SimGuruGraham took to Twitter today to answer various questions about The Sims 4 Bowling Night Stuff Pack. Be sure to check out the official Trailer, Announcement Blog, and more.
We will continue to add additional tweets and info as they become available.
.@DerShayan You can set up a bowling club, bowling is a club activity, and there's a new club perk to increase bowling skill faster.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
1/6 @BroBastii When bowling lanes are added to Bars, Nightclubs, or Lounges, it adds new venue behavior to those lots.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
2/6 @BroBastii This new behavior means Sims will come to the lot specifically to bowl, in addition to the other behavior on those lot types.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
3/6 @BroBastii While we initially looked into adding a new Bowling Alley lot type, we thought this solution was preferable…
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
4/6 @BroBastii There’s been a lot of feedback about how players are filling up their worlds and don’t have room for new lots.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
5/6 @BroBastii With this solution, instead of requiring placing a new lot, you can just have an existing lot also work as a bowling alley.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
6/6 @BroBastii Bars, Nightclubs, & Lounges already have a lot of the activities you’d expect at a Bowling Alley, we just added the bowling!
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@sueladysims The new bar in the pack is 3 tiles wide. The illuminated strips you see on the walls can be placed on top of any wallpaper.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@ViloetGamer It's all about the bowling. 🎳 There's a bowling skill, trophy, achievement, moonlight bowling, bumpers, ball colors, and more.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@meaningofpeacev Bowling gloves are worn when bowling by Sims who have maxed their bowling skill. You can also choose to wear one in CAS.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@SimsReplay You can have a competitive game of bowling between up to four Sims.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@SimsReplay If you wanted to run a tournament between more Sims, you could keep track of their scores between different games.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@Iron_Cgull You get to choose your bowling ball – more colors unlock as you level up your bowling skill. Click on the ball racks to select!
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@Perffaith_Sim There isn't a bowling aspiration – your Sims track their bowling progress over time by leveling up their Bowling skill.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@ieva_buca New moodlets associated with bowling, but we wanted to focus our time elsewhere than food/drinks – the game already has a bunch.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@tiarowling No ownership aspects to a bowling venue. Bars, Nightclubs, and Lounges with lanes will have new NPC bowler behavior.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@lakesideheights There's new NPC behavior when Bars, Nightclubs, or Lounges have lanes. On other lots Sims can autonomously choose to bowl.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@Gabe_oz Bowling Night comes with a pre-built bowling alley that you'll find in My Library within the Gallery – you can place it anywhere.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@NerdrageMissy Bowling is a new 5 level skill. It will unlock new bowling balls, bowling gloves, and you'll certainly play better.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@KyISketch There isn't a new event type, but you can throw parties/events at a bowling alley you've built on a Bar, Nightclub, or Lounge.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
@TigerLily654 @SimsVIP #TheSims4 Bowling Night Stuff releases on March 29th 🎳Â 😀
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
@AhmedKallala Bowling is for kids and up. Children get to use bumpers to help pad their score a bit 😉
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@TheSimCommunity There's the new 5 level bowling skill. How well you bowl is completely dependent on that new skill.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@simmerlex Go bowling anytime you please Lex.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@SwiftlySimmer If you place a bowling lane on lots other than a Bar, Nightclub, or Lounge, then Sims can still autonomously choose to bowl.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@derekjohnsonsim There's a new Bowling club rule. There's also a club perk you can use to raise bowling skill faster.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@KyISketch Moonlight bowling turns on at specific hours at Bars, Nightclubs, and Lounges – or you can add an upgrade to use it anytime.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@derekjohnsonsim There is! Bowling Night Stuff comes with the NuDisco station – it includes new tracks and some returning Sims 1 Disco 🎶
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@krisha880 Don't think we'd go back to the same style for a long while. If you want mid-century modern, Bowling Night is the place to be.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@ReaghanTarte Nope. Grab a bite to eat between games if you're getting a bit peckish.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@ReaghanTarte In all seriousness, we didn't want other activities slowing down a game of bowling. They can take awhile with 4 Sims playing.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@JeremiaLecato There is a new radio station – it's NuDisco, and it's the grooviest station in the game 😉
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@lexikissesxo There's new CAS options for kids and up. No toddler clothing in this pack.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
@Wulfsimmer Duplicating work would take away from what else we could add to the pack. We felt this was the best approach for most players.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
@tiarowling There aren't any new icons within the clubs, but I think @SimGuruRomeo could explain better how those work.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@TheSimDoughnut No – while the bowling shirts come with a variety of logos and can be used as a club outfit, they don't have club icons.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
@SimmingFan3000 One bowling lane model that comes in a wide variety of colors to fit in different locations.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@derekjohnsonsim Sims do the glove adjustment at level 5 bowling skill, because they automatically put on gloves when they start to bowl.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@Wulfsimmer No particular mischief interactions, but plenty of spectacular moments of Sims failing.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@nathanisageek Kids don't require Motor skill to bowl. They can start gaining Bowling skill right away, and it carries over to adulthood!
