Early Access to Beta Provided by EA/ Firemonkeys (Presented by EA Creator Network) may differ from actual version
Starts 24th January 2023
Complete this brand new live event (starts 24th January) to unlock cottage themed items and if you complete the whole event in the time limit you unlock the Charming Cottage house template. This event is only here for 13 days and the aim of it is to collect enough arts and crafts items from the arts and crafts stations (found in the event tab of buy mode) to unlock all the items in this event.
NOTE: if you did another Live Event then you will find your arts and crafts stations in your inventory (or in the house you left them at) you will only be able to use the candle ones until you unlock the other stations in this event
Can’t find your arts and crafts stations?Click on the craft station in your event tab to get the option to find your station, it will take you to the house where your stations can be found!
Place a crafting station (find the candle station in the events tab of buy mode (or your inventory)- you can only buy 4)
Make some arts and crafts items (click on the candle station to make)- 23 seconds
This takes you to the prize progress tab (you can get to it by clicking on the button in the corner of the screen)
Here you will see you have collected enough items to unlock the Flowery Walls pack. When you unlock each pack, before the items are available in your home store you need to purchase them with the arts and crafts items you make- this goal is coming up!
Restock a crafting station (when the stock runs out you will have to restock before you can make anymore arts and crafts items)- You can restock instantly for 18 uses for 10SP or restock for 2 uses which will take 10 seconds this time
Buy the Flowery Walls pack (click on the event button, scroll down and click purchase- this will cost you 50 candles)
Use a coin flower patch (buy the coin flower patch from the event tab and select the spin plant option)
Check the daily goals (click on the event button and find the daily goals tab- claim the ones you can!)
Remember to claim your rewards each day!
Collect bonuses (while collecting after a certain amount of time you will see the arts and crafts item appear above that sims head, click to collect the bonus item!)
Continue collecting arts and crafts items- this is the last step but the event is not over, keep collecting the arts and crafts to unlock everything!
If you want to speed up a collecting arts and crafts action it will cost you SP, you will get the bonus arts and craft items as well if you speed it up!
Arts and Crafts Stations
Candle Station costs:
1st- Free
2nd- S2,000
3rd- S4,000
4th- S10,000
(maximum of 4)
Collect 250 Candles- 2 hours 30 minutes
Collect 360 Candles- 4 hours 30 minutes
Collect 455 Candles- 6 hours 30 minutes
Collect 510 Candles- 8 hours 30 minutes
Pottery Station costs:
1st- S5,000
2nd- S7,500
3rd- S10,000
4th- S15,000
(maximum of 4)
Collect 375 Pottery- 2 hours 30 minutes
Collect 540 Pottery- 4 hours 30 minutes
Collect 680 Pottery- 6 hours 30 minutes
Collect 765 Pottery- 8 hours 30 minutes
Jewelry Station costs:
1st- S7,500
2nd- S15,000
3rd- S20,000
(maximum of 3)
Collect 565 Jewelry- 2 hours 30 minutes
Collect 810 Jewelry- 4 hours 30 minutes
Collect 1025 Jewelry- 6 hours 30 minutes
Collect 1150 Jewelry- 8 hours 30 minutes
Glassware Station costs:
1st- S7,500
2nd- S25,000
(maximum of 2)
Collect 620 Glass- 2 hours 30 minutes
Collect 890 Glass- 4 hours 30 minutes
Collect 1125 Glass- 6 hours 30 minutes
Collect 1260 Glass- 8 hours 30 minutes
Happy (inspired) sims will collect arts and crafts items quicker:
2 hours 23 minutes
4 hours 17 minutes
6 hours 11 minutes
8 hours 4 minutes
Sad sims will take longer to collect arts and crafts items:
2 hours 38 minutes
4 hours 44 minutes
6 hours 49 minutes
8 hours 55 minutes
Restocking
Each station (apart from the first candle one) comes with a stock of 7 which means you can use the station 7 times before it needs to be restocked (if you got your stations out of your inventory they will all need restocking first (apart from the first candle one) When you need to restock you will have two options:
Restock 18 uses which happens instantly but will cost you 10SP or
Restock 9 uses which will take you 2 hours 30 minutes but will be free
NOTE:
if you store the station you will lose all the stock so when you place it again you will need to restock
if you cancel making something using a station you will lose that stock so if you had one stock left and then you cancelled that action you would need to restock before you can create anymore arts and crafts items
Your Progress:
Click the event button in the top corner of your game to see your progress
Daily Goals
Check on the first tab every day because if you complete all the daily goals you will get additional constructor coins
NOTE: remember to click CLAIM once you have completed a daily goal to collect the reward and remember to claim your free constructor coins and free items each day!
Prize Progress
The prize progress is how far you have got on this event, the more arts and crafts items you make the more prizes you will unlock
NOTE: the bar at the top of the personal progress tab shows you how close you are to unlocking an item, the more arts and crafts items you collect the more the bar will fill up. Once you have unlocked an item on the bar at the top you will be able to use the arts and crafts items you have collected and constructor coins to purchase that pack which you will then be able to find in the home store.
Prizes:
The first one of each prize is free
1.Flowery Walls– requires 50 candles to buy
Walls Section: Peach Floral Wallpaper (S700)
2.3 Constructor Coins
3.3 Constructor Coins
4.Delicate Decorations- Afghan Rugs and Full-Bloom Flowers
Afghan Rugs– requires 1,550 candles and 5 constructor coins to buy
Rugs Section: Orange (S71,900) and Blue (6LP) Afghan Rugs
Full-Bloom Flowers– requires 4,700 candles and 35 constructor coins to buy
Trees, Plants and Flowers Section: Yellow (S77,900) and White (6LP) Hydrangeas Vases
5.Pottery Station
6.4 Constructor Coins
7.4 Constructor Coins
8.Humble Homestead- Pretty Porcelain and Crafted Console
Pretty Porcelain– requires 14,100 candles, 11,050 pottery and 100 constructor coins to buy
Lighting Section: Orange (S67,100) and Blue (4LP) Cottage Table Lamps
Crafted Console– requires 18,800 candles, 14,800 pottery and 135 constructor coins to buy
Bedroom Section: Mahogany (S60,400) and Chestnut (5LP) Cottage Bedside Table
9.Jewelry Station
10.5 Constructor Coins
11.2 Social Points
12.5 Constructor Coins
13.Stylish Seating- Soft Sofas and Captivating Chandelier
Soft Sofas– requires 20,900 pottery, 22,100 jewelry and 190 constructor coins to buy
Living Room Section: Pink (S121,200) and Green (11SP) Velvet Sofas
Captivating Chandelier– requires 22,250 pottery, 23,500 jewelry and 205 constructor coins to buy
Lighting Section: Silver (S102,400) and Gold (9LP) Cottage Chandeliers
14.Glassware Station
15.7 Constructor Coins
16.2 Social Points
17.7 Constructor Coins
18.Encompassing Cottagecore- Dainty Drawing Room and Beloved Living
Dainty Drawing Room– requires 23,500 pottery, 24,500 jewelry, 24,500 glassware and 215 constructor coins to buy
Living Room Section: Cream (S101,400) and Blue (12LP) Cottage Chairs
Decorations Section: Mahogany (S148,300) and Chestnut (14LP) Framed Paintings
Beloved Living– requires 26,000 pottery, 27,500 jewelry, 27,000 glassware and 235 constructor coins to buy
Living Room Section: White Velvet Sofa (S111,100) Double (S114,300) and Triple (S125,900)
Blue Velvet Sofa (11LP) Double (10LP) and Triple (13LP)
19.10 Constructor Coins
20.2 Social Points
21.10 Constructor Coins
22.Charming Cottage- you can only claim this pack if you have purchased all the other packs in this live event
This template can be found under the driveway homes tab and built on a standard or premium residence, the first one is free then they cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built. You can add up to 4 cars to this house lot!
