The Sims: House Party

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North American Box Art
Developer	Maxis
Publisher	Electronic Arts
Platform	PC
Release Date(s)	2001 (NA)
Genre	Simulation
Rating	(T) Teen

Contents 1 Game Summary 2 Game Features 2.1 House Parties 2.2 New NPCs 2.3 New Objects 2.4 Additional Neighborhoods 2.5 New Music 2.6 Costumes 3 Item Listing 3.1 Chairs 3.2 Surfaces 3.3 Decoratives 3.4 Electronics 3.5 Appliances 3.6 Plumbing 3.7 Lighting 3.8 Miscellaneous

Game Summary

The Sims House Party is one of the many expansion packs of the popular series "The Sims". In this add-on, you are able to entertain your Sims with a variety of new furniture, decor and electronics. Like in every Sim PC game, there is no real "objective." The game is played open-endedly, which allows you to create your Sims' world, make their decisions and ultimately, play the role of god.

Game Features

House Parties

Your Sims can now host parties. To do so, all you have to do is find a phone and select "Throw Party." When throwing a party, you will need a few key things to help get things moving.

New NPCs

There are new NPCs that will visit your house during parties. The ones that appear depend on how well your party is going.

New Objects

Your Sims are given many new objects to use for recreation and their parties. These objects include things like, a buffet table, DJ Booth and a costume trunk.

Additional Neighborhoods

The Sims House Party adds a few more neighborhoods for you to use, expanding the amount of families you can create.

New Music

House Party gives your Sims five new types of music to listen to. This includes Rap, Techno, Country, Beach and Disco. Simply turn on the radio and choose to start listening.

Costumes

With the help of the new costume trunk, your Sims can dress up for a themed party. Choose from many different costumes such as, togas, beach wear and formal wear.

Item Listing

With House Party, there are manye new items all geared toward allowing your Sims to throw the party of their lives.

Chairs

Name: "Freedom Chair"
Price: $65
Motives: Comfort +2

Name: "Rusty Redneck Barrel Chair"
Price: $95
Motives: Comfort +2

Name: "Inflatable Fun Chair" in "Magenti," "Biome" and "Aquaqu."
Price: $109
Motives: Comfort +3, Room +1

Name: "Surplus Theatre Seating"
Price: $153
Motives: Comfort +3

Name: "Tiki Dream Dining Chair"
Price: $175
Motives: Comfort +3

Name: "Inflatable Sofa" in "SkySurfer," "Verdette" and "Psycha."
Price: $190
Motives: Comfort +3, Energy +5, Room +1

