Production company Maxis, Electronic Arts
First released 2000
Create your own stories with this hugely popular 'sandbox' game.
Story
Let your imagination run wild and create your own stories in The Sims.
Why we chose it
Unlike the other games in the 1001 we chose The Sims because it is designed for you to create your own story. Create families, build homes, help your Sims achieve their dreams – from acting to launching into space to transforming into a mythical creature. The Sims is designed to fire your imagination and let you build your own world.
Where it came from
The first version of The Sims was created in 2000, designed to be a virtual doll house (called a ‘Sandbox’ game). It was based on the popular game SimCity made by Maxis in 1989.
Where it went next
The Sims is now on its 4th version with multiple expansion packs to add new elements to the gameplay.
Associated stories
The Sims games are: Sim City (1989),The Sims (2000), The Sims 2 (2004), The Sims 3 (2009), The Sims 4 (2013)
Production company Maxis, Electronic Arts
First released 2000