Vending machine

A vending machine is an object found in The Sims website, The Sims 2: Apartment Life, and The Sims 3: University Life.

The Sims
The Sims did not ship with a vending machine in the base game or any of its expansion packs, but a vending machine by the name Disaster Fizz Automated Vendor was available at the official website. Sims can purchase drinks from the machine, which will provide a small Energy boost while simultaneously decreasing Bladder. If the Sim has a low Neat score, they will burp loudly after drinking.

Occasionally, the vending machine would become "stuck" while a Sim was using it. Sims with a low Nice score will automatically kick the machine, and the player can manually direct Sims to kick a stuck machine. This will not damage the machine, and the machine will not fall on the Sim. After a few kicks, the machine will eventually dispense a drink, and the Sim will drink as usual.

As TheSims.com has been shut down, the Disaster Fizz Automated Vendor can be downloaded here.

The Sims 2: Apartment Life
The Sims 2: Apartment Life introduced two vending machines which could be placed on both residential and community lots.

"Kooler Than Ice" Soda Machine by Freezer Time Industries
Sims can purchase Orange Soda, Root Beer, Lemon-Lime Soda, and Cola from this vending machine, each of which cost §5.

Hunger: 3

Environment: 4

Available colors: Red, Orange, Blue

"Super Savory" Snack Machine by Chewie-Louie Factory
Sims can purchase Chocolate Clusters, White Cheddar Crackers, Krinkle Cut Chips, and Macadamia Nut Cookies from this vending machine, each of which cost §7.

Hunger: 3

Environment: 4

Available colors: Pink, Green, Orange

The Sims 3: University Life
Vending machines are included in The Sims 3: University Life which could be placed on both residential and community lots. All sales of sodas and candies are free. Unlike the vending machines from previous games, vending machines in this game can kill Sims; if Sims slam on the vending machine several times it will fall on top of them, similar to the murphy bed

Sugar Slide Vending Machine
Hunger: 8

Fizzy Festival Vending Machine
Hunger: 9

Choosy Choices Vending Machine
Hunger: 10

Note: This is the only vending machine that sells both sodas and candies.