The other three car parking spaces need to be unlocked by purchasing with simoleons:
Additional Space One: S250,000
Additional Space Two: S750,000
Additional Space Three: S1,500,000
Once you purchase an additional space you will be able to add another car but you need to have more than one adult/senior sim living in this house to add more than one car otherwise it will just switch their car to the new one you have just brought. For example if you wanted 3 cars in this house you need 3 adult or senior sims living in this house.
The cottage is the same on the standard and the premium residence, the only thing that is different is the premium residence has a back garden full of shrubs and vineyard vines (which are in the grid so can be moved)
You also unlock:
Walls Section: Blue Floral Wallpaper (S600)
Living Room/ Chimneys and Fireplaces Sections: Mahogany (S150,700) and Chestnut (16LP) Cottage Fireplaces
Bedroom Section: Mahogany (S166,800) and Chestnut (16LP Cottage Vanities
Mahogany (S150,300) and Chestnut (18LP) Cottage King Beds
Decorations/ Pet Sections: Green (S1,041,500) and Yellow (111LP) Love Bird Stands
Constructor Coins
You earn constructor coins by:
Personal Progress prizes
Completing Daily Goals
Coin Plant Patches
Earning Constructor Coins? Previously on these events I used social points on the Mega Spin Plant to win constructor points. I earn social points by completing the cooking hobby and earning LP, I can then turn the LP into SP using the social point plant on a normal garden patch- this was when it cost 5LP- the social point plant now costs 20LP so you may want to try the option below first instead:
Or you can use 450 candles for the Spin Plant (a good way to use up any spare candles) which will also earn you constructor coins but the amounts are less than they are from the Mega Spin Plant
What is the minimum and maximum amount of coins you can earn on the mega spin plant? The minimum is 10 and the maximum is 500
Now on the coin flower patch you can see the chances of getting the different combinations on each spin plant, click on the green i button to see:
Laura Craft? You may have noticed at the front of one of your houses there is a board with a bubble of a person holding arts and crafts items above it, this is Laura Craft, you can buy her for real money to help you complete the event. When you buy her, you select the item you want her to make from the options: 200 candles, 300 pottery, 450 jewelry or 500 glassware (the amounts seem to differ for most of you and I have no idea why that is!) (you will unlock all the options once you have unlocked all the stations) and you will be able to collect them after 2 hours.
Do I think she is worth it? They have improved Laura Craft a lot since the first event (although it would be great if she made constructor coins) she used to be able to collect every 8 hours, they have now changed this to 2 hours so she is more useful now so if you are struggling then you may want to splash out and give her a try but remember you will only get her for this event, you will have to buy her again to use her for a live event in the future. I personally don’t ever buy her, if I don’t manage to earn enough items or coins in the time limit I just wait until the next time the event is available!
If I brought Laura Craft in the last event do I get her for free or do I have to buy her again? You have to buy her again for this event.
Once the event is over it will convert your unused resources into simoleons, the conversion rate is half the amount of resources, for example, if you have 10,000 candles left over you will earn 5,000 simoleons, if you only have 1 of a resource left over you will only earn 1 simoleon. When a new live event becomes available you start from 0 resources
If I don’t complete this event this time will I have to start from the beginning when it returns? No, you will start from where you got to this time!
In this post you will find a catalogue of all the buy mode Live Event items you can unlock in The Sims Freeplay [up to the Handcrafted Homes March 2024 update] The tables below include the title of the item, the picture from the store, the cost of the item, the live event you can unlock it from, how much you would get if you sold the item and the filters you can find the item under in buy mode.
Click on the links below to go straight to each section:
Early Access to Beta Provided by EA/ Firemonkeys (Presented by EA Creator Network) may differ from actual version
Update available from 24th Jan 9:30pm UTC
Get ready to build a cosy cottage! Keep reading for more information on the latest Sims Freeplay update
NEW LIVE EVENT
The Charming Cottage Live Event (no longer available) will be available from 24th January, complete in the 13 day time limit to unlock cottage themed items and the cottage house template
NEW HOBBY EVENT
The Embrace The Fro Hair Hobby Event (no longer available) will be available from 1st February, complete the fashion designer hobby 8 times in the 7 day time limit to unlock 32 new hairstyles for male and female adult sims!
