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Commercial Buildings produce Building Materials. They include all the commercial buildings in the game. 14 Commercial Buildings are available year-round and can be unlocked at the specified city level. 5 Regional Commercial Buildings can be unlocked by opening that commercial building's region. 2 Seasonal Commercial Buildings are available for a limited time. The Vu's Random Generator can be unlocked after building the Vu Tower. Commercial Buildings cannot be bulldozed but are able to be stored and moved across regions. Regional Commercial Buildings cannot be stored or bulldozed.
Basics[]
Producing Materials[]
Commercial buildings use Raw Materials and Building Materials to create new Building Materials. More materials are unlocked as the mayor levels up. Different commercial buildings produce different materials. Materials take time to produce. Depending on the material, the time it takes to produce will be different. When a material has been put into a commercial building's queue, it will start producing it. A commercial building can produce one material at a time and once it finishes one item, it moves onto producing the next item until the queue is completed. Commercial buildings will continue to produce materials when the mayor closes the game. A material that is being produced can be sped up with SimCash, the amount of SimCash varies depending on the remaining time. A produced material will hover on top of the commercial building forever until collected.
Adding Slots[]
Commercial Buildings start with 2 open slots. Additional slots can be added for increasing amounts of SimCash. A commercial building can have a maximum of 11 slots. The Building Supplies Store and the Hardware Store require less SimCash than other commercial buildings to add slots. The Vu's Random Generator requires more SimCash than other commercial buildings to add slots.
| Slot | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimCash Cost | 4 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 40 | 46 | 52 |
| Total SimCash Cost | 4 | 14 | 30 | 52 | 80 | 114 | 154 | 200 | 252 |
| Slot | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimCash Cost | 8 | 14 | 20 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 44 | 50 | 56 |
| Total SimCash Cost | 8 | 22 | 42 | 68 | 100 | 138 | 182 | 232 | 288 |
| Slot | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimCash Cost | 80 | 140 | 200 | 260 | 320 | 380 | 440 | 500 | 560 |
| Total SimCash Cost | 80 | 220 | 420 | 680 | 1,000 | 1,380 | 1,820 | 2,320 | 2,880 |
Upgrading[]
All Commercial Buildings except Limited Time Commercial Buildings and Vu's Random Generator can be upgraded to reduce the time it takes to produce materials. Commercial Buildings can be be upgraded for increasing amounts of Simoleons. Upgrades require the mayor to be a certain level before it is able to be upgraded. Different buildings have different requirements for upgrading. A commercial building has 3 stars which represent its level. When upgrading a commercial building, a star will appear at the front to show its level. The appearance of Regional Commercial Buildings does not changed. Some Materials require the Commercial Building to be upgraded before being unlocked.
Upgrading the building to 1 Star, decreases production time by 10%. Upgrading the building to 2 Stars, decreases production time by 15%. Upgrading the building to 3 Stars, decreases production time by 20%.
Speed-Up Tokens[]
Speed-Up Tokens can be used on a Commercial Building to speed up the production of materials. A commercial building can only have 1 speed-up token applied to it at a time.
Buildings[]
There are 22 Commercial Buildings. 14 Commercial Buildings are available year-round and can be unlocked at the specified city level. 5 Regional Commercial Buildings can be unlocked by opening that commercial building's region. There have been 5 Seasonal Commercial Buildings that were only available for a limited time. There are currently 2 Seasonal Commercial Buildings since the Sports Shop, Bureau of Restoration and Farm Shop (also known as Country Store) became available year-round. The Vu's Random Generator can be unlocked after building the Vu Tower.
Year-Round Commercial Buildings[]
Building Supplies Store
- Price: 100 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Nails, Planks, Bricks, Cement, Glue, Paint.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 1
- Description: Provides building materials and supplies for Sims.
Hardware Store
- Price: 2,500 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Hammer, Measuring Tape, Shovel, Cooking Utensils, Ladder, Drill.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 4
- Description: Sims buy their invaluable tools here... Careful with the hammer!
Farmer's Market
- Price: 5,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Vegetables, Flour Bag, Fruit and Berries, Cream, Corn, Cheese, Beef.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 8
- Description: Delicious and fresh products from the countryside!
Furniture Store
- Price: 8,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Chair, Table, Home Textile, Cupboard, Couch.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 10
- Description: Sims flock here to buy their furniture.
Gardening Supplies
- Price: 13,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Grass, Tree Sapling, Garden Furniture, Lawn Mower, Fire Pit, Garden Gnome.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 14
- Description: Gardening supplies for Sims with green thumbs.
Donut Shop
- Price: 17,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Donuts, Green Smoothie, Bread Roll, Cherry Cheesecake, Frozen Yogurt, Coffee.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 18
- Description: Mmm! So delicious! One more, please!
Fashion Store
- Price: 22,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Cap, Shoes, Watch, Business Suit, Backpack.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 19
- Description: Fashion savvy Sims will love the Fashion Store.
