The Sims is one of gaming’s biggest cross-over hits, appealing to a wide audience of fans of all ages and demographics. Soon, the series will be playable in a whole new way with the official The Sims Board Game, which adapts the life management gameplay of the video games into a replayable tabletop experience for 2-5 players. The game technically launches for $20 on August 15–though Target is already shipping orders, so there’s a chance you could get it early if you grab it there. Preorder are also open at Amazon, and orders will start shipping next week. $20 is much cheaper than we usually see for similar board games based on other board games. Given the popularity of The Sims, we expect this will be very popular and could sell out, so be sure to grab a copy while you can.
The Sims Board Game
$20 | Releases August 15
While The Sims Board Game is not a one-to-one adaptation, fans will recognize the game’s familiar visuals and life-sim-style gameplay. The board game is designed for 2-5 players, each of whom takes on a personality and goal to achieve. Players then explore a gameboard that looks like an iconic The Sims neighborhood, draw cards representing various life events they must respond to, and collect “SIMbols,” with the goal being to be the first to collect enough SIMbols that match their specific life goal.
The Sims Board Game is just one of the latest video games to get a tabletop adaptation. Board games based on video games have become quite popular in recent years, and you can find everything from crunchy, rules-heavy adventure games, RPGs, and skirmish wargames, to easy-to-play card games and family-friendly board games based on a long list of video game properties at Amazon.