NEW & RETURNING INFLUENCE ISLAND EVENTS
Influence Island Season 33: Year of the Rabbit (no longer available) starts on the 24th January for 10 days
Hair for female and male adult sims and outfits and shoes for female adult sims
Star Ratings and Prices:
0 Star Rating: Black Lunar Window (S79,300) Black Lunar Double Window (S104,600) Walnut Lunar Window (10LP) Walnut Lunar Double Window (9LP) Red Floor Lantern (S104,900) Green Floor Lantern (8LP) Black Lunar Buffet Table (S74,100) Walnut Lunar Buffet Table (8LP) Black Lunar Frame (S107,000) Double Black Lunar Frame (S107,000) Walnut Lunar Frame (11LP) Double Walnut Lunar Frame (10LP)
1 Star Rating: White Bowl of Persimmons (S54,800) Dark Red and Gold Lunar Envelope (S35,600) Black 3D Branch Art (S67,800) Black Lunar Display Shelf (S62,300) Red Rabbit Painting (S63,300) Red Lunar Sofa (S117,500) Black Lunar Dining Table (S59,200) Black Lunar Dining Chair (S50,800) White Plated Rabbit Shaped Puddings (S68,500)
2 Star Rating: Green Bowl of Persimmons (2LP) Red Lunar Envelope (4LP) Walnut 3D Branch Art (7LP) Walnut Lunar Display Shelf (7LP) Green Rabbit Painting (7LP) Green Lunar Sofa (10LP) Walnut Lunar Dining Table (6LP) Walnut Lunar Dining Table (5LP) Blue Plated Rabbit Shaped Puddings (5LP)
Influence Island Season 34: Scandi 3.0 (no longer available) starts on the 10th February for 10 days
Star Ratings and Prices:
0 Star Rating: Bronze Basket Lamp (S75,000) Rose Gold Basket Lamp (7SP) Walnut Essential Coffee Table (S116,000) Oak Essential Coffee Table (9SP) Walnut Bathroom Shelf (S65,000) Oak Bathroom Shelf (4SP) Blue Venetian Plants (S115,000) Blue Venetian Plants (S135,000) Pink Venetian Plants (9SP) Pink Venetian Plants (11SP)
1 Star Rating: Walnut Essential Wall Shelf (S66,000) Walnut Essential Seat (S130,000) Black Morning Newspaper (S50,000) Orange Wall Plant Assortment (S56,000) Walnut Essential Chaise (S170,000) Black Essential Mirror Sink (S106,000) Blue A-Frame Shelf (S95,000) Brown Kids Shelves (S76,000) Brown Kids Hanging Space (S78,000) Brown Kids Corner Closet (S92,000) Blue Essential Computer (S165,000) Walnut Essential Double (S150,000) Walnut Essential Triple (S170,000)
3 Star Rating: Oak Essential Wall Shelf (4SP) Black Essential Seat (11SP) Pink Morning Newspaper (3SP) Black Wall Plant Assortment (3SP) Black Essential Chaise (14SP) Oak Essential Mirror Sink (8SP) Pink A-Frame Shelf (7SP) Pink Kids Shelves (5SP) Pink Kids Hanging Space (6SP) Pink Kids Corner Closet (7SP) Pink Essential Computer (14SP) Black Essential Double (13SP) Black Essential Triple (13SP)
NEW & RETURNING SIMCHASE EVENTS
SimChase Season 53: Scullery Scuffle! (no longer available) starts on the 8th February for 9 days
2 Star Rating: Chestnut Cottage Aprons (9LP) Chestnut Cottage Basket (8LP) White Cottage Ironing Board (8LP) Blue Cottage Dining Chair (5LP) Chestnut Cottage Dining Table (8LP) Chestnut Cottage Sink (7LP) Blue Cottage Washer (16LP) Blue Cottage Dryer (16LP) White Cottage Stove (13LP) Chestnut Cottage Cutting Board (13LP)
SimChase Season 54: Clutter Cleanout! (no longer available) starts on the 24th February for 9 days
Hairstyles for female and male senior, teenage and preteen sims
Star Ratings and Prices:
0 Star Rating: Cream Painterly 2×2 Rug (S25,000) Blue Painterly 2×2 Rug (5LP) White Antique Pendant (S75,000) Pearl Antique Pendant (7SP) Gray Arch Side Table (S60,500) White Arch Side Table (4SP) Blue Painterly 2×4 Rug (S55,000) Cream Painterly 2×4 Rug (3SP)
1 Star Rating: Brown Paint Cans (S37,000) Brown Olive Shrub (S94,200) Ash Duster Set (S40,000) Blue Packing Boxes (S42,500) Navy Deco Chair (S115,000) Beige Modular Ottoman (S97,500) Beige Modular Seat (S97,500) Beige Modular Corner (S92,500) Blue Wall Ladder (S27,500)
2 Star Rating: Green Paint Cans (4LP) Rose Gold Olive Shrub (7SP) Blue Modular Ottoman (10LP)
3 Star Rating: Blue Cleaning Supplies (S60,000) Black Cleaning Supplies (8SP) Walnut Duster Set (4SP) Ash Packing Boxes (4SP) White Deco Chair (9SP) Blue Modular Seat (10SP) Blue Modular Corner (9SP) Black Wall Ladder (3SP)
NEW PREGNANCY EVENT
There are new time limited prizes when you complete the 9 day pregnancy event in the time limit and earn the baby bonus between the 14th February- 5th March
If you start the 9 day pregnancy event anytime during the time frame you have the chance of earning the maternity items in that pack if you complete the event in the time limit, for example if you start a pregnancy event on the 5th March and complete in the time limit you will earn the items above
You need to have completed the first pregnancy event in the A Bump-y Ride Quest before you can earn the maternity prizes
Returning Events?
The Wedding Belles Live Event (no longer available) will be returning on 19th February for 13 days, complete in the time limit to unlock gorgeous wedding themed items and the wedding venue house template
What else?
A brand new head has been added for preteen, teen, adult and senior sims!
The makers would love to hear your feedback about the new face
Sorry I haven’t created any videos for this update as I have been away and haven’t had time!
A lot of events in the game are now time limited so you will have a certain amount of time to complete an event in order to get a prize or several prizes.
This post focuses on timed hobby events and community events and contains links to all of these that have previously been on the game. There are also timed hobbies which are hobbies you unlock by completing a certain quest but these are different.
Click on the links below to jump straight to that part of this page:
What is the difference between a timed hobby and a timed hobby event?
-Timed hobbies are ones that need to be completed for the first time in the time limit to get a prize, for example, the time limit for the Spellcasting hobby starts once you complete the Book of Spells quest
-Timed hobby events are hobbies that can be completed previously then have to be completed a certain number of times during the time limited event to unlock new items, for example, Ringlets of Fire (completing the fashion designers hobby 9 times to unlock all 9 hairstyles)
All players complete the timed hobby events at the same time
How do I manage to complete timed events in the time limit?
Before a timed hobby starts (if I know about it in advance) and throughout the event I have all my cooking sims completing the cooking hobby as much as possible to get as many LPs I can (explained in this post) I then use these LPs to either speed up the timed hobby so I can complete it as quickly as possible or I will use LPs to do lucky spins on the last row if I am running out of time.
Tips for timed events:
I suggest having a sim complete each hobby at least one so that when a timed event starts you don’t have to waste time levelling up your sims
Again LPs are incredibly useful for speeding up!
And if you don’t complete the first time, don’t worry, these events usually happen again!
Does everyone start timed events at the same time?
Yes, timed hobby events are only available for a limited time and all players have to complete them in the same time period.