Name: "Chair of the Future"
Price: $203
Motives: Comfort +3

Name: "Sim Safari Sofa"
Price: $220
Motives: Comfort +3, Energy +5

Name: "Tropi-Cane Island Chair"
Price: $315
Motives: Comfort +5

Name: "Tropi-Cane Sofa"
Price: $535
Motives: Comfort +5, Energy +5

Name: "Cowch Country Lounger"
Price: $1,115
Motives: Comfort +8, Room +1

Name: "Cowch Country Sofa"
Price: $1,350
Motives: Comfort +8, Energy +5, Room +1

Surfaces

Name: "Freedom End Table"
Price: $40
Motives: None

Name: "Efficiency Table"
Price: $179
Motives: None

Name: "Wicked Breeze Counter"
Price: $180
Motives: None

Name: "Efficiency Table Plus"
Price: $275
Motives: None

Name: "Country Counter"
Price: $276
Motives: None

Name: "Artist's Concept Tale"
Price: $349
Motives: None

Name: "Tiki Dream Dining Table"
Price: $379
Motives: None

Name: "The Smart Counter"
Price: $432
Motives: None

Decoratives

Name: "What A Gas! Party Balloons"
Price: $50
Motives: Room +3

Name: "Desert Nut Lawn Ornament"
Price: $70
Motives: Room +1

Name: "Amaizing Lawn Ornament"
Price: $89
Motives: Room +2

Name: "Jungle Jumble Import Display"
Price: $151
Motives: Room +1

Name: "Pacific Island Relic"
Price: $198
Motives: Room +2

Name: "Savant-Naif Art Rug"
Price: $290
Motives: Room +2

Name: "Long Horn Wall Accent"
Price: $395
Motives: Room +3

Name: "Weft Wright's Wall Quilt"
Price: $515
Motives: Room +2

Name: "Black Bile Bear"
Price: $520
Motives: Room +3

Name: "Native Sim Wall Hanging"
Price: $639
Motives: Room +3

Name: "Ali'i Kahuna Ceremonial Tiki"
Price: $2,000
Motives: Room +5

Name: "Sublime Slime"
Price: $9,000
Motives: Room +8

Electronics

Name: "Neukum Stereo Speakers"
Price: $99
Motives: Room +1

Name: "Recycled Payphone"
Price: $111
Motives: None

Name: "Wurl 'N Hurl Retro Jukebox"
Price: $1,199
Motives: Fun +3, Room +2
Group Activity

Name: "Bounce My Booty Dancefloor"
Price: $1,250
Motives: Fun +6, Room +2
Group Activity

Name: "Spazmatronic Plasmatronic Go-Go Cage"
Price: $1,749
Motives: Fun +7, Room +3

Name: "Viva PGT Home Casino"
Price: $1,750
Motives: Fun +2
Can only be used by adults

Name: "ToroTec Mechanical Bull"
Price: $5,678
Motives: Fun +4, Body+
Group Activity

Name: "Turntablitz DJ Booth"
Price: $7,129
Motives: Fun +8, Room +3
Group Activity

Appliances

None

Plumbing

Name: "Wicked Breeze Surf Shower"
Price: $672
Motives: Hygiene +5, Room +1

Lighting

Name: "Love 'n Haight Lamp"
Price: $80
Motives: Room +2

Name: "Vintage Hula Girl Lamp"
Price: $80
Motives: Room +2

Name: "LED Podlight"
Price: $131
Motives: None

Name: "Blue Plate Special Scone"
Price: $135
Motives: None

Name: "Neon Flamingo Sign"
Price: $149
Motives: None

Name: "Cub Code Thrill Light"
Price: $1,000
Motives: Room +1

Miscellaneous

Name: "SimFarm Turkey Diner"
Price: $102
Motives: Fun +3

Name: "Punchucopia Extraordinaria"
Price: $150
Motives: Hunger +1, Fun +2
Group Activity

Name: "The Elegant Chef Buffet Table"
Price: $194
Motives: Hunger +4

Name: "Fancy Feet Cake Treat"
Price: $300
Motives: Fun +3

Name: "KampRite Instant Campfire"
Price: $482
Motives: Comfort +2, Fun +2
Group Activity

Name: "Porta-Pardoy Costume Trunk"
Price: $496
Motives: None

Name: "Super Schlooper Bubble Blower"
Price: $710
Motives: Comfort +2, Fun +3
Group Activity

Name: "Whether Vain Drink Dispenser"
Price: $920
Motives: Hunger +1, Fun +3, Room +3

Name: "Antique Saloon Drink Cabinet"
Price: $922
Motives: Hunger +1, Fun +3, Room +3

Name: "Ornery Owl Pioneer Bookcase"
Price: $935
Motives: Fun +3
+Mechanical, +Cooking, +Study

Related Forum Threads

I can only invite 2 sims to my house,birthday or wedding party!! - last post by Diamondflame @ Sep 3, 06
hot date and house party - last post by Robo 1 @ May 24, 02
Requirement for The House Party???? - last post by Zeblith @ Jul 28, 01
Start a party! (please reply ) - last post by FireKat @ Aug 7, 03
cant run House party - last post by Richmt11 @ Jun 17, 03

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