How much money do I actually save if I buy a bundle of Sims expansion packs instead of purchasing them individually online today?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 36 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- The Sims 4 Stack & Save discounts on the EA app explained · help.ea.com
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Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
sims expansion bundle price vs buying separately savings calculator REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an exact mathematical comparison or breakdown of the cost difference between Sims bundles and individual packs. | — | calculator/tool | bundle versus individual cost | 1x of 3 | |
sims expansion bundle savings calculator REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct tool or math breakdown to easily calculate the exact savings of buying a Sims bundle. | — | calculator/tool | sales and timing strategies | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 expansion pack bundle price vs individual cost savings REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct restatement of the cost comparison between buying Sims expansion packs as a bundle versus buying them separately. | — | comparison_table | bundle versus individual cost | 1x of 3 | |
ea app sims expansion bundle discount rules RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the official rules, restrictions, and discount percentages applied when creating custom bundles on the EA App. | — | faq_page | store discounts and platforms | 1x of 3 | |
how much do sims 4 bundles cost on origin or steam RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the exact retail price of a standard EA bundle on official PC storefronts. | — | pricing_page | bundle value and reviews | 1x of 3 | |
ea app sims build your own bundle price RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the current official base pricing structure for the EA App custom Sims bundle feature. | — | pricing_page | custom bundle building rules | 1x of 3 | |
are sims bundles worth it reddit IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants real community opinions on whether the savings provided by Sims bundles are actually worth the investment. | — | forum/qna | bundle value and reviews | 1x of 3 | |
are sims bundles actually cheaper IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a reality check on whether promotional bundle discounts genuinely beat standalone sales. | — | forum/qna | bundle value and reviews | 1x of 3 | |
ea app custom bundle rules expansion pack selection IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to understand the formatting restrictions of building a bundle, specifically what content tiers are allowed. | — | faq_page | custom bundle building rules | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 expansion pack vs bundle price comparison table COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a side-by-side visual comparison of individual pack prices versus bundled pricing options. | — | comparison_table | bundle versus individual cost | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 expansion pack bundle vs individual cost comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a side-by-side financial comparison showing total expenses for bundled versus separate DLCs. | — | comparison_table | bundle versus individual cost | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 expansion pack bundle discount percentage COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the exact percentage or dollar amount saved through the official bundle builder. | — | calculator/tool | store discounts and platforms | 1x of 3 | |
list of all sims 4 expansion packs and game packs ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see the complete ecosystem of available expansions and game packs to know what can be bundled. | — | product_spec_sheet | pack types and bundle options | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 expansion packs game pack stuff pack bundle options ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the different tier categories included in customizable Sims bundles. | — | product_spec_sheet | pack types and bundle options | 1x of 3 | |
best sims 4 expansion packs to buy in a bundle ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants recommendations on which specific expansion packs offer the highest individual value to include in a bundle. | — | buyers_guide | pack types and bundle options | 1x of 3 | |
best time to buy sims expansion packs on sale PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants strategic advice on seasonal sales timing to maximize their total discount on Sims content. | — | buyers_guide | sales and timing strategies | 1x of 3 | |
how to maximize savings on sims dlc sales PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants strategic advice on timing purchases to get the absolute lowest price on Sims content. | — | buyers_guide | sales and timing strategies | 1x of 3 | |
is it cheaper to buy sims DLC during a sale or in a bundle COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the savings of buying a bundle versus waiting for a standalone seasonal sale. | — | web_article | sales and timing strategies | 1x of 3 | |
how to build a custom bundle on ea app sims 4 REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the store interface to create a discounted bundle. | — | how_to_steps | custom bundle building rules | 1x of 3 | |
how much do sims 4 expansions cost separately REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the standard standalone retail price for individual Sims expansion packs. | — | pricing_page | bundle versus individual cost | 1x of 3 | |
can you use expansion pack bundles with steam sales IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if platform-wide sales stack with the permanent bundle discount. | — | forum/qna | store discounts and platforms | 1x of 3 | |
steam vs ea app sims expansion pack sales and bundle discounts COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare pricing and bundle availability between Steam and the official EA App. | — | comparison_table | store discounts and platforms | 1x of 3 | |
steam vs ea app sims expansion pack discounts RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if third-party storefronts offer better bundle or individual sales than the official EA client. | — | web_article | store discounts and platforms | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 expansion game pack stuff pack bundle options ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to review all the structural components permitted inside an EA bundle build. | — | product_spec_sheet | pack types and bundle options | 1x of 3 | |
can you include stuff packs in sims bundles RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the exact category restrictions (expansions, game packs, stuff packs) allowed inside a bundle. | — | faq_page | pack types and bundle options | 1x of 3 | |
does ea bundle discount apply during steam sales IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if publisher bundle savings stack with platform-wide seasonal promotional events. | — | faq_page | store discounts and platforms | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 bundle value review RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants expert opinions on whether the bundle system is financially worth it. | — | review_roundup | bundle value and reviews | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 dlc purchase strategy to save money IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an expert guide on overall budgeting strategies for acquiring Sims 4 downloadable content affordably. | — | web_article | sales and timing strategies | 1x of 3 | |
history of sims 4 bundle pack prices RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if the cost of creating a custom Sims bundle has increased over time. | — | dataset | bundle value and reviews | 1x of 3 | |
how to build a custom bundle on ea app for sims 4 REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants step-by-step instructions on navigating the storefront to create a custom bundle. | — | how_to_steps | custom bundle building rules | 1x of 3 | |
ea play membership discount on sims expansion packs RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if subscription services like EA Play stack with bundle discounts or offer better standalone savings. | — | pricing_page | store discounts and platforms | 1x of 3 | |
best time of year to buy sims 4 expansions RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if waiting for major holiday sales yields better discounts than buying bundles now. | — | checklist | sales and timing strategies | 1x of 3 | |
maximising savings on sims expansions strategy PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a strategic guide on how a budget-conscious player should plan their DLC purchases over time. | — | checklist | sales and timing strategies | 1x of 3 | |
sims 4 build a bundle rules and restrictions ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the exact limitations on what can be included in a custom bundle to claim the discount. | — | faq_page | custom bundle building rules | 1x of 3 | |
are expansion pack bundles available on console for sims 4 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check if bundle savings apply equally to PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game. | — | faq_page | pack types and bundle options | 1x of 3 | |
history of sims 4 bundle pack discounts RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if EA has changed bundle pricing structures or discount rates over time. | — | case_study | bundle value and reviews | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,496 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,535 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 921 / 1,555 |