Watch this video to find out how Time Limited Hobby Events work:
Time Limited Hobby Events
PLEASE NOTE: THESE EVENTS WERE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME SO THEY ARE NOT ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE GAME
Was available: August 2014, March 2015, July 2015, September 2015, July 2016, December 2016, August 2017, March 2019, July 2019, April 2020, December 2020, July 2021, January 2022, October 2022 and January 2024
The Rainbow Rider– completing the Showjumping hobby to unlock a rainbow unicorn
Was available: February 2015
Sleepwear Event– completing the Catwalk Model hobby to unlock sleepwear
Was available: April 2015, November 2015, March 2016, August 2016, May 2018 and September 2018
Figure Skating Event– completing the Figure Skating hobby to unlock a ping pong table, basketball hoop and putting green
Outdoor Event– completing the Survivalist hobby to unlock outdoor items
Was available: October 2015, July 2016 and July 2018
Animal Onesie Event– completing the Internet Kitten hobby to unlock animal onesies
Was available: January 2016, May 2016 and September 2017
Boutique Hair Event– completing the Fashion Designer hobby to unlock hairstyles
Was available: January 2016, May 2016, September 2016, April 2017, August 2018, January 2019, November 2019, July 2020, August 2021, June 2022 and June 2023
Was available: October 2017, October 2022 and October 2023
Groovers ‘N’ Movers 2– completing the Aerobics hobby to unlock even more new activewear outfits for male and female adult sims
Was available: November 2017 and January 2019
Street Smarts Event– completing the Aerobics hobby to unlock new smart streetwear outfits for your female adult sims
Was available: January 2018, August 2018 and June 2020
Sassy Stockings Event– completing the fashion designer hobby to unlock new stockings for your female adult sims
Was available: October 2018 and February 2022
Daring Do’s Event– complete the fashion designer hobby to unlock new hairstyles for your female adult sims
Was available: December 2018, April 2019, September 2019, February 2020, October 2020, June 2021, November 2021 and May 2023
Sleek Stockings Event– completing the fashion designer hobby to unlock new stockings for your female adult sims
Was available: December 2018 and April 2023
Urban Chic Event– completing the fashion designer hobby to unlock new outfits for your male and female adult sims
Was available: February 2019, August 2019 and November 2020
Oh So Ombre Event– completing the fashion designer hobby to unlock new hairstyles for female adult sims
Was available: February 2022, January 2023 and February 2024
Embrace the Fro Event– completing the fashion designer hobby to unlock new hairstyles for female and male adult sims
Was available: February 2023 and January 2024
Community Events-these have community prizes (the more items everyone across the world collects the more prizes we all win)
You do not need neighbours to complete these events
These events require you to collect lots of a certain thing such as fruit or gems to be able to unlock and build or buy new places or items on the game.
For these events you are going to need a lot of social points to help you through as you have to speed up using SPs not LPs, so using the cooking method to earn 5LPs as mentioned above you can then use these LPs on the Social Point Plant on a garden patch to turn those into SPs without completing social tasks at a neighbours to earn them!
French Romance– collecting arts and crafts items to purchase all french romance furniture within the time limit to win the French Chateau
Was available: January 2017, November 2017, April 2018 and February 2019
Dream Daycare– collecting arts and crafts items to purchase all new toddler and infant items within the time limit to win the Toddler Playground House Template
Was available: April 2017, September 2017, June 2018 and June 2019
Party Time– collecting arts and crafts items to purchase all new party items within the time limit to win the Party House Template
Was available: April 2017
Luxury Laundry– collecting arts and crafts items to purchase all new laundry items within the time limit to win more new laundry items
Was available: May 2017, May 2018 and November 2018
Custom Closets– collecting arts and crafts items to purchase all new wardrobe components within the time limit to win more new closet items
Was available: June 2017 and August 2018
Wedding Belles– collecting arts and crafts items to purchase all new wedding themed items within the time limit to win a wedding venue template for your sims to get married properly!
Was available: July 2017, February 2018, March 2019 and February 2023
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new salon themed items and hairstyles within the time limit to win more new items
Was available: December 2017 and June 2018
Backyard Beautification– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new garden items within the time limit to win the designer backyard template
Was available: March 2018 and August 2019
Kids Party– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new party items within the time limit to win the perfect party house template
Was available: May 2018
Chic Boutique– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new chic boutique items within the time limit to win more new items
Was available: July 2018 and May 2019
Luxury Living– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new luxury items within the time limit to win the luxury living house template
Was available: August 2018 and January 2019
Brilliant Backyard– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new garden items within the time limit to win the brilliant backyard template
Was available: October 2018, November 2020 and November 2022
Simtown Health Spa– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all spa items within the time limit to win the spa template
Was available: November 2018 and September 2019
Celebrity Pet– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new items for small dogs and puppies within the time limit to win the pug
Was available: January 2019 and January 2023
Sophisticated Socialite– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new party items within the time limit to unlock more sophisticated party items
Was available: January 2019 and December 2019
Grand Garages– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new garage themed items within the time limit to unlock the family garage home template
Was available: March 2019, November 2019 and October 2021
Wedding Presents– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new gorgeous items within the time limit to unlock the red sports car and hairstyles for your female adult sims
Was available: April 2019 and March 2020
Poolside Paradise– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new poolside themed items within the time limit to unlock the poolside bungalow and in-ground spas
Was available: May 2019 and May 2023
Holiday High-Rise– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new hotel themed items within the time limit to unlock the holiday condo
Was available: June 2019, September 2020 and August 2021
Family Furnishings– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new furnishings for your sims houses within the time limit to unlock the family home and hatchback car
Was available: July 2019 and July 2020
Fine Dining– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new dining items for your sims to enjoy within the time limit to unlock the fine diner restaurant house template
Was available: September 2019 and August 2022
Cafe Grande– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new cafe items within the time limit to unlock the cafe house template
Was available: October 2019, June 2020 and May 2022
Glam Mansion– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new glamorous mansion items within the time limit to unlock the mansion template
Was available: January 2020 and March 2021
Romantic Garden– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new garden items within the time limit to unlock the secret garden template
Was available: January 2020 and July 2021
Desert Oasis– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new desert themed items within the time limit to unlock the desert oasis template
Was available: March 2020 and July 2023
Gallery Francais– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all new art gallery themed items within the time limit to unlock the art gallery template
Was available: May 2020, April 2021 and October 2023
Produce Market– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the grocery store items within the time limit to unlock the grocery store template
Was available: June 2020, June 2021 and August 2023
School’s Out– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the school themed items within the time limit to unlock the school campus template
Was available: September 2020 and April 2023
Share Your Care– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the Care Bear themed items within the time limit to unlock the Care-a-lot Community Center template
Was available: October 2020
Magical Morocco– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the Moroccan themed items within the time limit to unlock the Moroccan Marvel house template
Was available: January 2021 and November 2021
Belle Hotel– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the hotel themed items within the time limit to unlock the Belle Hotel template
Was available: February 2021 and November 2021
Lofty Lifestyle– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the loft themed items within the time limit to unlock the Lofty Lifestyle house template
Was available: April 2021, March 2022 and January 2024
Palm Perfection– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the pool party themed items within the time limit to unlock the Palm Perfection house template
Was available: May 2021 and April 2022
Captivating Coast– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the beach themed items within the time limit to unlock the Captivating Coast house template
Was available: June 2021 and October 2022
Joyous Japan– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the Japan and zen themed items within the time limit to unlock the Zen Den house template
Was available: August 2021
Marvellously Maximalist– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the bold and animal print themed items within the time limit to unlock the Marvellously Maximalist house template
Was available: September 2021 and November 2023
Mysterious Masquerade– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the masquerade themed items within the time limit to unlock the Mysterious Masquerade house template
Was available: October 2021
Heart-Fluttering Hacienda– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the Hacienda themed items within the time limit to unlock the Hispanic Hacienda Palace house template
Was available: February 2022
Fresh Fruiternity– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the fruit themed items within the time limit to unlock the Fresh Fruiternity house template
Was available: March 2022
Lovely Lattices– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the latticed garden themed items within the time limit to unlock the Lovely Lattices house template
Was available: May 2022
LEGO® DOTS x The Sims– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the LEGO® DOTS inspired items within the time limit to unlock the You DOT You house template
Was available: June 2022
Holiday Home– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the summer themed items within the time limit to unlock the Summer Staycation house template
Was available: August 2022
Glamorous Getaway– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the glamorous themed items within the time limit to unlock the Glamorous Getaway house template
Was available: September 2022
Botanical Beauty– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the plant themed items within the time limit to unlock the Botanical Beauty house template
Was available: October 2022
Charming Cottage- collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the cottage themed items within the time limit to unlock the Charming Cottage house template
Was available: January 2023
Memphis Mansion– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the Memphis themed items within the time limit to unlock the Memphis Mansion house template
Was available: March 2023
Home Sweet Home–collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the loft themed items within the time limit to unlock the Home Sweet Home house template
Was available: April 2023
Holidays ‘n’ Helipads– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the holiday themed items within the time limit to unlock the Perfect Paradise house template and helicopters!
