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Line 1: {{see also\|Content pack}} ~~{{Cleanup}}~~ Each content pack<ref group="n">"Content pack" is an unofficial term used to refer to expansion, game or stuff packs; as no official term exists.</ref> for ''[[The Sims (series)\|The Sims]]'' is centered around one or more '''themes'''. The listed themes in this article are sorted by alphabetical order. ==Bathroom== ~~<center>{\|class="wikitable heading-blue" width="80%"!Themes~~ The enhancement in bathroom design appears in ''[[The Sims 2: Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff]]''. ~~!width="250px"\|Games~~ {\|class="wikitable" \|- \|[[File:The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff]] \| \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:MSS}} ~~;Dating~~ :Dating was added with ''The Sims: Hot Date'' and reintroduced with ''The Sims 2: Nightlife''. Dating is included in ''The Sims 3'', though it is simplified from previous games{{clarify}}. ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' may expand upon it{{confirm}}. \| ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]'' ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'' ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' \|- \| ~~;Cars~~ ~~:Personal car ownership was introduced in ''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' and was incorporated into ''The Sims 3'' base game. ''[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff]]'' will add new cars.~~ \| ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'' ''[[The Sims 3]]'' \|- \| ~~;Parties~~ :Parties, while always possible to some extent, were the main theme of ''The Sims: House Party''. ''The Sims 2'' added theme parties such as hourse parties, birthday parties, wedding parties and anniversary parties. ''The Sims 2: University'' added sports parties and toga parties and ''The Sims 2: Apartment Life'' added apartment parties and building parties. In ''The Sims 3'' base game you can choose between house parties, birthday parties or funerals, but you have to option of throwing them at a [[community lot]]. \| ''[[The Sims: House Party]]'' ''[[The Sims 2]]'' ''[[The Sims 3]]'' \|- \| ~~;Pets~~ :Pets are introduced in ''The Sims: Unleashed'' and reintroduced in ''The Sims 2: Pets''. All versions of The Sims have had [[aquarium]]s, fish that require a minimum of maintenance, although ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'' allow the keeping of bugs, butterflies, snakes, frogs, snails and crocodiles, as well as other [[fish]]. \| ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'' ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'' \|- \| ~~;Gardening~~ ~~:Gardening was added in ''The Sims: Unleashed'' and brought back in ''The Sims 2: Seasons''. Planting seeds and other gardening activities are included in ''The Sims 3''.~~ \| ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'' ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'' ''[[The Sims 3]]'' \|- \| ~~;Vacations~~ ~~:Vacationing was added with ''The Sims: Vacation'', then again with ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', and a similar "travel and adventure-type" theme is the basis of ''The Sims 3: World Adventures''.~~ \| ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'' ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'' ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'' \|- \| ~~;Adventure~~ :Adventure was added in ''The Sims 3''. Collecting gems, butterflies, and metals was incorporated into the base game. Adventure was also seen in ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'', as Sims can go to France, China, and Egypt to explore and enjoy adventures. \| ''[[The Sims 3]]'' \|- \| ~~;Magic~~ ~~:Magic was the centerpiece of ''The Sims: Makin' Magic'' as well as ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]''.~~ \| ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]'' ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'' \|- \| ~~;Fame~~ :Being famous was the main theme of ''The Sims: Superstar''. Fame was not incorporated into ''The Sims 2'' series at all, though Sims can have [[reputation]]s in ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]''. Fame is found to a lesser degree in ''The Sims 3'' [[Music (career)#The Sims 3\|music career]] but is a major feature of ''The Sims 3: Late Night''. \| ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]'' ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' \|- \| ~~;College life~~ ~~:Central theme of ''The Sims 2: University'', adding the [[Young adult]] [[Life stages\|life stage]] and took place in a University campus sub-neighborhood.~~ \| ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'' \|- \| ~~;Weather~~ :Main theme of ''The Sims 2: Seasons''. Added four possible seasons for [[Neighborhood]]s: Spring, Summer, Fall/Autumn & Winter. While it is possible to achieve some weather effects with the [[Fog Emitter]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', the concepts of weather has not been fully implemented. \| ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'' \|- \| ~~;Businesses~~ :The idea of Sims managing their own businesses was central to ''The Sims 2: Open for Business'', and was included in ''The Sims 3'', though business ownership was simplified and businesses could not be founded independently or formed on private lots. In ''The Sims 3: Ambitions'' is it also possible to sell crafted items at a [[Consignment store]]. \| ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'' ''[[The Sims 3]]'' ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'' \|- \| ~~;Apartments~~ ~~:Created in ''The Sims 2: Apartment Life'', but left out of ''The Sims 3'' though it may be featured in ''The Sims 3: Late Night''.~~ \| ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'' ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' \|- \| ~~;Hobbies~~ ~~:Hobbies was a theme in ''The Sims 2: FreeTime'', but appears to be in ''The Sims 3: Ambitions''.~~ \| ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]'' ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'' \|- \| ~~;Luxury~~ :High End Living was always possible, and expansion packs would frequently add some high-end objects. It was also a theme, though perhaps not a major theme, of ''The Sims: Livin' Large''. It was also a theme of ''The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff, The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff'', and ''The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff''. \| ''[[The Sims: Livin' Large]]'' ''[[The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff]]'' ''[[The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff]]'' ''[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff]]'' \|} ~~</center>~~ ==Brands== Items from real-life brands are featured in ''[[The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff]] \|[[File:The_Sims_2_IKEA_Home_Stuff_Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:KPST}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:DS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:MS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:JTB}} \|} ==City== A neighborhood called [[Belladonna Cove]] appears in ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'', which features several [[apartment\|apartment buildings]] as well as an urban-themed atmosphere. ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' features the city world [[Bridgeport]], home to [[penthouse]]s and dance clubs, and a big aspect of the pack is city life. ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]'' reintroduces the concept, along with a new city world named [[San Myshuno]]. ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]'' also has some minor elements of city life, as it comes with the city world of [[Del Sol Valley]]. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 Apartment Life Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Apartment Life]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:LN}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:CL}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GF}} \|} ==College== The [[college]] theme is featured in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]'', where Sims can seek and pursue further education at college. While at college, Sims will also encounter and experience the college life: throwing parties, joining a [[Greek house]] and studying. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 University Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: University]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:UL}} \|[[File:TS4 EP8 Discover University Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 4: Discover University]] \|} ==Dating== [[Dating]] is the main theme of ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]'', as well as one of the themes that come in ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'', and again, ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]''. The dating feature enables two paired Sims to spend their time together doing romantic activities. ''[[The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff]]'' features decors and interactive objects to build a romantic garden. ''[[The Sims 4: Dine Out]]'' also features romantic dinners. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims Hot Date.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: Hot Date]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Nightlife Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Nightlife]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:G}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:RGS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:DO}} \|} ==Eco living and environment== Eco living is the main theme of ''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]''. [[Green energy source\|Green energy]] objects are also included in ''[[The Sims 2: Mansion and Garden Stuff]]'', whilst ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'' introduced composting. ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'' included recycling and an [[eco-friendly]] trait. ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]'' included a [[Conservationist]] career and has various actvities related to cleaning up the world of [[Sulani]]. {\|class="wikitable" \|{{TS2icon\|TS2:S}} \|{{TS2icon\|TS2:MGS}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:A}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:IL}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:EL}} \|} ==Fame== Fame is the main theme in ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]'', as well as one of the themes in ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''. Sims are able to work in the [[Fame (career)\|Fame]] career, become [[Celebrity\|celebrities]] or performers, and pursue their dreams in general in order to get famous. ''[[The Sims 3: Movie Stuff]]'' adds various themed items and outfits from popular Hollywood film genres. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims Superstar.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: Superstar]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:LN}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:ST}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:MS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GF}} \|} ==Family== Family is the main theme of ''[[The Sims: Livin' Large]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]''. While ''Livin' Large'' doesn't primarily focus on the interaction between families, it introduced several new features at a time when the [[The Sims (series)\|series]] was new. Meanwhile, the main focus of ''Generations'' is on the family, where family time is made more elaborate, and Sims are meant to "Live the Life to the Fullest". ''[[The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff]]'' adds items related to family and children into ''The Sims 2''. ''[[The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff]]'' adds more items for kids, [[Puppet Theater\|puppet theatre]] and [[Voidcritter Battle Station]]. Family is also the main theme of ''[[The Sims 4: Parenthood]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Toddler Stuff]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims Livin' Large.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: Livin' Large]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff]] \|[[File:TSLS Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims Life Stories]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:G}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:KRS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:PH}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:TS}} \|} ==Farming and country life== Country and farming-related gameplay include the raising of farm animals, growing crops, selling produce and gardening. It is the main theme of ''[[The Sims 4: Cottage Living]]'' as well as one of the major themes of ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]''. It is also minorly featured in ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'' as well as some items from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims Unleashed.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: Unleashed]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Seasons Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Seasons]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:P}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:CLV}} \|} ==Fashion== Fashion is a theme that appears in ''[[The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff]]'' and ''[[Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit\|The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:DS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:MS}} \|[[File:Kit3Icon.png\|32px\|link=Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit]] \|} ==Festivals and holidays== Festivals and Holidays is a theme that appears in ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]],'' ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]''. Holiday-themed items also appear in ''[[The Sims 2: Holiday Party Pack]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Holiday Celebration Pack]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Spooky Stuff]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|{{TS2icon\|TS2:HPP}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:S}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:CL}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:S}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SE}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:HCP}} \|} ==Hobby== In ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]'', Sims can pursue their [[Hobby\|hobbies]] and have preferences between different types of activities, building hobby [[enthusiasm]] as a result. Hobbies are also somewhat present in ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'', and different hobby related activities are included in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 FreeTime Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: FreeTime]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:A}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GT}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:S}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:EL}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:NKS}} \|} ==Island life== Island life is a theme prominently featured in ''[[The Sims Castaway Stories]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]''. It usually features a residential island world that includes various activities such as jet skiing, [[boat]]s, [[mermaid]]s, and exploring [[Diving area\|ocean depths]]. It is also featured to a lesser extent with [[Twikkii Island]] in ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'' and [[Sunlit Tides]] from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:TSCS_Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims