Developer:
Maxis
Release Date:
March 2006
"The Sims 2 Open for Business" Description:
No more getting up early to get to work on time. Sims will be their own boss when they start their own business. As the boss, Sims will have to hire staff and fire those who slack off. Business talent will have to be developed, as Sims work from being a clever tinkerer to a master craftsman.
Businesses Sims Can Own:
Toy shop, beauty salon, florist, clothing boutique, electronics store, restaurant chain, and others.
"The Sims 2 Open for Business" Features:
- Build a business by selecting the theme, layout, and prices
- Start out as a small home grown business and become an empire!
- Train, promote, and fire employees
- Win the Best-of-the-Best Award
- Dress employees in mascot outfits
- Elevators
- New domed, conical and octagonal roofs
- Business passed on from one generation to another.
- NPC Reporter will report on how well your business is run.
- Set employee wages.
- Teens can work in stores.
- "The Sims 2" is required.
New Objects:
The new objects will be developed around the businesses. Examples: display cases, beauty salon chair, toy workbench, cash registers, floral station, and more.