Was available: June 2023
Scholarly Chateau–collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the Victorian themed items within the time limit to unlock the Scholary Chateau house template
Was available: August 2023
Illustrious Industrial-collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the industrial themed items within the time limit to unlock the Illustrious Industrial house template
Was available: September 2023
Pastel Pad– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the pastel themed items within the time limit to unlock the Pastel Pad house template
Available: October 2023
Arthouse Nouveau-collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the romantic French themed items within the time limit to unlock the Arthouse Nouveau house template
Available: January 2024
AVAILABLE NOW->Serene Suburban– collecting arts and craft items to purchase all the modest themed items within the time limit to unlock the Serene Suburban house template
There are so many different simtown market place events, the prizes vary depending on the prizes you have already unlocked and haven’t managed to unlock yet, for example, you may get The Wedding Bundle Simtown Market Event if you didn’t complete the Love Is In The Air Quest in the time limit.
These all work in the same way and my Simtown Market post explains how to complete them!
All these house templates can be unlocked if you complete a certain quest or event in the time limit, if you haven’t got one of these templates then you either haven’t completed the quest or event yet or didn’t manage to complete in the time limit. In this guide I will rate each house and give my opinion so you can see if it is worth building!
The price and time it takes to build a house increases with every house you build
In this part I will be covering the following houses, click the links below to head straight to that part of this post:
s= can be built on a standard plot p= can be built on a premium plot
Standard or Premium?
Once you complete the ocean view estate quest you can build houses on premium plots which are bigger.
Standard= 18×18
Premium= 36×18
NOTE: Some of the houses may have been slightly modified
Beachside Escape- 2/5
This is only available on the premium residence (the ones next to the beach) if you completed the ocean view quest in the time limit.
I don’t really like the front part of this one story house, I think it all should have a beach theme to it. It just looks like they thought ‘oh we need to actually make this look like it’s a holiday house for the beach- let’s add a small cabin style thing to the end of the garden’- it’s a bit weird. Although it does have a lot of 3 star products in the house which come in handy at the stage in the game that you unlock this house and the garden area is really nice.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: Yes, Luxury (3 Star Car)
Premium Residence: Can only be built on a premium residence
To build the teen mansion you firstly need to complete the sim sign to level 3 and your first one is free, this three story house can only be built on a premium residence. To build the sign you need to complete the road to fame quest and if you keep doing the collection you will find the pieces you need for the sign.
I think this house looks great, it is three floors and has a large swimming pool in the back garden and it’s all gated with a fountain at the front! It is even better because the first one is free!
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Three
Basement: No
Car: Yes, Luxury (3 Star Car)
Premium Residence: Can only be built on a premium residence
NOTE: can only be built once thesim sign has been completed
I love this one story house! It is so unique and definitely worth completing the ghost hunters quest in the time limit to unlock it. You get several items that would cost you LP in the house, lots of haunted objects so you can complete the ghost hunting hobby quicker without waiting for items to recharge.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: A pool
NOTE: can only be built if you complete the ghost hunters quest in the time limit
You unlock this gingerbread house template if you complete the secret winter wonderland seasonal quest in the time limit, I really love this one story house and all the items available in it, you don’t unlock the items with this house but most of these items can be unlocked in the chocolatier special hobby event if you would prefer to build your own house
Gingerbread House Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: Candyfloss trees
This one story house is the wizards cottage that you visit during the saved by the spell quest, if you complete the quest in the time limit you unlock this house template. I really like this cottage, a lot of the items in it you can only get if you build this house. I especially like the grass and fence that you can only get with this house!
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: A library
This is the house you visit in the DIY homes series of quests: peaceful patios, lovey-dovey balconies and basement of kings quests and if you complete the basement of kings quest in the time limit you will unlock this house. I like this house, it’s mostly a good size, has a patio, balcony and basement (good if you want these but you can’t afford to build your own right now) and well worth completing the quest in the time limit for it. I don’t think much effort went into designing the premium garden though, there is a nice pool but other than that trees are just filling the space, I will be rearranging the garden to make it better. I also think the upstairs looks fairly plain and empty so redecorating is very much needed! And does anyone else think they were a bit stingy with the size of the basement- it is tiny!
NOTE: there is a singing salmon in the basement that inspires your sims in 30 seconds (you unlock the singing salmon if you complete the life dreams and legacies quest in the time limit)
Watch my edited DIY Home Tour here:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: Yes
Car: No
Premium Residence: A pool
The Latin villa is unlocked if you complete the salsa dancing hobby in the time limit, I definitely think it is worth the hassle, the first one you build is free but after that it comes with a hefty price of 175SP (on a premium residence)- very expensive!
I really like this one story house, you get access to some furniture that is otherwise unavailable and a large room just for salsa dancing (you could make that smaller and add an extra bedroom if you wanted to)
I personally think the outdoor decorations on the premium residence looks messy and doesn’t go with the decor of the rest of the house, it’s like they couldn’t think of anything else to put there so they are just filling up the space! I have given it only 4 stars mainly just because of the price, it is far too expensive for what you actually get.
