Limited time free access to the game was granted in Jan 2015, but the offer has long expired.
You can still take advantage of Origin’s Great Game Guarantee, which allows you to purchase the game, play it for up to 24 hours, and return it within that time for a full refund.
The answers to numerous questions and issues have been provided already. The Master Help threads for Sims 4 and Sims 3 are great places to start looking. It is likely that you can find answers to your issue(s) there.
If you have checked the help threads and are still having problems installing, launching, or playing the game or using game features, please post in the corresponding Sims 4 or Sims 3 Technical Discussion Sections.
Bugs in The Sims 4 game and expansions should be posted and vetted in the Sims 4 Bugs & Issues section. If a solution is not found in a few days or weeks, then check the EA Answers HQ forum to see if the bug has already made it to Crinrict’s bug list. If it has, then simply click ‘Me Too’ on the original post of the thread where it was reported. If not, then post a new thread in that forum with your issue.
Bugs with Sims 4 modifications (mods) should be posted in the Mods Bugs & Issues forum.
Sims 1, 2, and 3 bugs can be posted in the Community Possible Bugs section.
These sections are not staffed by EA technicians, but frequented by other Simmers who have experienced similar issues or have knowledge of the game and computers may be able to help you with your issue(s). EA staff may look in on the Tech forums from time to time, but they are very unlikely to respond to individual questions or issues.
If you still have questions about these forums and how they work, then you can reply to this post, try posting in the thread that corresponds to your issue, or post your issue in the Forum Ideas & Feedback section.
i have a question, i bought a computer and games with it i opened the computer to realize there's no disk slot!!!!!! help please is there anyway i can download the games with the code in the box for sims 3
i have a question, i bought a computer and games with it i opened the computer to realize there's no disk slot!!!!!! help please is there anyway i can download the games with the code in the box for sims 3
i entered my codes but it only gave me the exclusives not the actual game
@Mariaadamico, did you register your game? I should have noted the post lower down in that thread for you:
The code redemption system has been changed - players no longer need to go to activate.ea.com to redeem their serial codes into Origin. Once you have registered your game(s) on the Sims3.com website, the product(s) will automatically be made available to you in Origin. When logging into the Origin download manager, you will need to use your Sims3.com login credentials. From the My Games tab, the digital download game(s) can then be downloaded and installed.
Create a Sims 3 account, if you don't have one. Log In. Go to My Page > My Account > Register a Game
If that doesn't help, I don't have any other solutions. You'll have to contact http://help.ea.com/en/
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Note: Game Time is currently running a 48-hour free trial. This is no doubt a limited time offer.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/free-games/game-time
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There is a free Create-a-Sim (CAS) Demo at http://www.thesims.com/create-a-sim-demo . This is not the full game, but just the Sim editing portion.
Limited time free access to the game was granted in Jan 2015, but the offer has long expired.
You can still take advantage of Origin’s Great Game Guarantee, which allows you to purchase the game, play it for up to 24 hours, and return it within that time for a full refund.
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Not yet. The web team is considering developing one.
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The answers to numerous questions and issues have been provided already. The Master Help threads for Sims 4 and Sims 3 are great places to start looking. It is likely that you can find answers to your issue(s) there.
If you have checked the help threads and are still having problems installing, launching, or playing the game or using game features, please post in the corresponding Sims 4 or Sims 3 Technical Discussion Sections.
If you are having issues with the Mac version of the game, please see the The Sims 4 on Mac Discussions or the Mac Discussions forums for The Sims 3.
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Discussions for these games can be found in The Sims Memory Lane and Community sections.
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Bugs in The Sims 4 game and expansions should be posted and vetted in the Sims 4 Bugs & Issues section. If a solution is not found in a few days or weeks, then check the EA Answers HQ forum to see if the bug has already made it to Crinrict’s bug list. If it has, then simply click ‘Me Too’ on the original post of the thread where it was reported. If not, then post a new thread in that forum with your issue.
Bugs with Sims 4 modifications (mods) should be posted in the Mods Bugs & Issues forum.
Sims 1, 2, and 3 bugs can be posted in the Community Possible Bugs section.
These sections are not staffed by EA technicians, but frequented by other Simmers who have experienced similar issues or have knowledge of the game and computers may be able to help you with your issue(s). EA staff may look in on the Tech forums from time to time, but they are very unlikely to respond to individual questions or issues.
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http://help.ea.com/en/
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Yes, there is: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/811263/a-complete-forum-tutorial/p1
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Then check out the link that corresponds to your issue:
Forum Rules
Membership Thread
Forum Tutorial
Helpful Links for Playing and Creating in Sims 4
Sims 4 Master Help Thread
Sims 4 Master Help Thread
Sims 4 Patch Notes
If you still have questions about these forums and how they work, then you can reply to this post, try posting in the thread that corresponds to your issue, or post your issue in the Forum Ideas & Feedback section.
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I hope you have a great forum experience.
Happy Simming!
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8. What is 'promote'?
9. What is the 'Best Of' page?
Hi, @Mariaadamico. Welcome. You should still be able to access the game if you have the code. See if the advice in this thread helps you: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/473048.page
If not, you may need to contact EA Help to find out how to access your game: http://help.ea.com/en/
@Mariaadamico, did you register your game? I should have noted the post lower down in that thread for you:
Create a Sims 3 account, if you don't have one. Log In. Go to My Page > My Account > Register a Game
If that doesn't help, I don't have any other solutions. You'll have to contact http://help.ea.com/en/
51. Is there a game demo?
Note: Game Time is currently running a 48-hour free trial. This is no doubt a limited time offer.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/free-games/game-time
@SimGuruDrake, are the buttons (insightful, like, awesome) still subject to change soon or are they now fixed?
Character Witness Thread: There's A Story Behind Every Sim
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These are fixed.