'''The Sims 2: Bon Voyage''' (Also known as '''''TS2 BV''''' or simply '''''Bon Voyage''''') is the sixth [[expansion pack]], released for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' in2007. It was released on September4, 2007in NorthAmerica and September 6, 2007inEurope for theMicrosoftWindowsOperatingSystem.FortheMacOSXOperatingSystem,itwasreleasedonDecember17,2007byAspyrMedia.Likethe''[[Vacation]]''expansionpack for ''[[The Sims]]'', itfocusesonleisuretraveling.Thisgameservedastheinspirationfor its successor, ''[[The Sims 3:WorldAdventures]]''.
'''''The Sims 2: Pets''''' (Also known as '''''TS2 P''''') is the fourth [[expansion pack]] released for ''[[The Sims 2]]''. This game was released on October 18, 2006 for US and Canada, October 20, 2006 for EU, and October 26, 2006 for Australia. The main idea of this game is to let the player own [[pet]]s. The version is a remake of ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', which was a best-seller at that time. It is also included in ''[[The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection]]''.
''Create the perfect pet for your Sims to train, play with, and love throughout a lifetime. Pick everything from their paws to their personality. Choose from dozens of popular dog and cat breeds like Schnauzer and Siamese. Or create a unique cat or dog by modifying their features and body type. Your Sims can teach their pets tricks, take them for a romp in the park to meet other furry friends, or buy them toys, beds, and much more. But pets have minds of their own-so expect the unexpected! ''
''Whisk Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping with the family on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, Sims will engage in new activities and experiences as they relax and rejuvenate. Transform them from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers as they learn new customs including local greetings, dances and more to take home and teach to their friends. Send Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!''
''The Sims 2: Bon Voyage'' features Vacation Destination, a new [[Sub-neighborhood#The Sims 2|Sub-Neighborhood]] where Sims will visit to spend their vacation. There are three types of vacation destination, i.e. [[Takemizu Village|Far East]], [[Twikkii Island|Tropical]], and [[Three Lakes|Mountain]]. Each destination has special attributes and its own attractions. These include the environment, locals, [[tour]]s, and so on. Some special features can only be found in certain Vacation Destination, such as [[Ninja]]s that can be found in Far East and [[Beach]], as the main attraction of Tropical vacation.
==New Features==
==New Features==
===Going on Vacation===
===Pets===
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As a way to stay away from everyday routine, Sims can now have a vacation by booking one via [[phone]] or [[computer]]. Traveling to vacation landmarks, relaxing, and experiencing things that normally cannot be found in the everyday life is what vacationing is all about. Sims can go to a vacation trip alone or bringing families and friends along. Going on vacation doesn't require any day off from [[Career|job]], because while being on vacation, ages and time continuity stop. Meaning, when Sims travel on vacation on Tuesday noon, they will be back home by Tuesday noon too. This mechanism is similar to when Sims travel to [[community lot]]s. Vacation trips, however, have limited time, and the vacation time is over for several days, Sims will be forced to go home. This means they can't stay forever at the Vacation Destination. Sims can stay with the maximum of 7 days on vacation. Only Sims older than [[toddler]] and non-pets can go on vacation, so [[Baby|babies]], toddlers, and [[Pet|pets]] must stay at home with a remaining household member or a [[nanny]].
===Pet Training===
While on a vacation, the main attraction is to travel to community lots and spend as much time as possible there, because Sims shouldn't waste their precious time at home. The time continuity works differently from going to community lots in the Base Neighborhood. Time and hours will keep going when Sims leave house and when they're back home. This is similar to the time mechanics in [[College]]s. The difference is, they can't learn [[skill]]s, gain [[enthusiasm]]{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}, or build [[talent badge]]s. Also, [[Lifetime Aspiration]] will not be accumulated so Sims cannot exploit of the extra days they get from going on vacations. Sims also gain temporary [[Vacation benefit|Vacation Benefits]] after they return from a good vacation, or instead, penalties if the vacation was bad.
