Shacks are the most basic shelter you can get in The Sims 2: Castaway. They first become available at the start of the game. They are useful for sheltering from storms, especially if your Sim needs some sleep. Shacks aren't very durable and regularly need repairing, particularly after a storm. Although shacks work in the early stages of the game, as you unlock more durable shelters, you'll probably find yourself using the shacks less.
Barely Shack[edit]
Shacks are barely suitable as shelters. At least this 1x3 shelter will keep the rain off... from one side.
| Barely Shack | |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 x 3 |
| Resources | 6 Driftwood, 6 Vine, 6 Banana Leaf, 3 Palm Frond |
Open Shack[edit]
Shacks are barely suitable as shelters. This 3x4 shelter lets in plenty of air with an open wall.
| Open Shack | |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 x 4 |
| Resources | 22 Driftwood, 20 Vine, 10 Banana Leaf, 12 Palm Frond |
Closed Shack[edit]
Shacks are barely suitable as shelters. This fully-enclosed, one-room 3x4 shelter has a small front porch.
| Closed Shack | |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 x 4 |
| Resources | 28 Driftwood, 22 Vine, 13 Banana Leaf, 15 Palm Frond |
Square Shack[edit]
Shacks are barely suitable as shelters. This one-room 4x5 shelter is a simple, basic shelter.
| Square Shack | |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 x 5 |
| Resources | 39 Driftwood, 32 Vine, 19 Banana Leaf, 20 Palm Frond |
Modest Shack[edit]
Shacks are barely suitable as shelters. This three room shelter is a reasonably sized for a few Sims.
| Modest Shack | |
|---|---|
| Size | 10 x 8 |
| Tools | Hammer |
| Skill(s) | Mechanical 6 |
| Resources | 88 Driftwood, 88 Vine, 35 Banana Leaf, 53 Palm Frond |