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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.
As of December 6th, 2011, there are five expansion packs that have been released, with one in development, for The Sims 3. 10 expansion packs are planned. They are (in order of release):
There are also been four stuff packs that have been released as of 25 July 2011 (2011 -07-25)[update]. Like the expansion packs for this era of the game, 10 stuff packs are planned for The Sims 3. These stuff packs are:
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.
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