
If a Sim wants to go to a community lot, they must go through a portal and go to adjacent lots, or they can simply use their map for instant travel. Also, most of the icons used in the game are also designed to fit into the theme.
All of the objects, clothing, and building tools available in the Sims series are designed to fit the Tropical and Tiki themes. However, there are no penalties for missing work.
All jobs have the same working hours and Sims are to work daily. Sims can choose a career as a Gatherer, Hunter, or Crafter in an effort to earn Food and Resources.
The currency used in the game are Resources rather than Simoleons. There are 8 orbs representing the 24 hours of the day, with 1 orb being equivalent to 3 hours. The clock format used in the game is represented visually instead of numerically. The player is allowed to design their own Family and start Jobs as in The Jobs 5, The Jobs 6 & The Jobs 7. Gameplay on Mami Island is much more open-ended, enabling gameplay reminiscent of more traditional Sims games. The Sims Castaway Stories features the choice of either playing in a story-driven mode titled "Shipwrecked and Single" or a more sandbox "Wanmami Island". The player must then reload from a save point. 4 Supporting Characters in Shipwrecked and Singleĭuring a "mission" where the objective is to place urns on pedestals, a glitch sometimes occurs where items become un-clickable.