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The Sims 2: Open for Business

(2006, Video Games - Simulation, Rated T, Play it on: Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Teens can be the boss in this OK installment.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Teens may pick up some good business skills (like the importance of customer service). This is also an excellent way to discuss time-management skills with teens.
  • Messages:

    There is some crude bathroom humor.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Sims get jealous and angry and fights can break out. Also, Sims can die.
  • Sex:

    Sexual suggestions, situations (Sims can have sex), and some crude humor.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    This is part of a franchise that encourages players to acquire wealth. The Sims universe continues to be full of tons of products to buy -- and to desire.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking and bubble-blowing that seems a lot like bong smoking (characters get the giggles).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Sims 2: Open for Business

Parents need to know that teens can set up pretty odd businesses, such as a bar/spa/bubble-blowing hookah hang-out. Teens can create bars/nightclubs, and they can also place photo booths where Sims can have sex. They can also get jealous and angry and fights can break out. This expansion pack requires The Sims 2 to play.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about building a business from the ground up as well as dealing with customers and employees. This is also an excellent way to discuss time-management skills with teens.
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 1.0

    i cried !i laughed

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Fun for 13 year olds

    I think sims 2 is a fun game that sparks the mind. I have fun running my own restaurant with the family I made. I even made my best friends family who own their own car dealership.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    SIMS RULE!

    I LOVEEEEE sim games!Can you say AWESOME!Everytime I turn on the sims 2 I cant turn my head away!THe only things I want for christmas are pets and open for buisness!WOO-HOO

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