===VacationAccommodations===
===Pet Career===
Sims need to stay somewhere while on vacation. There are three types of accommodation where Sims can stay: Vacation Homes, [[Hotel]]s, or Campgrounds. Each of the accommodations has its own advantages and disadvantages. Vacation Homes can be purchased from real estate, but they are very expensive; costing the same as regular houses. It is, however, fully customizable just like normal [[residential lot]]s.
===Obtaining a Pet===
Hotels are the second expensive accommodation, but the price depend on the type of lodge Sims are staying. The more luxurious the hotel is, the more expensive. Sims cannot access [[Inventory]] in the Hotels nor Campgrounds. A hotel may and may not contain amenities, such as [[Restaurant]] and swimming pool, though expensive hotels may offer some. Sims can book multiple suites before they check in, and suites that are not booked will be booked by Tourists. They can lock their suites to allow vacation parties or just the households. Sims can order room service from their suites, and Housekeepers will clean up the hotel.
===Create-a-Pet===
Campgrounds are free, and the only premade Campground is [[Axe Wood Campgrounds]]. Sims sleep in tents that replenish [[Energy]] [[need]] slowly. Campgrounds don't have cleaning service, so Sims must clean up the mess themselves or [[influence]] others to do so. Campgrounds and tents are also vulnerable to outdoor [[temperature]]. Thus, staying in the Campground in extreme temperature or on [[Winter]] is difficult to Sims. Campgrounds can provide some campfires to keep Sims warm by sitting around one.
===Vacation Memento===
===Unlockables===
Sims who achieve vacation experiences can keep track on what they have done on vacation by looking at their [[Vacation memento|Vacation Memento]]. Each Sim has Vacation Memento in their [[Memory|memories]] panel. It has a suitcase icon. There are 45 mementos in total. Sims can earn mementos by doing certain things or achieve things that particularly can be found in Vacation Destination, such as learning local [[Dancing|dances]] and eating local food. Sims will earn vacation titles in the Vacation Memento panel the more they gain mementos. Collecting all mementos doesn't reward Sims anything, though.
Sims can earn and collect many [[souvenir]]s and other abilities they've learned while on vacation. Sims can collect souvenirs bought from certain Vacation Destination or [[digging|dig out]] beach collectibles and place them on a special rack to show off their friends about. Collecting five of each souvenirs will also benefit Sims depending on the type of the souvenirs. Sims may also dig the ground to find some treasuries, cheap stuff, or even leak the water main underground. Plundering the [[pirate ship]] might also grant Sims some pirate treasures.
Other than items, Sims can learn many things from the vacation. Sims might learn how to bow on Far East or other [[gesture]]s from other vacations. They might also happen to learn some local [[dance]]s and [[Tai Chi]]. Getting and learning local [[massage]]s and eating local delicacies as well, as activities to spend on vacation. Sims might also encounter someone special who can teach them how to sing Sea Chantey or tell the Dragon Legend to friends. There are so many things they can discover and share with friends back home after going back from vacations.
===Secret Vacation Lots===
Each pre-made Vacation Destination is provided with a [[Secret lot#The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|secret vacation lot]]. Each lot offers distinct benefits that Sims might learn or earn. Before discovering the secret vacation lots, Sims must first find the hidden maps throughout the vacation areas. They might find them while on [[tour]]s, [[digging]] the ground, or wishing from shrine.
===Beach===
''Bon Voyage'' now adds functional beach as a new lot system to ''The Sims 2'' game. In addition to normal lots, beach lots can only be placed on an area which is adjacent to road and waters. Beach lots can be used as a [[residential lot]], [[community lot]], or [[hotel]]. [[Apartment]]{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}, however, is not recommended to be built on uneven lots, most especially beach lots. Sims can do many beach-related activities on the beach lot. They can sunbathe, swim on the ocean, build a sandcastle, dig on sand, and watch the waves. Some objects cannot be placed on the "beach line", a line which separates areas whether sandcastles can be built or not. [[Pirate ship]] can only be placed on beach lots, as well.