Cost: First one is free, after that Standard 125SP, Premium 175SP
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: An extra room and outdoor decorations
NOTE: can only be built if you completed the salsa dancing hobby in the time limit
If you completed the simtown health spa community or live event in the time limit you will have unlocked the simtown health spa template, this house contains all the items that you unlocked during the event as well as some others that aren’t available separately. I really like the area at the end of the garden, your sims walk across a sort of bridge to reach it, you cannot edit this part if you don’t like it as it is outside of the grid. This house can be built on a standard or premium residence but I think it is a bit squashed on a standard whereas on the premium residence everything is spread out.
Simtown Health Spa Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: On the premium the sauna and meditation rooms are separate, on the standard they are attached to the main building and there is no room for the hot tub
If you completed the french romance live event in the time limit you will have unlocked the french chateau. I absolutely love this two story house, I think it is so beautiful, the garden and fence perfectly match the design of the house. A lot of the items in the house you will have unlocked in this event but there are some items that aren’t available separately such as the beautiful staircase (although I have seen it in the online store)
French Chateau House Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: Garden is bigger
If you completed the dream daycare live event in the time limit you will have unlocked the toddler playground template. This is just an empty house lot with a playground at the back, great for building a daycare centre! Below is the daycare centre I have created using this template:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: None, this is an empty house template with a playground at the back
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: Bigger grid to build on, the playground is the same
If you completed the party time live event in the time limit you will have unlocked the party house- great for your party loving sims! This two story house can be built on a standard or premium residence, unlike a lot of templates I think this one works on both the standard and premium as on the standard you have the bar on one side and the photo booth on the other side of the house whereas on the premium you have an added pool. I really love the limo you get with this house! However there are strobe lights in this house so this may cause an issue for some players as the lights in the house will flash.
Party House Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: Yes (White Stretch SUV)
Premium Residence: A pool
NOTE: can only be built if you completed the party time live event in the time limit
You will have unlocked this wedding venue template if you completed the wedding belles live event in the time limit. This is a stunningly beautiful house, it contains a wedding ceremony area outside- perfect for getting your sims married and then in the house you will find the wedding reception seating and first dance floor and upstairs a dance floor to party the night away!
Wedding Ceremony House Tour Video:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: Yes
Premium Residence: Extra space between the ceremony seating and the house
How do you get your sims married here?
1. Your sims can already be married and still use the ceremony to get remarried or your two sims need to be engaged with the option to get married in the interactions between those two sims
2. Have your guests seated- select watch ceremony on the chairs
3. You will need someone to officiate the wedding, have this sim click on the wedding arbour and select the option to officiate wedding
4. Get the first sim into position, have this sim select wait for partner on the wedding arbour
5. Time to get married! Have the second sim select get married on the wedding arbour
6. A pop up will appear asking what house you want your sims to live in when they are married (select the sim who’s last name you want to take)
7.They will walk down the aisle, stare into each others eyes for a few minutes, kiss and will be married!
8. If your sims weren’t already married a pop up will appear to say they are now married- you can remarry them again and again here (as long as it is to the same sim!)
This gorgeous snow chalet is the prize for completing the Snow Problem Christmas 2017 Quest in the time limit, I really love this house! It is a two story house with an amazing mezzanine (indoor balcony) looking down into the living room from the floor above. Most items in this house cost SP so it is really worth completing in the time limit and if you wanted to you could build this house and store all the items and build your own in its place, I actually used this template as the base to my salon I built in the game so it is extremely versatile
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: More paving around the chalet
NOTE: can only be built if you completed thesnow problem quest in the time limit
You will unlock this unique villa if you complete the love and treasure discovery quest in the time limit, this villa can only be built on the private island (that you unlock in the quest) The platform is only available on this villa and only on the island. The villa is a gorgeous little getaway house for your sims when the sim world becomes too much!
Private Island Villa Tour:
Cost: First is free, if you demolish and rebuild it it will cost you simoleons, the amount varies depending on how many houses you have already built
Floors: One, on a platform
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: N/A can only be built on the private island
You will unlock the designer backyard if you complete the backyard beautification live event in the time limit, the garden contains a lot of the items you unlock in this live event and is laid out beautifully, the house is modern, two story and contains a lot of items from previous events you may not have unlocked yet but I personally wasn’t that excited about unlocking this template, I decided to build my own instead!
Designer Backyard House Tour:
My Garden Tour [created using the live event items]:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: The house is the same but the garden is different
You will unlock the three story mezzanine house if you complete the all mezzed up discovery quest in the time limit. This template is disappointing, if you don’t like building but want mezzanine floors (indoor balconies) then this is the template for you but if you love building your own houses then I wouldn’t waste a plot for this house. I recommend building it and storing all the items in the house then building your own in its place!
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Three
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: The house is the same but the garden is different
If you complete the kids party live event in the time limit you can party every day with the perfect party house template! This is the house that you visit during the inner child’s play quest (but you don’t unlock this house in that quest) This two story house contains all the items you unlock in the live event. I have given this house 3.5 out of 5 because even though I really like the house itself, I love the layout on both the standard and premium residence and it contains a lot of items you may not have been able to unlock previously but the garden on the premium residence is a mess, I like order and nothing seems to have a place!
Perfect Party House Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: The kitchen/dining room is larger on the premium residence and there is a balcony at the back of the house. The party items in the standard are the vibrant ones whereas the pastel ones are in the premium house. There is also a bigger garden on the premium residence but it does look a bit of a mess!
This stunning two story house is unlocked if you complete the luxury living live event in the time limit, a lot of the items in this house are from that event but there are also a lot of other 3 star luxury items included that are usually expensive to buy on their own. The house is the same on both the standard and the premium residence, the only difference is the garden, on the premium there is a balcony and a pool but it does seem quite empty where the pool is, I think some planters around the edge would have been a nice touch.
Luxury Living House Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: The house is the same but there is a balcony and pool in the garden
You unlock this two story house if you complete the brilliant backyard live event in the time limit. I am so disappointed with this house, it is exactly the same as the designer backyard template, the only thing that differs is the garden and that actually has a really nice layout which is the only reason it gets two stars rather than one! It is just a shame that someone couldn’t be bothered to put the effort into designing a new house for this live event.
Brilliant Backyard House Tour:
My Garden Tour [created using the live event items]:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: The house is the same but the garden is different
The rustic farmhouse was the prize for completing the Missing Claus Christmas 2018 Quest in the time limit. I love this house so much, it is a two story house that someone spent a great deal of time and effort designing and it hasn’t gone unnoticed, the rustic theme continues throughout the house and the garden is filled with farm items such as the chicken coop and stables. The only difference between the standard and the premium residence is more garden decorations and more space between the chicken coop and the house.
