 10, look out for an in-game message asking you to take off your shoes. Show your support by going barefoot and your Sims will be rewarded with some tiny, virtual TOMS Shoes of their very own for free!

Student Of The Year Competition (October 2012)

The Student of the Year Competition has started. The first student to achieve an A grade before October 16 will win a free Arcade Dance Machine!

Ghost Hunting Event (October 2012)

Hey Simmers, its ghost hunting time! Find all 12 ghosts before November 12 to unlock a FREE HAUNTED HOUSE!

Dream Home Contest (November 2012)

Send us a screenshot of your Sims dream home by 21 Nov for a chance to get it featured IN-GAME!

''Winning house featured in Livin' Large update. "Player Designed House" costs 39 Lifestyle Points. Winner ''

12 Days Of Christmas (December 2012)

Fix Santa's sleigh before Christmas and be rewarded with Christmas items along the way.

Gone Fishing! (January 2013)

Collect all six fishes to win an inspiring reward — Singing Salmon!

Fashion Event (January 2013)

Collect all six designs for a fabulous gardening outfit, that gets you 25% more Simoleons and XP every time your Sims wear it while gardening.

The Diving Event (February 2013)

Tired of cleaning your pool? Collect all 6 medals in our Diving Event to win an automatic pool cleaner!

Construct-O-Coins (April - May 2013)

Earn Construct-O-Coins via Woodworking and Town Map Revenue Collection

Limited-time items in the Home Store will no longer be available when the timer expires, so get them before they're gone!

Alien Encounter Challenge (May 2013)

Help Osiris the alien complete limited-time goals to unlock a futuristic teleporter!

Weather Machine (June 2013)

Complete your limited-time goals to unlock a Weather Machine!

Design A Dream Backyard (September 2013)

Is your garden worth showing off? Now is your chance to win a Limited Edition The Sims FreePlay 32GB iPod Touch just by submitting a screenshot of your outdoor area by September 29 in the Design a Dream Backyard competition!

Official Rules / Winner 

The Great Ghost Escape (October 2013)

Catch all ghosts before the clock strikes midnight on November 1 to unlock spooky new costumes and items!

The Missing Xmas Elves (December 2013)

Help Santa! He is in Sim Town in search of his Elves. Head to the North Pole to find clues and earn rewards along the way.

New Years Eve (December 2013)

The New Year is nearly here! Complete the New Year's Eve Quest to unlock breathtaking Fireworks and light up the sky! And from 6PM on New Year's Eve December 31, receive a 2 Life Point gift every hour until midnight!

Fishing Challenge (January 2014)

Reel 'em in - the Fishing Challenge is on! Catch all fish by Jan 18 to unlock awesome new Fashion Accessories.

Ringlets Of Fire (August 2014)

Show off your skills in the Fashion Design hobby and unlock brand new Long Hair!

The Great Xmas Mishap (December 2014)

Complete limited time goals to save Christmas and unlock rewards.

Resolution Solution (January 2015)

QUICK, EVERYONE START PANICKING WILDLY! 2015 is nearly here and so few Sims completed their 2014 New Years Resolutions! Is it possible to cram them all into a couple of days?! Find out in the new 'Resolution Solution' quest, unlocked now!

Lunar New Year (February 2015)

The Lunar New Year quest has begun! Hang up lanterns, and cheer on the lion dancers!

Rainbow Rider(February 2015)

Saddle up for a colorful and sparkly ride! Collect all of the Show Jumping hobby ribbons to unlock a special new equestrian friend.

Sleepwear (April 2015)

Rock your Zzz's like a superstar with some fierce new pieces sure to put the "Woo" in "WooHoo"!

Ice Skating Event(June 2015)

Tie up those skates and hit the ice! Collect all of the Ice Skating hobby items to unlock a special Sports Items Pack Prize!

Outdoors Event (October 2015)

Collect all of the Survivalist hobby items to unlock 7 outdoor packs for your Sims' homes!

The Sims Official Magazine
The game has been featured in all six issues of The Sims Official Magazine so far, a free magazine about The Sims in general that players can read online or as a universal app for iOS and Android.
 * Issue 1: What Do You Do in The Sims FreePlay?
 * Issue 2: The Sims FreePlay Stuff, FreePlay Anniversary
 * Issue 3: The Sims FreePlay Stuff, FreePlay: Climate Control
 * Issue 4: Mystery Awaits In The Sims FreePlay
 * Issue 5: Christmas Spirit in ms FreePlay
 * Issue 6: Buy: The Sims FreePlay

FreePlayers' Choice Program
FreePlayers' Choice Program is a way for players to vote for their favorite items they would like to get discounted. Each offer lasts for a limited time. The voting is enabled on the game's official Facebook page.

1. 50% OFF on Engagement Rings

2. 80% OFF on Dress-Up Chest

3. 50% OFF on Swimwear

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Trivia

 * The Sims FreePlay is the third game in The Sims series to require an Internet connection (the first is The Sims Online and the second being The Sims Social).
 * The Sims FreePlay is the first game to receive an MA15+ for "strong crude humour" by the Australian Classification Board, which prevents minors under 15 years from getting the game without a parent or an adult guardian (all previous Sims games have been rated M or lower, which are advisory ratings).
 * Originally, FreePlay used The Sims 3&#39;s logo with the difference being that 3 next to The Sims was omitted and replaced with FreePlay, The Sims itself is also higher on the Plumbob compared to TS3. As of version 5.15.2 (Christmas 2015), FreePlay now uses The Sims 4&#39;s logo, the difference also being that the 4 next to The Sims was replaced with FreePlay. The new logo also omits the string and hole next to FreePlay.
 * Another change is the Plumbob was changed to the one used in The Sims 4.
 * FreePlay's Time feature originated from the DS version of The Sims 2.
 * FreePlay is the first game not to use the name Child for a life stage. Instead, the game's equivalent of children are called Pre-Teens. However, this does not make Child the first life stage in The Sims series to have its name changed, as Elders have been renamed Seniors.
 * FreePlay is the first The Sims game to support the iPad's fullscreen.
 * FreePlay is the first game to have more than 8 Sims being able to be controlled at the same time without having to change a household, although pets cannot be controlled.
 * FreePlay is the first game that has a changing icon.
 * FreePlay is updated every 6 weeks.
 * There are lots of NPCs in Freeplay, players have control over every created Sim in the town. All Sims in the town are added by the players with the exception of Sims you help with quests. I.e. Osiris (a space alien), Bree, the park ranger, and others.
 * All workplaces (except the profession workplaces) and the school are rabbit holes.