The Sims 3: Hidden Springs by Electronic Arts

The Sims 3: Hidden Springs is a 2012 expansion pack for The Sims 3 (required for play and sold separately) that provides players with a brand-new game environment for Sims to explore, as well as new and exclusive in-game items. The new Sims and storylines of the game expansion revolve around the the town of Hidden Springs and the rumor of a regenerative power that resides in its nearby woods. Expansion pack features include: 20 exclusive items, new locations, lots and venues, and compatibility with both PC and Mac operating systems.

Expand to All-New Locations and Exclusive Items

Celebrities and the rich flock to Hidden Springs in search of relaxation and escape from the mundane. Many cannot resist rumors of the seemingly miraculous healing powers that linger in the woods and waters. Some of the townsfolk who live in the woods are highly secretive and seem to have a pale green tinge to them. Is it really magic at work. When you're in Hidden Springs, you can explore a stunning lakefront, relax at a luxury spa or ski lodge, escape into the woods, or even uncover ancient mysterious at the Museum of Magic and Supernatural. What will you find in Hidden Springs?

The town of Hidden Springs and the surrounding area is a brand-new play environment, full of new locations and exclusive items.
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Search for the fountain of youth and choose whether to give your Sims everlasting life.
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An All-New, Everlasting Gameplay Object

The Fountain of Youth is available exclusively with The Sims 3: Hidden Springs expansion pack and it allows you to expand your game with all-new gameplay benefits. Will your Sims choose to become forever young?

Key Game Features

• A Whole New World Awaits – Meet new Sims, explore new locations, and discover the magic of Hidden Springs.
• All New: The Fountain of Youth – Expand your game with an all-new item that provides gameplay benefits. Play with the Fountain of Youth and your Sims can become forever young.
• Exclusive New Items – Customize your game with dozens of all-new exclusive objects and clothing that are only available in Hidden Springs.
• Exclusive New Locations – Hidden Springs is full of all new locations, lots, and venues. Where will your adventures take you?
  • Experience true balance and well-being as your Sims bask in the sunlight and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools of the Crystal Solarium.
  • Look out over all of Hidden Springs at the Redwood Peak viewing area, a perfect setting for romantic dates or painting a masterpiece, the breathtaking view is well worth the journey.
  • Mingle with the best that Hidden Springs society has to offer at the luxury Redwood Height Lodge.
  • Your Sims can party all night and discover exciting international beats at Lars' Disco-tech.
  • Take a break from a hike through the serene woodlands of Hidden Springs and pick up the blended delicacy of your choice at Han's Tavern and Cafe.
• All-New Sims and Stories – An exclusive retreat for the rich and famous? Or a mysterious world with healing powers? Whatever the answer, one thing is certain: the Sims you meet in Hidden Springs all have stories that are truly out of this world.

Minimum System Requirements (The Sims 3)

Windows XP(SP2) / Vista(SP1) / 7

• CPU – 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent (XP), 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent (Vista/7)
• RAM – At least 1 GB (XP) / 1.5 GB RAM (Vista and 7) / 2 GB for NVIDIA ION computers
• Disc Drive – DVD drive
• Hard Drive – At least 1.5 GB of free space (7 GB if installing with The Sims 3), with 1 GB for saves
• Video Card – DirectX 9.0c compatible cards with 128 MB of video RAM and support for Pixel shader 2.0 (See The Sims 3 website for the full list of cards supported and not supported)

Mac OS X 10.5.7 Leopard or higher

• CPU – Intel Core Duo Processor (not compatible with PowerPC Macintosh)
• RAM: At least 2 GB
• Disc Drive: DVD drive
• Hard Drive: At least 1.5 GB of free space (7 GB if installing with The Sims 3), with 1 GB for saves
• Video Card: ATI X1600 or NVIDIA 7300 GT with 128 MB of video RAM or Intel integrated GMA X3100 (See The Sims 3 website for the full list of cards supported and not supported)

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