The Sims FreePlay

***The Sims FreePlay*** is a life simulation video game developed by Firemonkeys Studios and published by Electronic Arts. It was first released in December 2011 for iOS and later for Android and Windows Phone. The game is part of *The Sims* series and allows players to control virtual people, build homes, form relationships, and manage everyday activities in real time. Unlike other games in the series, *The Sims FreePlay* uses a freemium model and real-time progression, where many                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           actions take hours or days to complete.

## Gameplay 
In *The Sims FreePlay*, the player controls virtual people called Sims and controls them through their daily lives. Players can build houses, buy furniture, and decorate their homes. Sims can work at jobs, form friendships, fall in love, and have families. Many actions in the game happen in real time and can take minutes, hours, or even days to finish. The game is free to play, but players can use real money to buy items or speed up actions.

### In-game money 
*The Sims FreePlay* uses different kinds of in-game money. Simoleons are the main currency and are earned by working at jobs and finishing tasks. Lifestyle Points are earned by completing goals and special activities. Social Points are earned by visiting other players’ towns and helping their Sims. Players can use these currencies to buy items, unlock buildings, and speed up actions. Some currency can also be bought with real money. Many reviewers praised the game for bringing *The Sims* experience to mobile devices. They liked the graphics and the large amount of content. However, some critics disliked the long waiting times and the use of in-game purchases. The game became popular and was downloaded by millions of players around the world.

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