Looking to relocate? Consider moving to the virtual burbs of The Sims FreePlay. The mobile version of the legendary simulation series packs all the drama, style and shenanigans of its counterparts for console and computer. Customise Sims, build lovely homes and manage their day-to-day lives.

Like any thriving town, the game has grown by leaps and bounds since its launch in 2011. Here are just a few reasons to move back in:

You’ll have a blast building up your neighbourhood, but there’s no need to stay put. You can now visit your friends’ towns to check out their houses, meet their Sims and maybe get a few ideas for your own digs.

What’s a virtual life without some virtual goals? There are always plenty of those, thanks to the game’s selection of quests and events – each with its own rewards. Find your zen in the Joyous Japan quest to walk away with cherry blossom wallpaper. Or head to Influence Island, where converting Sims to Clan Mates might earn you a luxurious stage for a wedding reception or a glamorous desert-inspired bathroom.

Frequent updates keep the game’s enormous decor palette growing too. Spice up your walls with breezy bohemian macramé or mark festivities with lively seasonal accessories. You can even plonk down fully formed buildings, such as a French-inspired art gallery.