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{{For|a full list of ''[[The Sims series]]'' expansion packs|List of The Sims games}}
{{For|a full list of ''[[The Sims series]]'' games|List of The Sims games}}


'''Expansion packs''' (EP) are add-ons for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' games. They make the original game more interesting by providing new things to the game, and are often centered around a theme. They require the original game (also known as base game or core game) to work. Sometimes, collections or compilations of the base game and one or more expansion(s) are released. ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'' also offered mini-expansions called '''stuff packs''' (SP), which offered only new objects and clothes, though they sometimes included gameplay changes as well<ref>''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff]]'' introduces new [[NPC]]s, [[Party|parties]], and [[interaction]]s.</ref><ref>Stuff packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' included [[influence]], [[chemistry]], [[fury]], and the [[inventory]].</ref>. Gamers are advised to check what an edition includes before buying it.
'''Expansion packs''' (EP) are add-ons for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' games. They make the original game more interesting by providing new things to the game, and are often centered around a theme. They require the original game (also known as base game or core game) to work. Sometimes, collections or compilations of the base game and one or more expansion(s) are released. ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'' also offered mini-expansions called '''stuff packs''' (SP), which offered only new objects and clothes, though they sometimes included gameplay changes as well.<ref>''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff]]'' introduces new [[NPC]]s, [[Party|parties]], and [[interaction]]s.</ref><ref>Stuff packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' included [[influence]], [[chemistry]], [[fury]], and the [[inventory]].</ref> Gamers are advised to check what an edition includes before buying it.


== [[The Sims]] ==
== The Sims ==
In ''The Sims'', there are 7 expansion packs. They are:
In ''[[The Sims]]'', there are 7 expansion packs. They are:
* [[Livin' Large]]
* [[Livin' Large]]
* [[House Party]]
* [[House Party]]
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* [[Makin' Magic]]
* [[Makin' Magic]]


== [[The Sims 2]] ==
== The Sims 2 ==
The producers released 8 different expansion packs. They are:
The producers released 8 different expansion packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]''. They are:
* [[The_Sims_2:_University|University]]
* [[The Sims 2: University|University]]
* [[The_Sims_2:_Nightlife|Nightlife]]
* [[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]
* [[The_Sims_2:_Open_for_Business|Open for Business]]
* [[The Sims 2: Open for Business|Open for Business]]
* [[The_Sims_2:_Pets|Pets]]
* [[The Sims 2: Pets|Pets]]
* [[The_Sims_2:_Seasons|Seasons]]
* [[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]
* [[The_Sims_2:_Bon_Voyage|Bon Voyage]]
* [[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|Bon Voyage]]
* [[The_Sims_2:_FreeTime|Free Time]]
* [[The Sims 2: FreeTime|Free Time]]
* [[The_Sims_2:_Apartment_Life|Apartment Life]]
* [[The Sims 2: Apartment Life|Apartment Life]]


Additionally, 10 different stuff packs were released. They are:
Additionally, 10 different stuff packs were released. They are:
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*[[Mansion and Garden Stuff]]
*[[Mansion and Garden Stuff]]


== [[The Sims 3]] ==
== The Sims 3 ==
{{See also|The Sims game rumors}}
So far they there are only three expansion packs for the latest game although there are more still on the way. These are the three:

{{as of|2011|April|3}} there are only three expansion packs for ''[[The Sims 3]]'', although there are more still on the way. These are the three:
* [[World Adventures]]
* [[World Adventures]]
* [[Ambitions]]
* [[Ambitions]]
* [[Late Night]]
* [[Late Night]]


There have also been three stuff packs released so far. Those are:
There have also been three stuff packs released {{as of|2011|April|3|lc=y}}. Those are:
*[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff|High-End Loft Stuff]]
*[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff|High-End Loft Stuff]]
*[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff|Fast Lane Stuff]]
*[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff|Fast Lane Stuff]]
*[[Outdoor Living Stuff]]
*[[The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff|Outdoor Living Stuff]]


== Themes ==
== Themes ==
{{main|Theme}}
{{main|Theme}}
Each expansion pack for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' is centered around one or more themes. Go to [[Theme]] to see a list of themes.
Each expansion pack for ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' is centered around one or more themes. Popular<ref>Popularity determined by [http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?search=the+sims review rankings at Gamerankings.com].</ref> expansion packs included dating, pets, vacationing and exotic destinations, business and magic.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:48, 3 April 2011

Expansion pack

Expansion packs for The Sims 2

For a full list of The Sims series games, see List of The Sims games.


Expansion packs (EP) are add-ons for The Sims games. They make the original game more interesting by providing new things to the game, and are often centered around a theme. They require the original game (also known as base game or core game) to work. Sometimes, collections or compilations of the base game and one or more expansion(s) are released. The Sims 2 and The Sims 3 also offered mini-expansions called stuff packs (SP), which offered only new objects and clothes, though they sometimes included gameplay changes as well.[1][2] Gamers are advised to check what an edition includes before buying it.

The Sims

In The Sims, there are 7 expansion packs. They are:

The Sims 2

The producers released 8 different expansion packs for The Sims 2. They are:

Additionally, 10 different stuff packs were released. They are:

The Sims 3

See also: The Sims game rumors


As of 3 April 2011 (2011 -04-03) there are only three expansion packs for The Sims 3, although there are more still on the way. These are the three:

There have also been three stuff packs released as of 3 April 2011 (2011 -04-03). Those are:

Themes

Main article: Theme

Each expansion pack for The Sims is centered around one or more themes. Popular[3] expansion packs included dating, pets, vacationing and exotic destinations, business and magic.

References

  1. The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff introduces new NPCs, parties, and interactions.
  2. Stuff packs for The Sims 2 included influence, chemistry, fury, and the inventory.
  3. Popularity determined by review rankings at Gamerankings.com.

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