Pinball machine

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

The Sims
The Sims introduced a pinball machine that both children and adults could play. It can be placed on residential or community lots. If placed on a community lot, Sims will be charged to play. Up to two Sims can play at a time. Occasionally, the pinball machine will break, and must be repaired in order to use it again. The description and name of the pinball machine makes a reference to The Who rock opera "Tommy", which was centered on a pinball player.

"See Me, Feel Me" Pinball Machine
Fun: 5

The Sims 2
The Sims 2 introduced two pinball machines in the base game, one more in University, and another as a career reward in Seasons. Unlike The Sims, Sims are no longer charged when they play on community lots, and they perform more animations on these pinball machines, such as "nudging" the machine, and the ball and flippers themselves are visible.

If The Sims 2: Freetime is installed, playing with the pinball machine raises Enthusiasm for the Games hobby.

Sweet Tooth Survivor Pinball
Fun: 10

Environment: 2

"Election Day" Retro Space-Age Action Pinball
Fun: 10

Environment: 2

"Wrath of Sack Man" Pinball
Fun: 10

Environment: 2

Tribal Flame a la Coconut Pinball
The object can be obtained as a career reward after the Sim has reached Level 5 in the Gamer career.

Fun: 10

"Destruction Day" Vintage Pinball Machine
Fun: 10

Environment: 2

Dependency: Electricity

The Sims 3
The pinball machine doesn't appear in the The Sims 3 or any of its expansions. 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.

Atomic Jack Planet Attack Pinball Machine
Fun: 7

Flipper Flapper Pinball
Fun: 7

Galactic Simball Arcade
Fun: 7