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'''Secret lots''' are featured in ''[[The Sims]]'', several expansions for ''[[The Sims 2]]'', and ''[[The Sims 4]]'' as [[lot]]s that are hidden from the neighbourhood view, and generally only accessible to Sims upon meeting specific requirements or carrying out a specific action. ''[[The Sims 3]]'' features the [[Hidden tomb]] lot assignment which hides the lot from Town View and prevents Sims from autonomously routing to the lot, but these lots are otherwise accessible at any time by player-controlled Sims.

[[File:2.png|thumb|200x200px|A suspiciously familiar sleeping giant...]]

''The Sims'' contains two unused lots that cannot be accessed without modifying the game files, House00 and House11. Both lots are large and completely empty, missing even the invisible objects and portals required for the lots to function correctly. House11 can be seen in pre-release screenshots of the game, containing a large and complexly designed house.

Sims can climb a [[Magic (The Sims: Makin' Magic)#Justa Beanstalk|beanstalk]] that has grown to full height. They will be transported to a cloud with a giant [[Will Wright]] sleeping next to a spilled can of [[Magic ingredient|Magic Beans]], which can be stolen. The sleeping Will Wright cannot be woken or interacted with in any way, but Sims can view him which will display a thank you message for playing ''The Sims''.

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Sims at [[College (sub-neighborhood)|college]] gain access to the '''Secret Society Club House''' when they befriend three or more members of the [[Secret society|Secret Society]]. This lot contains a variety of [[career reward]]s and [[Aspiration reward (The Sims 2)|aspiration rewards]]. Each campus has a different Club House. After gaining membership, the Sim can go to the Club House anytime they want by using the phone.

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Maps can be found by [[digging]] or taking [[tours]] on vacation in ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', and they can lead to a secret lot in each of the three exotic locations. Each lot is home to a unique [[NPC]] character. The hidden lots are not editable in any manner without modifying the game files.

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Each of the 10 [[Hobby|Hobbies]] in ''[[The Sims 2: Freetime]]'' has an associated secret lot, containing objects that relate to the hobby and allow Sims to increase their skills (unlike regular [[community lot]]s). Sims can gain membership to a Hobby Lot by passing Level 5 in Enthusiasm to the associated hobby. There, Sims can interact with other Sims who share their hobbies, perform hobby-related activities, and can raise their skills. The hobby lots are not editable in any manner without modifying the game files.

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In ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'', a secret neighborhood called "[[Magic (neighborhood)|Magic]]" is added. It is only accessible by [[witch]]es. There are two lots, where you can meet the head witches, buy reagents from them, and use their thrones, cauldrons and spell books. Although each lot is themed to a specific alignment, there are no restrictions as to which lot witches can visit. Additionally, although not a secret lot, [[Belladonna Cove]] contains an intentionally hard to find residential lot called [[List of Belladonna Cove lots#Watervista Palace|Watervista Palace]], modelled on [[wikipedia:Baba Yaga|Baba Yaga]]'s hut.

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''[[The Sims 4]]'' features secret lots which can be accessed through specific interactions with certain objects. Once visited, the secret lots can be travelled to directly from their portal. Sims with Level 7 [[wellness]] skill can teleport to the secret lots while [[Meditation|meditating]] if they have previously visited the lot.

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====Deep Woods====

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[[Granite Falls]]' secret lot is called [[Deep Woods]] and can be accessed via via a shrub hole in the forest surrounding [[Granite Falls National Park]]. Deep Woods contains a lake next to a waterfall with a fishing spot along with exclusive fish. The place also includes rocks, where Sims can collect crystals and metals, and special insects exclusive to Deep Woods. The Hermit's house is also located here, whom Sims can talk to.

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