Fast Food Restaurant
- Price: 25,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Ice Cream Sandwich, Pizza, Burger, Cheese Fries, Lemonade Bottle, Popcorn.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 25
- Description: Providing cheese on top of carbs. What's not to love?
Home Appliances
- Price: 30,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: BBQ Grill, Refrigerator, Lighting System, TV, Microwave Oven.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 29
- Description: For Sims who want to equip their homes to perfection.
- Originally was a seasonal shop. Was released as a permanent shop on Feb. 6, 2024.
- Price: 80,000 Simoleons (Price doesn't apply to those who had the seasonal shop in 2020.)
- Items Produced: Tennis Racket, Sports Drink, Football Shoes, Protein Bar, Ping-Pong Table.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 35
- Description: For all your sporty needs!
- Available since February 6th, 2024
- Price: 100,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Letter Blocks, Kite, Teddy Bear, Game Console
- Size: 2x2
- Requires: Level 40
- Description: Best toys in Town!
- Originally was a limited-time shop. Was released as a permanent shop on June 24, 2024.
- Price: 250,000 Simoleons (Price doesn't apply to those who had the seasonal shop in 2020.)
- Items Produced: Wrought Iron, Carved Wood, Chiseled Stone, Tapestry, Stained Glass.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 45
- Description: Responsible for bringing new life to old buildings.
- Was formerly called Farm Shop as a limited-time shop. Was released as a permanent shop on July 22, 2024.
- Price: 300,000 Simoleons (Price doesn't apply to those who had the shop in 2022.)
- Items Produced: Wool Shirt, Picnic Basket, Apple Jam.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 50
- Description: The best products you can imagine!
- Available since September 16, 2024.
- Price: 350,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Tiramisu, Churros, Profiteroles, Mochi, Pavlova
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 55
- Description: Desserts from all over the world!
Regional Commercial Buildings[]
Each Region also has its own unique Regional Commercial Building. Regional Commercial Buildings can produce 3 Regional Building Materials. Regional Commercial Buildings are unlocked when opening that factory's region and cannot be moved between regions. All Regional Commercial Buildings cost 13,000 Simoleons to build.
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- Eco Shop is Green Valley's Regional Commercial Building.
- Price: 13,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Reusable Bag, Ecological Shoes, Yoga Mat.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 25
- Description: These ecological products will please the Greenest of Sims.
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- Tropical Products Store is Sunny Isles' Regional Commercial Building.
- Price: 13,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Coconut Oil, Face Cream, Tropical Drink.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 25
- Description: Selling numerous healthy and beautiful tropical goods for your Sim to bring back home.
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- Car Parts is Cactus Canyon's Regional Commercial Building.
- Price: 13,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Motor Oil, Car Tire, Engine.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 25
- Description: Selling goods for your vehicle needs.
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- Silk Store is Limestone Cliffs' Regional Commercial Building.
- Price: 13,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: String, Fan, Robe.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 25
- Description: Silky Items in various colors and patterns.
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- Fish Marketplace is Frosty Fjords' Regional Commercial Building.
- Price: 13,000 Simoleons
- Items Produced: Canned Fish, Fish Soup, Salmon Sandwich
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 25
- Description: This smells fishy...
Limited Time Commercial Buildings[]
There were 5 Limited Time Commercial Buildings. There are currently 2 after the Sports Shop, Bureau of Restoration and Farm Shop became permanent shops. Added slots will stay when the shop reopens. Limited Time Commercial Buildings cannot be upgraded.
- Santa's Workshop is available during Winter.
- Price: Free
- Items Produced: Toy Horse, Holiday Decorations, Candy Cane, Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Ornament.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 6
- Description: Smells like gingerbread cookies! Open only during the winter holiday season.
- Sports Shop was originally available Summer 2020. As of February 6, 2024, it is a permanent shop.
- Price: Free (As a limited-time shop)
- Items Produced: Tennis Racket, Sports Drink, Football Shoes, Protein Bar, Ping-Pong Table.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 6 (Changed as of Feb. 6, 2024)
- Description: For all your sporty needs! Open only during the summer holiday season!
- Bureau of Restoration was originally available during Mayor's Pass Season 9 and 10. As of June 24, 2024, it is a permanent shop.
- Price: Free (As a limited-time shop)
- Items Produced: Wrought Iron, Carved Wood, Chiseled Stone, Tapestry, Stained Glass.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 6 (Changed as of Jun. 24, 2024)
- Description: Responsible for bringing new life to old buildings.
- Chocolate Factory was available during Easter.
- Price: Free
- Items Produced: Chocolate Bar, Easter Basket, Jelly Beans, Chocolate Egg, Fruit Cake.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 17
- Description: Where magic transforms sugar into joy.
- Farm Shop is available during Summer.
- Price: Free
- Items Produced: Farmer's Hayfork, Box of Grapes, Wool Shirt, Picnic Basket, Apple Jam.
- Size: 2x2
- Requirements: Level 6
- Description: For all your farming needs! Open only during the summer holiday season!
Vu's Random Generator[]
Vu's Random Generator mimics an existing Commercial Building and changes every 24 hours.
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