Pinball machine

Pinball machines are a kind of Buy mode object in The Sims, The Sims 2 and The Sims 2 for console, 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.