Thanks to this big expansion, players have a chance to take their sims on a vacation. The developers have introduced many vacation-themed activities, typical for coastal holidays. In addition to that, players can build and manage their own seaside resort. Gameplay The main mechanic of the game remains without bigger changes, however, The Sims 3 Island Paradise introduces many new and interesting activities for our Sims to take part in. For example, it is now possible to design and build a unique house-boat. What is interesting about that feature is the fact that we can easily relocate and dock it in various ports or just drift through the ocean. Island Paradise introduces another important activity which is diving and scuba diving. Underwater, our Sims can look for treasures, explore ancient ruins, and also meet Mermaids - there is even a possibility to become one. Additionally, the DLC features a new carrier path which is the Lifeguard. If we choose this career, our Sim will be sent t