The Sims Social Sports Week Brings Just Two New Skill Items

As you probably know already, the Sports Week theme has just started in The Sims Social and most of us were really excited about this new theme since it seems to be the first "manly" release in the game for a long time at least. And although I wasn't expecting boxing classes or American Football courts to be released in the game, I must admit that I am pretty disappointed with the content that's part of this week's theme.

The Sports Week collection has indeed brought us a new Skill in The Sims Social, the Athletic Skill, but there are just two items that come with it and allow us to improve it and they're not that special: I am talking here about the Simiyoga Mat and the XRunner 3000 Home Edition... Not very impressive, to say the least!

However, we'll have to purchase these items like we always do, and I am here to share with you the details: the easiest to get is the Simiyoga Mat which only costs 1,000 Simoleons.

Next, the XRunner 3000 involves a little bit of work since it costs a big 35,000 Simoleons (but also gives an amazing house value of 13,000) and it also requires building materials: 12 Wrenches, 12 Entertainments, 15 Peaches, 10 Stopwatches and 5 Gym Shoes.

Hopefully Playfish has a few more items for the Athletic Skill in mind and ready for release in the near future.

Until then, tell us what you think about the Sports Week items in The Sims Social: do you like them or you are, like me, slightly disappointed?

The Sims Social Venture Gloves Review

One of the best quest rewards in recent times offered by PlayFish for completing a mission series are the Venture Gloves, the reward for completing the recently launched Quest for the Golden Dragon. This item is pretty hard to get - since you have to complete the entire series, but it's totally worth the trouble!

I am saying this because the Venture Gloves are clothing items that, once you wear them, allow you a special interaction with your Sims Social Neighbors, the Secret Handshake, which will reward you with impressive goodies: 6 social points and 10 XP. Imagine just how many social points, not to mention experience, you can get from this simple interaction if you have a lot of neighbors and if you visit them daily.

So don't hesitate to wear the Sims Social Venture Gloves once you get them from finishing the new missions, they're totally worth it!

Start Preparing a Cozy Winter Retreat in The Sims Social

No matter if you've been naughty or nice this year, Playfish and Santa Claus will certainly visit you in The Sims Social, but it's up for you to prepare a Cozy Winter Retreat in the game and decorate your Sims Social house for Christmas.

There are a ton of new items released in the market to use as decorations for the perfect Christmas home in The Sims Social and even old items can be used to make the design work. All you need is a good vision and some time to make it happen. Below are a bunch of items that have been released in the game to help you build a Cozy Winter Retreat in The Sims Social (inspirational hose designs are coming soon):

If you decide to create a beautiful, funny or original house for Christmas in The Sims Social and you'd like to share the results with the world, don't hesitate to send me a screenshot (or more) of your home over at simssocialinfo@gmail.com and I will gladly post it here on The Sims Social blog!

Upcoming Planet Tokyo Theme in The Sims Social Looks Great

Probably because a big part of the Sims Social fan base is from Asia, Playfish has decided to release an Asian-themed set of decorations and items for our Sim Social houses and Sims - the Planet Tokyo theme that brings us a ton of really cool Japanese themed items. As you can see, the Japanese / Planet Tokyo decorations in The Sims Social will look AMAZING! Here are some images with the top picks of the Tokyo decorations available now in the game:

We can also see a bunch of the upcoming items if we visit Bela's house. If you don't feel like doing that, I did it and came with a screenshot (click to enlarge and see some more Tokyo Planet Japanese themed items for the Sims Social):

So don't forget to check out the market to purchase your Tokyo themed items right now and especially pay a visit to the Decorations page where most of the goodies are!

What do you think about this upcoming Japanese Theme in the game? Like it or not?

Amazing Sims Social Limited Edition Item: Plenty Falls Waterfall

If you want your Sim to live in real class and have a completely enviable home, then you definitely have to purchase this amazing limited edition Sims Social item, the Plenty Falls Waterfall that takes the fun your Sim (and their friends) can have. Just check out the trailer below and you'll see just how fun the Plenty Falls Waterfall actually is:

There is just one problem with it, except for the fact that it's a limited time item available for purchase for just the next 24 hours: it costs no less than 225 SimCash to purchase from the market. Ouch. It does five you 33,250 extra house value but still ouch!

What do you plan to do? Will you buy the amazing Plenty Falls Waterfall for 225 Sim Cash or save your money?

The Sims Social Haunted House Week Items Are Spooky, Amazing

Playfish and EA have released a bunch of new Halloween themed items for our Sims Social houses and I am here to share with you all the details about these great items who also manage to scare the living hell out of the neighbors who like to play pranks at your house. Read the list below for all the items released in The Sims Social for this Haunted House Week of items:

Trans-Van Furnace

Costs: 45 SimCash
House Value: 6,650


Trans-Van Turn

Costs: 2,000 Social Points
House Value: 5,350
Boosts Sleep


Haunted Organ

Requires 15 Music Skill
House Value: 5,200
Boosts Fun


Trans-Van Candle

Costs: 3 SimCash
House Value: 450


Toasting Drinks

Costs: 50 Social Points
House Value: 100
Boosts Funs and Social


Candelabra of Calamity

Costs: 4 SimCash
House Value: 600
Boosts Fun and Social


Trans-Van Buttress

Costs: 350 Simoleons
House Value: 250


Sullen Ancestral Skull

Costs: 350 Simoleons
House Value: 250
Boosts Fun and Social


Light in Despair

Costs: 12 SimCash
House Value: 1,750


TrueReflection Afterlife

Costs: 200 Social Points
House Value: 400

Undying Classics Side

Costs: 400 Simoleons
House Value: 250


Vlad's Dog

Costs: 14 SimCash
House Value: 2,050


Trans-Van Mort

Costs: 500 Simoleons
House Value: 350


Trans-Van Compact

Costs: 600 Simoleons
House Value: 450


Trans-Van Throne

Costs: 600 Simoleons
House Value: 450


Trans-Van Boss

Costs: 24 SimCash
House Value: 3,550


Gargle Goyle

Costs: 29 SimCash
House Value: 4,300
Boosts Fun and Social


UndyingClassics Desk

Costs: 1,000 Simoleons
House Value: 950

L. Simnovorii

Costs: 500 Social Points
House Value: 1,150
Boosts Fun and Social


UndyingClassics Chest

Costs: 600 Social Points
House Value: 1,450


Trans-Van Dining Table

Costs: 39 SimCash
House Value: 5,750


Trans-Van Pallid

Costs: 700 Social Points
House Value: 1,750
Boosts Sleep


Cuckcoo Clock

Requires Quest Unlock
House Value: 1,900
Boosts Fun and Social



Trans-Van Pew

Costs: 800 Social Points
House Value: 2,050
Boosts Sleep



UndyingClassics Shelf

Costs: 1,000 Social Points
House Value: 2,750
Boosts Fun



Trans-Van Bloodcold and/or Spinechill

Cost: 2,500 Simoleons
House Value: 2,000
Boost Happiness and Food

Source: Games blog