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 base game for The Sims 3; 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.