Not all terrains in ''The Sims 2'' provide sufficient area to place the beach lot, though. Some terrains might be even not close enough to the waters. Only some pre-made terrains that are included since ''Bon Voyage'' might suit with beach lot area. These include [[Twikkii Island]], [[Bluewater Village]], [[Desiderata Valley]], [[Belladonna Cove]], Crescent Island, and Moon Islands.
===Jewelry<ref name="carry forward" />===
A new enhancement on Sims' beauty is the addition of [[Jewelry|jewelries]]. On [[Create a Sim]] or changing appearance interface, Sims can wear bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, or piercings. These can be set per outfit, just like hair. Jewelries can be bought when creating a Sim, from the jewelry rack on community lot, or be dug on beach. Each Vacation Destination has its own unique jewelries and accessories, which cannot be bought or found anywhere else.
The new life state introduced in the Expansion Pack is [[Bigfoot]]. Bigfoot lives in the [[Hidden Burrow]], a [[Secret lot#The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|secret lot]] located in [[Three Lakes]]. Sims must have a secret map to find the Hidden Burrow and Bigfoot. A Bigfoot can be made playable by befriending them and proposing them to move in. Then, another Bigfoot will take over the Hidden Burrow. Bigfoots have already mastered all [[skill]]s and [[talent badge]]s. They can't do any romantic interactions, so Bigfoots cannot have [[Romance]], [[Family]], or [[Pleasure]] [[Aspiration]]s. They get along with [[child]]ren and [[dog]]s very well, but [[cat]]s are not too fond with them.
==New Additions==
==New Additions==
*'''New Life State''': Bigfoot
*'''New NPCs''': Bellhop, Tour Guide, Housekeeper, [[Ninja]], [[Witch Doctor]], [[Wise Old Man]], [[Pirate Captain Edward Dregg]], [[Unsavory Charlatan]], and more
*'''New [[Radio stations|Radio Stations]]''': Reggae, Surf, World, and Big Band
*'''New Dances''': Hula dance, Slap dance, and Fire dance
*'''New Meals''': Chirashi, Pineapple Surprise, Flapjacks, and more
*'''New Places for [[WooHoo]]''': Tent, Sauna, and Hammock
*'''New Turn Ons/Turn Offs''': Employment, Skills, Life States, and Jewelry [[Turn On]]s
*'''New Door Locks''': Allow/disallow Party Members, Do Not Disturb, and Allow Housekeeping
===Minor Features===
===Minor Features===
*Real honeymoon. Traditionally, without ''Bon Voyage'', Sims will go for a brief honeymoon trip with a limousine to replenish their needs. Engaged Sims can plan a honeymoon, in addition to normal vacation. Sims cannot plan who will join the travel party and when departure takes time. After newlyweds get married, or after a wedding party ends with successful marriage proposal, a vacation van will arrive to pick the newlyweds to the vacation. If engaged Sims don't plan a honeymoon before marriage, no kind of honeymoon will occur, not even the traditional one.
*Changing booths can now be used as a wardrobe to change and plan household [[Clothes|outfit]].<ref name="carry forward">This feature is carried forward to later Expansion Pack.</ref>
*Community marriage<ref name="carry forward" />. Sims can now [[Marriage|marry]] on community lots as an alternative from marriage-at-home. Honeymoon limo will also come to pick the newlyweds. Wedding [[party]] cannot be thrown on community lots, however.
*Transportation picker<ref name="carry forward" />. Players can now choose which Sims will go along with the Sim who is going to a community lot, instead of bringing along all or no household members.
