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The Sims Quiz

Sul sul! From Build Mode to Simlish โ€” prove you're the ultimate Simmer

The Sims Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Life Simulation Franchise?

The Sims Quiz is a free online quiz that tests your knowledge of The Sims franchise with 50 questions about gameplay, history, and Simlish culture. The Sims franchise has sold over 200 million copies and generated over $5 billion in lifetime revenue for EA.

How It Works

Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.

What You'll Learn

You'll explore the history of all four mainline Sims games and their expansions, the origins of Simlish and real musicians who recorded in the fictional language, iconic families like the Goths and Pleasants, Build Mode and gameplay mechanics, and the franchise's journey from Will Wright's vision to a global cultural phenomenon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What language do Sims speak?

Sims speak Simlish, a fictional language created for the franchise. Common Simlish phrases include "Sul sul" (hello) and "Dag dag" (goodbye). The language was designed so that players could project their own meaning onto conversations without relying on subtitles or translations.

How many Sims games are there?

There are four mainline Sims games: The Sims (2000), The Sims 2 (2004), The Sims 3 (2009), and The Sims 4 (2014). Each has received numerous expansion packs, game packs, and stuff packs, with The Sims 4 alone having over 70 DLC packs.

When was The Sims first released?

The original Sims game was released on February 4, 2000. It was created by Will Wright and published by Electronic Arts. It went on to become the best-selling PC game of all time at that point, selling over 11.3 million copies.

Last updated: April 2026