1. The Sims is a video game series developed by Maxis and released by Electronic Arts Corporation of the United States.
 2. This series originated from the personal computer game Sims released in February 2000. It was originally a by-product of the Sims City series created by Maxis founder Will Wright.
 3. The biggest feature of the Sims series is that it is an open sandbox game without a set goal. All players need to do is control the virtual characters in the game Sims, meet their needs and aspirations, and plan a complete life for them. At the same time, players can also build systems through the game, Freely build houses, decorate the home environment, and create a perfect home for the simulated citizens.
 4. The success of The Sims has not only developed it into an independent game series, but also derived three other series (the third series, The Sims 4, was released in September 2014), as well as more than 20 expansion films and several ancillary series. As of September 2013, the Sims series has released 175 million sets worldwide, becoming the most successful personal computer game in history.