==New Build Mode Additions==
==New Build Mode Additions==
*Pagoda Roofs
Pagoda roofs are new roof types which are used to make a distinctive architecture for Far East buildings. Pagoda roofs come with hipped, gabled, half-hipped, and flat styles. Pagoda roofs must be built in square, rectangular, or diagonal. Pagoda roofs shouldn't intersect other pagoda roofs, because they will clip each others and the roof effect will look unappealing.
==New Objects==
==New Objects==
*''[[Tent|Action Traveler's Action Tent]]''
*''Swing Away Hammock''
*''ShowMeOff Rack of Glory'' Souvenir Rack
*''Tea Time Table''
*''Four Blessing Mahjong Table''
*''Sweat It Out Sauna''
*''The Swashbuckling Shipwrecker by Impressive Installations'' Pirate Ship
*''Backyard Pyramid'' Set of Ruins
*''Sand Waves Zen Garden''
*''Soft 'n Tender Massage Table''
==New Interactions==
==New Interactions==
;Sim-based
*Sims can [[digging|dig]] the ground to find many stuff, including treasure chest and water pipe. A hole dug by [[Dog]]s can also be dug to avoid digging another hole, and Dogs can dig holes dug by Sims.
*Sims can take [[snapshot]] and pose.
*Local or tourist friends can be invited as a houseguest for three days.
*Sims can walk to community lots instead of calling [[taxi]] or driving [[car]]{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}.<ref name="carry forward" />
;Object-based
*Sims can assign [[employee]]s to become masseuses for the massage table.{{Vgversion|TS2:OFB}}
*Sims can ask others to play pirates if [[pirate ship]] is present on the lot.
*Sims can share discovery with others from the collectibles they found from beach (e.g. seashells, clams, etc.).
*Toddlers can eat sand.
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===Videos===
===Videos===
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Video:The Sims™ 2 BonVoyage Official Trailer|The Sims™ 2 BonVoyage Official Trailer
Video:The Sims 2 - Pets Official Trailer|The Sims 2 - Pets Official Trailer
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==The Sims 2 Launcher==
Starting from ''The Sims 2: Bon Voyage'', EA has included a launcher to start the game. This feature is added in newer [[expansion pack|Expansion Packs]] and Stuff Packs as well. It will display which Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs the player has installed, and a play game button. When connected to the internet, the launcher will also display ''The Sims 2'' news update, which has now been changed to an update of ''The Sims 3'' news, as well as an unused Featured News.
==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Comparison between The Sims 2: Bon Voyage and The Sims 3: World Adventures]]
*[[Comparison between The Sims 2: Pets and The Sims 3: Pets]]
==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep6_index.php The Sims 2: Bon Voyage on TheSims2.com]
*[http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep4_index.php The Sims 2: Pets on TheSims2.com]
Consoles NA October 18, 2006 EU October 20, 2006 AUS October 26, 2006
Nintendo DS NA October 31, 2006 EU October 27, 2006 AUS October 26, 2006 Macintosh NA November 1, 2006 GBA NA November 7, 2006 EU November 17, 2006 AUS November 16, 2006 PSP NA December 14, 2006 EU December 15, 2006 AUS December 14, 2006 Wii NA June 12, 2007 PAL June 22, 2007 N-Gage INT June 18, 2008
The Sims 2: Pets (Also known as TS2 P) is the fourth expansion pack released for The Sims 2. This game was released on October 18, 2006 for US and Canada, October 20, 2006 for EU, and October 26, 2006 for Australia. The main idea of this game is to let the player own pets. The version is a remake of The Sims: Unleashed, which was a best-seller at that time. It is also included in The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection.
Create the perfect pet for your Sims to train, play with, and love throughout a lifetime. Pick everything from their paws to their personality. Choose from dozens of popular dog and cat breeds like Schnauzer and Siamese. Or create a unique cat or dog by modifying their features and body type. Your Sims can teach their pets tricks, take them for a romp in the park to meet other furry friends, or buy them toys, beds, and much more. But pets have minds of their own-so expect the unexpected!
