On Holiday is the fourth expansion pack for The Sims and enables fans of the simulation game to give their characters some hard-earned rest and relaxation.

The Sims and their families have been in overdrive with the magic of Livin' It Up, the fun of House Party and the social obligations of Hot Date.

The latest add-on is the perfect opportunity for them to work on that suntan on a fun-filled vacation island.

Players can help their Sims escape the grind of their everyday lives by sending them to a new and fully-customisable island destination that offers a snowy alpine setting, a Riviera-style beach and a forest camping site.

Beach volleyball, snowboarding, fishing or hunting for hidden treasure are just a few of the things they can do at this unique resort location.

All-new social interactions and over 120 new objects will keep your vacationers entertained from dusk until dawn.

The wacky resort staff are there day and night to see to the Sims every need. A troupe of costumed performers is on hand to entertain the kids.

But beware of the pickpocket, who may relieve them of their holiday cash. Errant children or a pilfered purse could bring a premature end to the Sims' island stay.

Of course, a Sims holiday would not be complete without that special dust-collector to remind them of the whole experience.

Souvenirs of all types can be bought, caught, won and collected. Sims can buy a coconut monkey in one of the gift shops, win a stuffed penguin at a carnival game, collect arrowheads and lava idols or catch an aggravating case of poison ivy or Montezuma's revenge.

Evolution has got together with Electronic Arts to offer three copies of the On Holiday expansion pack.

For your chance to win, answer the following simple question: What was the last expansion pack for the game called?

a) Hot Date b) Blind Date c) Time and Date.

Send your entry to: Evolution, Argus House, Crowhurst Road, Hollingbury, Brighton BN1 8AR by April 9 to be entered into the draw. Usual rules apply. Please mark your envelope The Sims On Holiday competition.

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