Sims 3: build a basement - how it works
In "The Sims 3" you have the possibility to build a basement for your house. We show you exactly how this works in this practical tip and in the picture gallery.
Build a basement in "The Sims 3" in 4 short steps
Follow this short guide to build a basement in "The Sims 3".
- Start the "Build Mode" in the game. This is located directly under the "purchase mode"
- Here you can choose the symbol for the basement to build both a diagonal and a straight basement.
- Simply hold the left mouse button pressed and drag the cursor diagonally over the desired basement area.
- Now that you have built the basement, you still have to build a staircase to connect the basement to the ground floor.
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Select the cellar symbol (right red box) in construction mode (left red box).
With the marked symbols you can choose whether the basement should be straight or diagonal. Now you can simply build the basement with the left mouse button pressed.
Of course, a combination of a diagonal and a straight basement is also possible.
With the marked symbol you can change the level and get to the basement.
Now you have to add a staircase so your Sim can get into the basement.
The floor area of your house does not have to correspond to the floor area of the basement.
Then you can build and design your house as you like.
You can also buy and build items in the basement as normal. In this case, the basement is used as a hobby room.