Farmhouse Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: more garden decorations and empty space
NOTE: can only be built if you completed the missing claus quest in the time limit
This two story house unlocks if you complete the grand garages live event in the time limit, you can find it under the driveway homes tab as it isn’t an ordinary house template, this one allows you to add up to 4 cars to this house lot rather than just one. The house itself is very stylish, it even contains some items that usually can only be unlocked by purchasing from the online store. The only reason I’m not giving this the full 5 stars is because if you wanted to build a new house on this template you can only place the garage on one side because of the layout of the paving outside the grid.
Family Garage Home Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No (but you can add up to 4 cars on this house lot)
Premium Residence: A pool and empty space
This bungalow unlocks if you complete the poolside paradise live event in the time limit, you can find it under the driveway homes tab as it isn’t an ordinary house template, this one allows you to add up to 4 cars to this house lot rather than just one. I really love this little bungalow, it is a lot like a holiday home to use during the day- there are no bedrooms but you could always add another floor and add some bedrooms. The in ground spa is a great addition, it can be moved if you want to change it’s location or if you want to store it and make the pool bigger.
Poolside Bungalow Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: No (but you can add up to 4 cars on this house lot)
Premium Residence: outdoor furniture
This condo can be unlocked if you complete the holiday high rise live event in the time limit, you can find it on the sea voyage boat. Your sims cannot live at the condo but they can visit and stay there for a holiday, you can also completely edit the condo and even add more floors (it is currently a one story condo). I love the idea of this, it is great we can edit the condo and it doesn’t take up a house lot but I am disappointed because most of the items in the condo are 1 star. In this event we unlock 1 star and 3 star of most items so why couldn’t we have had the more expensive 3 star items in the condo?
Holiday Condo Tour:
Cost: Free (find it on the sea voyage boat)
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: N/A
This two story house unlocks if you complete the family furnishings live event in the time limit, you can find it under the driveway homes tab as it isn’t an ordinary house template, this one allows you to add up to 4 cars to this house lot rather than just one. I prefer the house on the standard residence as the extra bathrooms and just a garden full of trees aren’t very interesting but the interior on both houses isn’t that exciting either. They have been unable to create any decent bathrooms, kitchen or dining room for this house as we haven’t unlocked any of those items in this event so it isn’t the highest quality house available from a live event and I won’t be building this on my own game. My favourite part of this house is the railings on the patio and balcony but unfortunately I think they are only available with this house.
Family Home Tour:
Watch my edited Family Home Tour here:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: Yes, Blue Hatchback (1 Star Car) (you can still add 3 more cars on this house lot)
Premium Residence: bigger patio area and a fenced off garden, the house is also bigger but only because they have added two extra bathrooms, one on each floor
This restaurant unlocks if you complete the fine dining live event in the time limit, you can find it under the driveway homes tab as it isn’t an ordinary house template, this one allows you to add up to 4 cars to this house lot rather than just one. It is well designed but I don’t really see the point in building this on a house lot, it seems a waste of room when you could build a house instead as we already have a restaurant in Simtown!
Fine Diner Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Three
Basement: Yes
Car: No (but you can add up to 4 cars on this house lot)
Premium Residence: bigger patio area
This two story cafe unlocks if you complete the cafe grande live event in the time limit, you can find it under the driveway homes tab as it isn’t an ordinary house template, this one allows you to add up to 4 cars to this house lot rather than just one. I really love the cafe, especially the mezzanine level although I have only given it 3 stars as it doesn’t function as an actual cafe, I think it would be great if it was a business place instead of a house lot! I created a cafe and house in one instead using the items so it wasn’t a waste of a house lot.
Cafe Grande Tour:
My ‘Coffee Then Home’ House Tour [created using the live event items]:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No (but you can add up to 4 cars on this house lot)
Premium Residence: bigger patio area
If you completed the downtown developer event 1 in the time limit you will be able to build the 3 story luxury apartment in downtown. I really love this apartment, I think it looks great although when you see it from downtown the apartment building looks hideous! I’m mainly giving it 3 stars because it is so difficult to complete the event in the time limit to actually unlock it! But you can build the empty 3 story instead if you don’t complete in time.
3 Story Luxury Apartment Tour:
Cost: Free (you can only build one)
Floors: Three
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: N/A
The two story lakehouse was the prize for completing the Hearth of Stone Christmas 2019 Quest in the time limit. This is another really beautifully designed Christmas house template, the bay windows really complete this build (you also unlock those in the quest) Once unlocked you can also use the canoe, snow angel mounds and ice skates outside the lakehouse. There is enough room on the premium to build a guest house in the empty space, I think a bed and breakfast or hotel would work really well in this area.
Lakehouse Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: bigger patio area
NOTE: can only be built if you completed the hearth of stone quest in the time limit
This three story house unlocks if you complete the glam mansion live event in the time limit, you can find it under the driveway homes tab as it isn’t an ordinary house template, this one allows you to add up to 4 cars to this house lot rather than just one, there are already 3 sports cars on the driveway but you could add another one. I’m not a fan of this house, I am not going to waste a spot building it. I do prefer how it looks on the premium to the standard (the standard looks a lot like a museum with all the displays!)
Glam Mansion Tour:
This house is very different on a standard and a premium residence! As you can see below the premium is double the size of the standard (the standard is sort of the premium split in half):
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Three
Basement: No
Car: Yes, three! Pearl Purple Sports- 225LP, Luxury Black Sedan- S875,000 and Red Convertible- S1,250,000
Premium Residence: double the size of the standard (see above pictures)
This two story house plus basement unlocks if you complete the romantic garden live event in the time limit, you can find it under the driveway homes tab as it isn’t an ordinary house template, this one allows you to add up to 4 cars to this house lot rather than just one. I like this house template, I think it is really cute and I love the small house (although there is a basement where most of the rooms are located) The main difference between the standard and the premium residence is the garden, it is bigger on the premium and contains more of the live event items. The only difference inside the house is the wall colour in two of the rooms is different- I have no idea why!
Secret Garden Tour:
My Summerhouse & Garden Tour [created using the live event items]:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: Yes
Car: No
Premium Residence: a bigger garden and a few different coloured walls
This two story house unlocks if you complete the desert oasis live event in the time limit, you can find it under the driveway homes tab as it isn’t an ordinary house template, this one allows you to add up to 4 cars to this house lot rather than just one, however this template is different to normal driveway homes as it is desert themed! I really love the theme for this house, it is great to see something so different to what we are used to and those door frames are amazing!!
Desert Oasis Tour:
My ‘Delightful Desert’ House Tour [created using the live event items]:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: a pool and large seating area
This is a four story building with a basement built on the French Chateau location which fits the theme well. I’m in two minds about this gallery, the building is gorgeous but I don’t want to waste a house lot with another building that isn’t a house!