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@luketheplumbob More bowling balls unlock as you advance your Bowling skill. The skull ball is the final unlock 💀
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@BroBastii No new lot traits in this pack… but look out for a new one that we snuck into the game update.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@SebbyFuqua Only one set of pins… and yes, children have bumper bowling!
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@keonie02 Sure thing. Any event you can throw on a Bar, Nightclub, or Lounge can also be held once you convert one to a Bowling Alley.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@Christina_Gry Stuff Packs aren't the place for new Build Mode functionality – look to Game and Expansion Packs for that.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
.@Christina_Gry Sectional seating would also be a Build Mode feature, so no – the Bowling Night sofas are a standard sofa.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 22, 2017
1/8 @TheSims4RU We've shared from the beginning of The Sims 4 that we're taking a different approach to how content is released.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
2/8 @TheSims4RU Just because a feature came in a certain pack in the past doesn’t mean it’ll be delivered in the same way in The Sims 4.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
3/8 @TheSims4RU Regarding bowling, the expansion pack team had no plans to add bowling for any pack they’ve made or are considering.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
4/8 @TheSims4RU That’s what’s great about Stuff Packs – there’s no need to wait for a particular feature to match a larger pack’s theme.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
5/8 @TheSims4RU Stuff Packs can make fun standalone features as their own thing and get them to players sooner.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
6/8 @TheSims4RU Stuff Packs are meant to fill niches that we know the larger packs won’t get to for a long time, if ever.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
7/8 @TheSims4RU If you like bowling, or just fun games in The Sims, this is going to be a fantastic pack for you no matter how you play.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
8/8 @TheSims4RU Family outings, fun with friends, date night, birthday parties, all around a competitive game with a skill and achievements.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@PsychoSim The bowling lanes are 15×3 in size if you want to get a jump on building your own alley.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@iceyJ No, the generic lot type is actually working as intended – it's equivalent to the No Visitors Allowed lot type from The Sims 3.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@daniel_willyan @BroBastii Other than prepping the game for bowling and the lot trait I mentioned, I'm not too sure.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@MeaganJo_Sims There's one bowling lane model. It comes with some more muted colors that may be better suited to a dive bar.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@JacktheSim I saw comments about the club skill perks in the forums and made sure we included it. Not sure how that impacts other skills.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@Frimlin The bowling shoes are automatically worn when Sims go bowling. You don't have to (but can) add them in CAS.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@justme2 You can place lanes on other lots, but Sims will only use them autonomously.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@justme2 On Bars, Nightclubs, and Lounges, bowling lanes add specific new behavior for Sims.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@justme2 As an aside – most real bowling alleys have bars but are still family friendly.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@justme2 Just like in real life, Sims kids can come bowl and they won't interact with the bar.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@Vane_Sims The Oasis Springs Dust Bowl lot that comes with Bowling Night is 30×20 in size (short side facing the street).
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@RoryplaysSims I believe we'll be uploading them to the gallery next week 🙂
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@pascals488 Both. You can choose to wear the glove in CAS, and Sims who are level 5 bowling skill will automatically wear one when playing.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@Asiram_Rettip No, all of the Sims bowl right handed.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@GuiFreitasG Bowling Night doesn't have any changes regarding food or drinks.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@iceyJ I agree. Considering the object requirements on other venues, I still think it's needed.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@Weealbet I think it's super cool that there's a unique video that plays on the lane for every shot outcome.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@StarlightSims Bumpers are just for the kids. Adults are just going to have to deal with their failures 😉
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@catloverplayer Yep – a NuDisco wall stereo is included in the Oasis Springs Dust Bowl.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@MimiTachikawa12 @justme2 Plenty of new furniture as well as clothing. And yes, it'll be the same price as the other stuff packs: $9.99 USD.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@Karabert It's just the back side of a soda dispenser that's built into the model (note – not new bar functionality).
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@Meka3715 Any lot traits that you can currently add to a Bar, Nightclub, or Lounge will work just fine if you add bowling lanes.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@Meka3715 Yup – there's a new bowling club rule, as well as a club perk that allows members to gain bowling skill faster.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@GoodOldGamerYT If your Sim bowls a perfect game you'll unlock a bowling trophy – you may have spotted it in the trailer.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
.@Weealbet Yes indeed, there are bowling shirts with matching team logos and colors for kids and up.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@TheSims4RU I don't think that's a fair comparison. It suggests that features were removed with no new ones being added, which isn't true.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@CriminalMint Any event that can be held at a Bar, Nightclub, or Lounge can also be held if bowling is available on that lot.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@PaulinaKlepacka Sims don't sit down while they're bowling.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@Iron_Cgull There aren't any changes to food/drinks in Bowling Night Stuff.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@MargoWestbrook Not this time – Bowling Night has content for kids and up.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@Inge_Jones @PsychoSim Yes, it does.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
@PetarC123 Sure, but outside of Bars, Nightclubs, and Lounges, NPC Sims choosing to bowl is entirely driven by their autonomy.
— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham) March 23, 2017
