Create a new household or choose an existing one
Pick a world and move your household into a lot
Enter Build/Buy Mode to edit the house and place objects
Switch to Live Mode to control your Sims
Use the Needs panel to keep Sims fed, rested, clean, and happy
Click objects or Sims to choose actions
Direct Sims to work, study, socialize, and complete tasks
Earn Simoleons through jobs, skills, and activities
Build skills by practicing related actions
Form relationships by talking, flirting, and spending time together
Manage careers by selecting work tasks and promotions goals
Fulfill aspirations and complete milestones for rewards
Age up Sims through life stages as time passes
Save often and manage households from the world map
Use cheats if you want easier gameplay or testing
Install packs, mods, or custom content if desired