French Gallery Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Four
Basement: Yes
Car: No
Premium Residence: 2 small pools and gallery exhibits
I really love this grocery store, they have made it look like it was a house that has been converted into a store, there is even a staff room and store room. It is just a shame again that it is using up another house lot!
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: Bigger building
The standard and premium versions are completely different, I personally prefer how it looks on the premium, it looks more like a school but I won’t be wasting a house lot building this one.
School Campus Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Four
Basement: Yes
Car: No
Premium Residence: Bigger building, different layout from standard
This house template was part of the Care Bears collaboration update so it won’t be returning to the game. The standard and premium versions are overall very different but there are a few rooms that are the same on both. I personally prefer this community center on the premium residence as the bedrooms are bigger. This template is super cute, it definitely fits in with the Care Bear theme!
Care-a-lot Community Center tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Three
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: Bigger building, different layout from standard
I really love this template, the Moroccan theme and new items work really well with some of the items from the Desert Oasis Live Event.
Moroccan Marvel Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Four
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: pool and extra building
This is a 3 story building using hotel themed items to make this hotel, personally I don’t see the point in unlocking hotel items so this template doesn’t wow me. The only difference between the standard and the premium residence is the premium has a swimming pool behind the hotel. I built my own hotel with a mezzanine, the link to the speed build is below.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Three
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: pool
From the outside this house doesn’t look very interesting but inside it does look like a realistic loft as the top floor, which is the bedroom, has a large mezzanine overlooking the downstairs. The premium has a garden area.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: garden area
This is a one story house perfect for summer getaways! This house comes with four vintage cars which will also be unlocked in the car dealership. The premium residence has a pool so your sims can cool off after a long day relaxing in the desert sun.
Palm Perfection Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: One
Basement: No
Car: Four (Red Vintage Car- S845,000, Blue Vintage Car- S850,000, Pink Vintage Car- 85LP, White Vintage Car- 85LP)
Premium Residence: pool
The houses are the same on the standard and premium residence, but the premium residence has a pool in the back yard. I really love this house template, I find the coastal theme quite relaxing as I get holiday vibes. I also like that they have created a new location for this template as the desert one was starting to get boring as it is used too much. Sims can even swim in the sea!
Captivating Coast Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: pool and palm trees
The premium residence includes the palm tree area so you could always add different decorations or an extra house to this lot:
I really love this house template, it is very calming, especially the garden on the premium residence. This is the perfect house for your sims who want to relax!
Zen Den Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: garden
This live event and house template isn’t really for me, I know the zebra heads and rugs are faux but I still don’t feel comfortable using them in any build so this house will never be built on my game.
Maximalist Living Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: pool, patio and garden furniture
I am quite disappointed with this house, firstly it is hard to tell if it is meant to be a house or some sort of museum, the more I look at it I think maybe it is meant to be a communal dance hall on the ground floor and the rest of the house is private but it still feels like a museum in places rather than a house. Also the 3 in 1 pantry, shower and laundry room in the basement is gross- why are we storing food in the same room as the toilet?! The location is also a normal driveway homes lot rather than more spooky surroundings that I was expecting, I just don’t think this house showcases the items very well, I built a masquerade castle instead, find the link below.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Three
Basement: Yes
Car: No
Premium Residence: bigger building and balcony
This is a 3 story house on a desert location, this house has plenty of balcony and patio space and large door frames to let in the breeze. I would have liked it if the patio and balcony paving matched the tiles inside the house so it flows better.
Heart-fluttering Hacienda Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Three
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: pool and patio area
I prefer this house on the standard residence, I really like how the house looks as I am loving the fruit theme but I think the small building on the premium residence was an after thought- it is even missing some wallpaper! I give this house 4/5 on the standard residence but only 3.5/5 on the premium.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: Four (Red Vintage Car- S845,000, Blue Vintage Car- S850,000, Pink Vintage Car- 85LP, White Vintage Car- 85LP)
Premium Residence: pool and extra building
This is a two story house that has a cute country theme, the live event unlocked garden items so the garden is the main purpose, on the standard residence there is a garden at the front of the house featuring items from this event. The premium residence also has a garden at the back of the house with a greenhouse and small outbuilding which I think works perfectly on this house lot
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: back garden, greenhouse and extra building
The house is fairly boring, I was expecting loads of colours and the LEGO® DOTS theme to be throughout but it is really only in the front two bedrooms, the rest of the house is bland and many rooms are lacking small touches that would make them interesting. The garden on the premium residence looks like it was thrown together in minutes just to say there is a premium version of this template. It is such a shame as the rest of the items in this live event are great, I just wish they were showcased better in this house. This live event was available from a collaboration with LEGO® DOTS so it won’t be available again.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: pool, greenhouse and a few trees
I really love this house, I think it looks great on both the standard and the premium residence. The colours and themes they have used in this house go well together. This is built on the beach location so sims can swim in the sea.
Summer Staycation Tour:
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: Two (Yellow Beach Sports Coupe- S1,051,380 and Blue Beach Sports Coupe- 79SP)
Premium Residence: patio area and extra building
The title of this house is accurate, it is glamorous! The house is full of marble, gold and stylish white furniture. I prefer this house on the standard residence as I don’t think the paving and fencing go with the glamorous theme.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: patio area and pool
NOTE: can only be built if you completed the glamorous getaway live event in the time limit
This is such a beautiful looking house template! I really love the botanical theme and wooden furniture. I would like to see more colour in this house though as most of the walls are white so I created my own house, click on the link below to watch my botanical house tour.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: garden and patio area
This two story cottage is cute, I would probably change some of the wallpaper and flooring. The cottage has a front garden on both the standard and premium residence, I prefer this house on the premium residence as that also has a back garden.
Cost: First is free after that each one you build costs simoleons, the price depends on how many other houses you have built so far
Floors: Two
Basement: No
Car: No
Premium Residence: garden and greenhouse
If I demolish a free house and want to build it again, can I build it again for free? No, it will cost simoleons to rebuild it
MORE HOUSE GUIDES:
Part One:Unfurnished Studio, Furnished Townhouse, Family Home, 1 Story Mansion, Empty Lot, The Sanctuary, Dark Secret, Skater’s Dream Pad, Medieval Castle, Designer Home and Player Designed House
Part Two: Japanese Retreat, Sci Fi Shuttle, Neo Tokyo, Geek Heaven, Sim Cinema, Hallway House, Two Story Mansion and Scandinavian House
Laura Craft? You may have noticed at the front of one of your houses there is a board with a bubble of a person holding arts and crafts items above it, this is Laura Craft, you can buy her for real money to help you complete the event. When you buy her, you select the item you want her to make from the options: 200 candles, 300 pottery, 450 jewelry or 500 glassware (the amounts seem to differ for most of you and I have no idea why that is!) (you will unlock all the options once you have unlocked all the stations) and you will be able to collect them after 2 hours.
The Girl Who Games 