Pinball machine

Pinball machines are a kind of buy mode object in The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 2 for console and The Sims 3 which raise the fun need when used. If a Sim is playing a pinball machine, another Sim may join him or her.

The base game for The Sims contains a single pinball machine. It can be placed on residential or community lots. If placed on a community lot, Sims will be charged to play.

The base game for The Sims 2 has two pinball machines, and the University expansion pack added another. Sims are no longer charged to play on community lots. The Sims 2: Seasons added the Tribal Flame a la Coconut Pinball machine as the career reward for the Gamer career. It is slightly larger than other pinball machines.

The pinball machine does not appear in the The Sims 3 or any of its expansions; see comparison between The Sims 2 and The Sims 3. However, in November 2011 it was added to The Sims 3 Store as Premium Content. One or two Sims can play at a time. Excessive use or use by an unlucky Sim may cause the Pinball Machine to break.