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|developer = [[TheAspyr Sims StudioMedia|Aspyr]]
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts|EA Games]] <small>(PC)</small><br />[[Wikipedia:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]] <small>(Mac)</small>
|series = [[The Sims Stories]]
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'''''The Sims Castaway Stories''''' is the third game (and the last) in the spin-off series, ''[[The Sims Stories]]'', developed by [[MaxisAspyr Media|Aspyr]]<ref><nowiki>https://www.macworld.com/article/1131747/castaway.html</nowiki></ref> and published by [[EA Games]]. The plot circulates around a group of Sims who survived the sinking of [[Queen Solomon]]. The game consists of 24 chapters (unlike the other ''[[The Sims Stories]]'' games), and the player can choose the character with whom he or shethey will play the game, or create a custom one.
 
The game was released on January 29, 2008.
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Certain objects in ''Castaway Stories'' [[Dependency|depend]] on either plumbing or electricity in order to work. These are, for example, electric ovens and fridges or toilets and bathtubs.
 
A water tower must be placed on the lot in order for bathroom objects to work, while an electric generator (a story reward object in the game) must be placed for objects depending on power canto work.
 
====Weather====
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* From ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]'' - fruit (coconuts, papayas, bananas and coffee beans), weather (tropical in the game), [[fishing]] (although there are no [[talent badge]]s), body temperature, weather controlling machine, collecting butterflies and fireflies, [[penguin]]s;
*From ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|Bon Voyage]]'' - swimming in the ocean, digging in the sand for buried treasure, hot springs, hammocks, bonfires, ruins from [[Twikkii Island]].
 
==Characters in [[Shipwrecked and Single]]==
The following is a list of sim characters encountered in the game that have story significance.
 
=== Protagonists ===
* '''[[David Bennett]]'''
One of the mechanics for the Solomon Queen, who mainly took the job so he could go to Club Meet your Mate. He was one of the two characters who could be chosen as the protagonist at the beginning of the game.
* '''[[Jessica Knight]]'''
A writer who recently took an offer to write an article in "Going Places" magazine. Little did she know she wasn't "Going" to Club Meet your Mate. She was one of the two characters who could be chosen as the protagonist at the beginning of the game.
 
=== Animals ===
* '''[[Waiata]]'''
The [[orangutan]] the main character adopts as a pet. Initially, she is not very kind to the main Sim for attempting to take the tiki idol, but eventually she agrees to stay with them.
* '''[[Mata]]'''
A [[jaguar]] that guards one of the paths at The Crossroads.
 
=== Castaways ===
* '''[[Emma Langsford]]'''
A survivor from the Solomon Queen. She has a huge crush on Robby, and in the end she follows Robby's decision to remain on the island.
* '''[[Hugh Bailey]]'''
A survivor from the Solomon Queen. Greedy and manipulative, he takes over Shady Lagoon, the main character's secondary residence, without hesitation.
* '''[[Gina Gibson]]'''
A survivor from the Solomon Queen. She is portrayed as a ditsy and daring young lady, who also loves to garden, and has a husband back home in the city.
* '''[[Robby Smith]]'''
A survivor from the Solomon Queen. He loves to have fun constantly, and loves pranks and jokes. He eventually decides to stay on the island with Emma Langsford.
* '''[[Sandra Barnham]]'''
A survivor from the Solomon Queen. She seems to have a slight interest in Hugh and is very homesick.
* '''[[Winford Rhinehart|Professor Winford Rhinehart]]'''
An old scientist who has done extensive research on the island, hence his vast knowledge about the island's history and culture. Initially, he is very helpful to the main character and the other survivors, but as the story continues, his true intentions are revealed. In the end, his ultimate fate is in the player's hands.
*'''[[Bart Pittman]]'''
The Chief Engineer of the Solomon Queen. He is the only survivor found on Volcano Island and is dying when the main character finds him. In his final breath, he reveals the truth about Professor Rhinehart.
 
=== Natives ===
* '''[[Rarahu Anuata]]'''
The Chief's guard. He serves as the messenger between the Manave family and the main character. Doesn't have a home, choses to be a nomad so that, "his prey won't get familiar with his scent."
*'''[[Nanihi Manave]]'''
The daughter of the Chief and Huhana. Mischievous and playful, she is being chased by a pack of wild hyenas when the main character meets her.
*'''[[Fangaloka Manave]]'''
The Chief and father of Nanihi. He welcomes the main character to the tribe's Volcano Festival as an honorable guest.
*'''[[Huhana Manave]]'''
The Chief's wife and mother of Nanihi. She weaves the main character a sail as a kind gesture for saving her daughter's life.
*'''[[Emobi Whetu]]'''
One of the villagers in the Village Market. He needs help fixing the exercise machines as he is not a skilled repairman.
*'''[[Kiri Roimata]]'''
One of the villagers in the Village Market. She wants the main character to light the trash pit for her.
*'''[[Orama Herenui]]'''
One of the villagers in the Village Market. She has a bad memory and is longing for a Singing Stone from Scavenger Fields.
*'''[[Timoti Fekitoa]]'''
One of the villagers in the Village Market. He is seen painting at the easel and would like to have company to play chess with.
*'''[[Ahio Heimata]]'''
One of the villagers at the Village Harbor. He is Rainui's younger brother and needs a hand in spearing fish.
*'''[[Akolo Mamanu]]'''
One of the villagers at the Village Harbor. He wants to have a jar of fireflies to use for a light at night.
*'''[[Rainui Heimata]]'''
One of the villagers at the Village Harbor. She is Ahio's bossy sister and wants someone to push her on the swing.
*'''[[Tumata Tehea]]'''
One of the villagers at the Village Harbor. She doesn't know how to play an instrument and wants the main character to play something for her.
*'''[[Amanaki Tama]]'''
The Shaman.
 
==Comparison to other games in ''The Sims'' series==
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==See also==
*[[Comparison between Castaway series]]
 
==References==
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