Tinkering

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Tinkering is one of the many Hobbies included in the FreeTime expansion for The Sims 2. High Tinkering enthusiasm allows a Sim access to the Will's Garage secret lot. Having a shy or nice personality will raise the enthusiasm for this hobby faster.

Tinkering with electronics and mechanical items is some Sims' favorite pastime. They love upgrading their electronic items, playing with train tables and even restoring vintage cars. Sims with high mechanical skill will be more into tinkering.

Activities

A Sim with his granddaughter operating the train table

Activities that raise a Sim's enthusiasm for Tinkering are:

Available to Toddlers and Children:

• Playing with Blocks on the Activity table

Available to Children and Up:

• Studying Mechanical
• Playing with remote-controlled toys
• Playing with robot toys
• Designing and Operating the train table
• Reading the Technology section in the Newspaper or the D-I-Y magazine
• Browsing Web about Tinkering
• Blogging about Tinkering
• Telling Stories about Mechanics

Available to Teens and Up

• Tinkering appliances, electronics, or plumbings
• Restoring the junk car
• Crafting Robot

Unlockable Interactions

Gaining enthusiasm in this hobby can unlock these interactions:

• "Talk about Tinkering"
• "Read Section ... Technology" in Newspaper
• "Browse Web About Tinkering" on the computer
• "Share Hobby Tips" with a Sim
• "Blog About Tinkering" on the computer
• "Instruct in Tinkering"
• "Be in the Zone"

Titles

• Uninspired Underling
• Fixer Upper
• Eager Engineer
• Talented Tinkerer
• Master of Machines

Special Effects

Sims in the Zone can hear a real train sound when they play with the train table.

Hobby Instructors

• Ocean Pederson
• Erik Futa
• Marsha Trimble