Tombs in the Sims 3
The Tombs offer a way for Sims to gain visa points through adventuring. The tombs also give Sims opportunities to collect relics, which count toward relic collections for each of the regions. Treasure-hunting Sims may also find gems and precious metals, which makes the vacation profitable for the Sim. When tomb raiding, the Pangu's Axe comes in handy. Found in China's Temple of Heaven, Pangu's Axe allows Sims to smash entrance-barring boulders.
Al Simhara, Egypt
Egypt contains nine tombs. The tombs vary in complexity, with some tombs requiring offerings or keystones to gain entry. The available tombs for Egypt include Abu Simbel, Copper Quarry, Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx, Pyramid of the Burning Sands, Pyramid of the Sky, Pyramid of the Wind, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Tomb of Discovery. Each tomb holds a mystery or adventure. The Great Sphinx, for example, houses a mummy that curses intruders.
Champs Les Sims, France
The tombs in France reside in places like mansions, museums and gardens. Overall, France contains five tombs locations. These tombs include Chateau du Landgraab, Forgotten Burial Mound, La Gallerie d'Art, Nectar Cellar and Tuatha's Garden. Places like the Nectary Cellar contain two tombs, the Tomb of Jean Necteaux and the Tomb of Isael. The Tomb of Isael becomes unlockable after completing adventure quests in Egypt.
Shang Simla, China
China's tombs consist of Dong Huo's Treasure Trove, The Dragon's Maw, Halls of the Lost Army, Hot Springs Cave, Market Caverns, Resolute Fist Retreat, Temple Heaven and Tomb of the First Emperor. Like in the other areas, some of these tombs require special skills. The Resolute Fist Retreat, for example, requires the Sim to acquire martial arts skills.
Tomb Building
The World Adventures expansion offers gamers a chance to create their own tombs in the edit mode. To build tombs, the gamer must choose a location in a foreign city. In addition, they must build the tomb on a vacant lot. Like in the other tombs, switches, triggers and treasures can be added to tombs.