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A '''content pack'''<ref group="n">"Content pack" is an unofficial term used to refer to this content, as no official term exists</ref> is an addition to a previously-released "base game.". In [[The Sims (series)|''The Sims'' series]], these packs add new objects and new interactions between Sims, and very often include new [[neighborhood]]s, [[life state]]s, and other features. Content packs cannot be installed or played without first installing the appropriate "base game." Content packs usually follow a theme, with new features, objects, music, and styles tailored to that specific theme. Content packs are known by different names depending on the size of the pack.
 
==Types of content packs==
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===Stuff pack===
A '''stuff pack''' is a smaller add-on pack which typically includes only new objects and clothes for Sims, though some stuff packs do include gameplay changes.<ref>''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff]]'' introduces new [[NPC]]s, [[Party|parties]], and [[interaction]]s.</ref><ref>Stuff packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' carried forward [[influence]], [[chemistry]], [[fury]], and the [[inventory]].</ref> Stuff packs originated with ''[[The Sims 2]]'', and were released for ''[[The Sims 3]]'' as well. BeginningStarting with ''[[The Sims 4]]'', stuff packs appearare only available as downloadable content, insteadwhereas ofprevious stuff packs beingwere releasedavailable on physical discs.
 
===The SimsKit===
A '''kit''' is a very small add-on pack which only adds a few new items, in addition to gameplay changes in some kits. It was introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Bust the Dust Kit]]''. Kits are intended to be smaller than stuff packs, and are only available as downloadable content.
 
===World pack===
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====Compilation packs by generation====
*[[Compilations of The Sims|Compilations of ''The Sims'']] - An article detailing all compilation packs released for ''[[The Sims]]''
*[[Compilations of The Sims 2|Compilations of ''The Sims 2'']] - An article detailing all compilation packs released for ''[[The Sims 2]]''
*[[Compilations of The Sims 3|Compilations of ''The Sims 3'']] - An article detailing all compilation packs released for ''[[The Sims 3]]''
*[[Compilations of The Sims 4|Compilations of ''The Sims 4'']] - An article detailing all compilation packs released for ''[[The Sims 4]]''
 
===Adventure pack===
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==Content packs by game==
All packs are listed in order of release.
===The Sims===
===''[[The Sims]]''===
In ''[[The Sims]]'', there are seven expansion packs. They are (in order of release):
Seven expansion packs were released for ''The Sims'':
*''[[The Sims: Livin' Large|Livin' Large]]''
*''[[The Sims: House Party|House Party]]''
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*''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic|Makin' Magic]]''
 
===''[[The Sims 2]]''===
Eight different expansion packs were released for ''[[The Sims 2]]''. They are (in order of release):
*''[[The Sims 2: University|University]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]''
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*''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life|Apartment Life]]''
 
Additionally, ten differentTen stuff packs were released. Theyfor ''The Sims are2'':
 
*''[[The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack|Holiday Party Pack]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff|Family Fun Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff|Glamour Life Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff|Celebration Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff|Happy Holiday Stuff]]'' (Expandedexpanded re-releasereissue of the ''Holiday Party Pack''.)
*''[[The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff|H&amp;M Fashion Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff|Teen Style Stuff]]''
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*''[[The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff|Mansion &amp; Garden Stuff]]''
 
===''[[The Sims 3]]''===
Eleven expansion packs were released for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. They are (in order of release):
*''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions|Ambitions]]''
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*''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future|Into the Future]]''
 
There are also nineNine stuff packs that were released for ''The Sims 3''. These stuff packs, in order of release, are:
*''[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff|High-End Loft Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff|Fast Lane Stuff]]''
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*''[[The Sims 3: Movie Stuff|Movie Stuff]]''
 
===''[[The Sims 4]]''===
Ten expansion packs have been released for ''The Sims 4'' and an eleventh expansion pack is currently in development:
There are currently eight released expansion packs:
*''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work|Get to Work]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Get Together|Get Together]]''
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*''[[The Sims 4: Island Living|Island Living]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Discover University|Discover University]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle|Eco Lifestyle]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape|Snowy Escape]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Cottage Living|Cottage Living]]'' (in development)
 
ThereTen aregame currentlypacks have been eight released gamefor packs''The Sims 4'':
*''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat|Outdoor Retreat]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Spa Day|Spa Day]]''
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*''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure|Jungle Adventure]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: StrangerVille|StrangerVille]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic|Realm of Magic]] ''
*''[[The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu|Journey to Batuu]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Dream Home Decorator|Dream Home Decorator]]''
 
ThereEighteen arestuff currentlypacks fifteenhave been released stufffor packs''The Sims 4'':
*''[[The Sims 4: Luxury Party Stuff|Luxury Party Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff|Perfect Patio Stuff]]''
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*''[[The Sims 4: Laundry Day Stuff|Laundry Day Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: My First Pet Stuff|My First Pet Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff|Moschino Stuff]] ''
*''[[The Sims 4: Tiny Living Stuff|Tiny Living Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff|Nifty Knitting Stuff]]''
*''[[The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff|Paranormal Stuff]]''
 
Four kits have been released for ''The Sims 4'':
* ''[[The Sims 4: Country Kitchen Kit|Country Kitchen Kit]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Bust the Dust Kit|Bust the Dust Kit]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit|Throwback Fit Kit]]''
* ''[[The Sims 4: Courtyard Oasis Kit|Courtyard Oasis Kit]]''
 
ThereOne isfree currentlypack onlyhas onebeen released freefor pack''The Sims 4'':
*''[[The Sims 4: Holiday Celebration Pack|Holiday Celebration Pack]]''
 
===''[[The Sims Medieval]]''===
One adventure pack was released for ''[[The Sims Medieval]]'' has only one adventure pack:
*''[[The Sims Medieval: Pirates & Nobles|Pirates &amp; Nobles]]''
 
==Themes==
{{main|Theme}}
Each content pack for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' is centered around one or more themes. Popular expansion packs includedinclude dating, pets, seasons, vacationing and exotic destinations, business and magic.<ref>Popularity determined by [http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?search=the+sims review rankings at Gamerankings.com].</ref>
 
==Notes==