Hot air balloon

Hot air balloon is a premium content in that is included with Aurora Skies. Prior to this content, the hot air balloon is only a decorative object around the neighborhood, as seen in neighborhood view in The Sims 2 or map view in The Sims 3.

The hot air balloon is a form of transportation around town, as well as a new place to relax and enjoy a day outdoors. Sims can enjoy a day of sightseeing, teleporting around, and even a little woohoo. You can find the hot air balloon in buy mode under Misc. Entertainment for 12,900 Simoleons. The Hot Air Balloon can only be used by Sims Teen-Elder. The Hot Air Balloon only accommodates up to two Sims.

The following options are available with the Hot Air Balloon:
 * Get in
 * Prepare for takeoff
 * Sightsee
 * Fly to
 * Drink
 * Propose
 * Woohoo
 * Land
 * Get Out

The hot air balloon is a large 10×10 object, which hovers about 10-15 feet directly above the point of takeoff. It is important to know that the Hot Air Balloon does not glide over the town. Instead, it serves as a teleportation pad that teleports along with the Sim(s) to another location.

Trivia

 * The Hot air balloon and Helicopter are the only air-based vehicles in The Sims Series.
 * Unlike Apartment Life's Helicopter, the hot air balloon must be obtained by purchasing Aurora Skies from The Sims 3 Store.