(A Dutch-inspired pack)
- Inspired by Amsterdam, Utrecht, Giethoorn, and Dutch villages.
- Districts:
- Canal Quarter – bustling city center with canal houses, cafés, flower markets.
- Polder Fields – flat farmlands with windmills, tulip fields, cycling paths.
- Harborfront – fishing docks, markets, houseboats.
- Modern Suburbs – neat brick houses, cycling routes, community gardens.
- Pragmatic – Sims prefer efficiency, dislike wasting time, and get happy buffs when things go smoothly.
- Cycling Enthusiast – Loves biking everywhere, gets sad when a bike is stolen or broken.
- Direct Communicator – Tends to be blunt in conversations, more likely to succeed in persuasion but can hurt feelings.
- Master Cyclist – Use a bike often, win cycling races, travel by bike instead of cars/public transport.
- Cultural Curator – Visit museums, attend festivals, collect Dutch art and design pieces.
- Sustainable Citizen – Focused on renewable energy, recycling, and growing food locally.
- Water Management Engineer (Engineer Branch) – Focuses on dams, canals, and sustainable flood prevention.
- Museum Curator (Cultural Branch) – Work in art history, organize exhibitions, authenticate rare items.
- Cycling Pro (Athletic Career) – Compete in bike races, get sponsored, train stamina.
- Cycling everywhere – Bike paths in the world; toddlers can get little balance bikes.
- Ice Skating on Canals (seasonal) – If canals freeze in winter, Sims can skate.
- Flower Arranging 2.0 – Expanded system with tulips, hyacinths, and Dutch-style arrangements.
- Cheese Making – Crafting skill, produce different cheeses (Gouda, Edam).
- King’s Day Festival – Once a year, Sims dress in orange, flea markets open, live music, festive foods.
- Houseboat Living – Buildable and functional boats on canals and harbors.
- Delftware (ceramic collectibles).
- Vintage Bicycles (decorative + functional).
- Dutch Art Prints (famous works reimagined in Simlish).
- Cheeses (collect and display wheels).
- Stroopwafels
- Poffertjes (mini pancakes)
- Bitterballen (fried snacks)
- Haring (raw herring, eaten Dutch-style!)
- Erwtensoep (pea soup, winter comfort)
- Jenever (Dutch gin)
- Music Stations: Dutch electronic dance, traditional folk, street organ sounds.
- Traditions in Calendar:
- Cycling Tour Event
- King’s Day (orange outfits, flea market, live bands)
- Sinterklaas (special holiday gifts, candy in shoes for kids)
- Architecture: Canal houses, gabled roofs, windmills, modern Dutch minimalism.
The Sims 4: Life by the Canals – Roadmap
Tagline: “Cycle the streets, skate the canals, and celebrate traditions in a world inspired by the Netherlands.”
- New world: Veenhaven (canals, tulip fields, polders, harbors).
- Careers: Water Management Engineer, Museum Curator, Pro Cyclist.
- Activities: Biking everywhere, ice skating in winter, cheese making, houseboat living.
- Festivals & Holidays: King’s Day, Sinterklaas, Cycling Tours.
- Collections: Delftware, bicycles, cheeses, Dutch art prints.
- Food: Stroopwafels, poffertjes, haring, bitterballen, stamppot.
“Celebrate Life by the Canals”
A whole season of Dutch-inspired culture, from daily life on two wheels to cozy traditions with family.
Focus: Cycling culture & canal lifestyle
- New Lot Type: Bike Café – Social hubs where Sims relax after cycling, grab coffee, or attend small concerts.
- Cycling Skill – Unlock tricks, endurance buffs, and competitive races.
- Bike Racing Events – Organized road and off-road competitions; win medals and sponsorship deals.
- Biking Commute – Set bike as default transport. Kids and teens can bike to school.
- Bike Upgrades – Customize paint jobs, baskets, lights, and even attach toddler seats!
- Canal Paths – Scenic biking and jogging routes.
- Wellness Tie-In – Cycling boosts fitness and reduces stress.
Focus: Dutch food, festivals & family traditions
- Cheese Making Skill – Craft and age wheels of cheese; sell at markets or display in cellars.
- Food Stalls – King’s Day snacks (poffertjes, stroopwafels, fries with mayo).
- Holiday Traditions –
- King’s Day – Flea markets, orange dress-up, street games.
- Sinterklaas – Special holiday for children with unique gifts, candy shoes, parades.
- Cooking Enhancements – New recipes like stamppot, erwtensoep, herring, and kroketten.
- Family Baking – Kids can join adults in making stroopwafels or poffertjes.
- Market Stalls – Sims can sell homemade cheese, flowers, or baked goods.
Game Pack: The Sims 4: A Taste of Tradition
Tagline: “Bake, celebrate, and pass down traditions with your family.”
- Skills: Cheese Making, Stroopwafel Baking.
- Events: King’s Day Festival (orange outfits, flea markets, food stalls), Sinterklaas for kids.
- New Lot Type: Market Square.
- Activities: Family cooking, seasonal parades, market selling.
(This could also be swapped for the cycling-focused “Pedal Power” Game Pack if EA wanted gameplay > food/culture.)
Tagline: “Bring the charm of Dutch design into your Sims’ homes.”
- Build/Buy: Canal houses, houseboats, Dutch windows/doors, flower boxes, bicycles as clutter.
- Style: Blend of traditional canal architecture & modern Dutch minimalism.
- CAS: Cozy knitwear, festival orange clothing, rain jackets.
- Tulip décor, Delftware ceramics, windmill clutter, cheese wheels.
- CAS: Floral dresses, Dutch folk-inspired prints, festival accessories.
- Cargo bikes, racing bikes, vintage bikes, toddler seats for bikes.
- CAS: Cycling gear + casual everyday cycling fashion.