Castaway Stories]] \|{{TS2icon\|TS2:BV}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:IP}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:IL}} \|} ==Kitchen== A set of kitchen furniture and appliances that improves or enriches the atmosphere of the cooking and dining experience with ''[[The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff]]'' and ''[[Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Country Kitchen Kit\|The Sims 4: Country Kitchen Kit]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|{{TS2icon\|TS2:KBIDS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:CKS}} \|[[File:Kit2Icon.png\|32px\|link=Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Country Kitchen Kit]] \|} ==Luxury== Luxury is a theme based on the stuff appearing in ''[[The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Mansion and Garden Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: High End Loft Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Luxury Party Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]''. {\|class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Mansion & Garden Stuff Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Mansion and Garden Stuff]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:HELS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:LPS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:PPS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:VGS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GF}} \|} ==Magic== [[Magic]] appears as the main theme in ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]'', and is a theme in ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]''. Magic is reintroduced in the ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'', along with fairies and witches. The medium skill, which is a mystical art easily learned by [[spellcaster]]s, is a major theme in ''[[The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff]]''. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims Makin Magic.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: Makin' Magic]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Apartment Life Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Apartment Life]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:SN}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:ROM}} \|[[File:TS4SP18Icon.png\|x32px\|link=The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff]] \|} ==Movie== Movies form a central theme in ''[[The Sims 3: Movie Stuff]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff]]'', and to a lesser extent in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]''. The movie theme typically revolves around movie sets, props, and costumes for the big screen, or on objects relating to cinematic enjoyment and home theaters. {\| class="wikitable" \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:MS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:MHS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GF}} \|} ==Nightlife== Nightlife is the main theme of ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'' and one of the main themes in ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''. The theme of nightlife focuses on after-dark activities that involve visiting [[downtown]] or going to various clubs and lounges in the city, along with other vital roles of these expansion packs, such as [[vampire]]s. Nightlife was reintroduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]'', although additional aspects were also added in subsequent expansion packs, such as nighttime festivals and [[karaoke bar]]s in ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]'', bowling at night in ''[[The Sims 4: Bowling Night Stuff]]'', and nighttime talent shows in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]''. ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]'' also has minor elements of nightlife such as, nighttime juice kegger party. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 Nightlife Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Nightlife]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:LN}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GT}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:CL}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:BNS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GF}} \|[[File:TS4 EP8 Discover University Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 4: Discover University]] \|} ==Outdoor== Outdoor is a theme that mostly focuses on outdoor stuff and is appearing in ''[[The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff]]'', ''[[Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Courtyard Oasis Kit\|The Sims 4: Courtyard Oasis Kit]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Cottage Living]]''. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 Mansion & Garden Stuff Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:OLS}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:TLS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:OR}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:PPS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:RGS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:BS}} \|[[File:Kit4.png\|32px\|link=Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Courtyard Oasis Kit]] \|[[File:TS4 EP11 Cottage Living Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 4: Cottage Living]] \|} ==Party== [[Party\|Parties]] are the main focus of ''[[The Sims: House Party]]'', in which the ability to throw a party was introduced for the first time. Parties are also enhanced in ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]'', where there are even more types of parties. ''[[The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Luxury Party Stuff]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Spooky Stuff]]'' added more party objects for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4]]'', respectively. More varieties of parties were released with ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]''. While the main focus of ''[[The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff]]'' isn't partying, Sims can invite a few friends over to watch a movie together. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims House Party.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: House Party]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Celebration! Stuff Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:G}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:LPS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GT}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:MHS}} \|} ==Pets== [[Pet]]s is a theme used in many games throughout [[The Sims (series)\|''The Sims'' series]]. Sims can keep pets as part of their life in ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]'', and ''[[The Sims 4: My First Pet Stuff]]''. Pets are also featured in many console games; as seen [[Pet (disambiguation)\|here]]. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims Unleashed.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: Unleashed]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Pets Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Pets]] \|[[File:TSPS Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims Pet Stories]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:P}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:C&D}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:MFPS}} \|} ==Professions and businesses== In addition to going to work in [[career]]s, Sims can run [[business]]es or perform jobs in a [[profession]]. These features enable Sims to earn money in ways other than just going to work with adequate skills. Sims can now be seen and controlled, as they perform the work in their profession or business. This theme is present in ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]'',<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2015/02/04/ea-announces-the-sims-4-get-to-work-expansion-pack/ EA Announces The Sims 4: Get To Work Expansion Pack], on ''[[SimsVIP]]''</ref> ''[[The Sims 4: Dine Out]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Dream Home Decorator]]''. