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MySims (DS) takes place in a vacation resort town with the player tasked with the job of luring in tourists. This is accomplished by doing tasks for the locals who live in town to increase the Star Level. Players collect stars to unlock other parts of the city as well as new minigames and new items in stores. As more stars are collected, the town grows, which will lead to more tourists visiting and residents moving in.
The player can interact with tourists who all have different moods, such as sad, normal, or mad. The player must cheer the tourist up with many different options before time runs out. If the player succeeds in making the tourist happy, they can earn some Simoleons, and if they cheer up a resident, the story will progress from there. Different minigames are available as well, and depending on how well the player does, Simoleons can be earned and a certain number of points will unlock new difficulties. The player can also customize T-shirts at Tyler's clothing store and furniture at Sophie's furniture store. The player's style can be changed in different ways with clothes in the wardrobe and items can be stored in the drawer.
The DS supports touch screen and microphone functionality for the game. The touch screen is used for talking and movement as well as placing and moving furniture. Other buttons may control specific tasks, such as taking photos or initiating conversation. The microphone can be used for the paragliding minigame.