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The toy and game manufacturer Goliath Games has announced a partnership withThe Simsto create the first board game based on the franchise.The Simsfranchise has seen different entries, events, and content expansions across its 25 years in the industry, though Maxis’ life simulator is entering the board game world for the first time, promising a whole new experience for fans.
The Simsfranchise has come a long waysince its initial release in 2000. The success of the original game led to several sequels that establishedThe Simsas one of the most popular video game franchises in the industry. Although no new mainline game has been released sinceThe Sims 4in 2014, the game continues to have a solid player base, as the developer has steadily introduced new content for the game, including packs, kits, free updates, and more. The franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, and an unexpected new way of playing the game is now on the horizon.
As part ofThe Sims' 25th-anniversary celebration, Goliath Games is working on a board game based on Maxis’ popular life simulation series.The Simsboard game is expected to hit store shelves in Fall 2025, promising a “whole new way to play.” Goliath CEO Jochanan Golad said this is an incredible opportunity for the toy manufacturing company while promising to bring “a new, innovative way to liveThe Sims.” He reassured fans that Goliath’s expertise in crafting physical games makes it the right fit for this endeavor.
When is The Sims Board Game Releasing?
Meanwhile,The SimsVP of Franchise Creative, Lyndsay Pearson, spokeaboutThe Sims' 25th anniversary, calling it the perfect opportunity to experiment with a new way to play the game. She also mentioned that Goliath will deliver “the perfect immersive board game experience.”The Simsboard game will be available at major retailers worldwide, though further details will be disclosed closer to launch. Goliath Games has confirmed it will share more information about the game at the New York Toy Fair, taking place from March 1 to 4.
Neither Goliath nor EA has revealed details about how the new game will actually work, though it seems both companies are aiming to bringThe Sims’ life simulation elementsto the tabletop, possibly including aspects like character creation, Sims relationships, and character development. How this endeavor will play out remains to be seen, but fans ofThe Sims—as well as board game enthusiasts—should gear up for this never-before-seen expansion of the beloved franchise.