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 Open for Business Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Open for Business]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:A}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:ST}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GTW}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:DO}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:C&D}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GF}} \|[[File:TS4 GP10 Dream Home Decorator Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 4: Dream Home Decorator]] \|} ==Retro== Décor and fashion from yesteryear are the main theme of ''[[The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff]]'' and ''[[Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit\|The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit]]''. ''[[The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff]]'' includes furniture and clothing inspired by the 1970s. {\| class="wikitable" \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:DCS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:VGS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:PS}} \|[[File:Kit3Icon.png\|32px\|link=Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit]] \|} ==Social life== With the addition of [[reputation]] and [[social class]], Sims don't just interact with each other and do things unnoticed. What Sims do towards others gets noticed as part of the Social Life theme in ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]''. Social groups, a similar feature to social class, returned in ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]''. Social life was heavily revamped in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]'', while the reputation system returned in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Famous]]''. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 Apartment Life Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Apartment Life]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:UL}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GT}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:GF}} \|} ==Sports== Sports and fitness related content are featured in ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Spa Day]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Bowling Night Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff]]'' and ''[[Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit\|The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit]]''. {\| class="wikitable" \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SE}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SD}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:BNS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:FS}} \|[[File:Kit3Icon.png\|32px\|link=Kits for The Sims 4#The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit]] \|} ==Supernatural and occults== Supernatural occurances and occults are primary themes in ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Spooky Stuff]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Vampires]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: StrangerVille]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff]]''. These packs often focus solely on new [[life state]]s and/or fantasy gameplay. Most expansion packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4]]'' also include one or more life states as a side feature. For example [[vampire]]s in ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'', [[witch]]es in ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'', [[PlantSim]]s in ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4]]'' or [[alien]]s in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]''. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims Makin Magic.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: Makin' Magic]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Apartment Life Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Apartment Life]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:SN}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SS}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:V}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SV}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:ROM}} \|[[File:TS4SP18Icon.png\|x32px\|link=The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff]] \|} ==Time travel== Time travel is the primary theme of ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]'', where Sims can use a time portal to travel to [[Oasis Landing]], a world set in the distant future. It is also touched upon briefly in ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'' with the introduction of the [[time machine]]. {\| class="wikitable" \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:A}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:ITF}} \|} ==Vacation== The [[Vacationing\|Vacation]] feature is introduced in ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'', and is the main theme in ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure]]'', and in ''[[The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu]]''. The main purpose of this theme is to show Sims other parts of the world in their respective games, and to give them ways to spend their time and relax while on vacation. ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'' and ''The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure'' primarily focus on exploration and [[Adventure\|adventuring]] while ''The Sims 3: Island Paradise'' primarily focuses on relaxation and vacations. ''The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat'' focuses on camping, similar to vacationing in [[Three Lakes]] in ''The Sims 2: Bon Voyage''. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims Vacation.gif\|x32px\|link=The Sims: Vacation]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Bon Voyage Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]] \|[[File:TSCS Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims Castaway Stories]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:WA}} \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:IP}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SE}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:OR}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:JA}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:JTB}} \|} == Weather== [[Weather (game mechanic)\|Seasons]] and seasonal activities are introduced for the first time in ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'', where [[weather]] mechanics, such as rain and snow, will occur. A weather theme for ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 4'' was introduced in ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'', respectively. ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]'' utilizes some aspects of winter from ''The Sims 4: Seasons'', but ''Seasons'' is not required to play it. Basic [[precipitation]] such as rain or rain with thunder are also present in other games: [[The Sims 2: Pets (console)]], [[The Sims 2: Castaway]] and [[The Sims Castaway Stories]]. {\| class="wikitable" \|[[File:The Sims 2 Seasons Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Seasons]] \|[[File:The Sims 2 Castaway Logo.png\|32px\|link=The Sims 2: Castaway]] \|[[File:TSCS Icon.png\|32px\|link=The Sims Castaway Stories]] \|{{TS3icon\|TS3:S}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:S}} \|{{TS4icon\|TS4:SE}} \|} ==Notes== <references group="n" /> ==References== <references /> [[nl:Thema]] [[pl:Tematyka Dodatków]] [[ru:Тематика]] [[pt-br:Pacote de expansão#Por tema]] [[Category:Expansion packs\| ]] [[Category:EAStuff ~~Games~~packs]] [[Category:Game packs]]