The Sims 2: University/Hobbies

The Sims 2: University introduces new musical instruments, new gym equipment, and a pool table.

Creativity
The piano from The Sims 2 base game has been updated with new functions so that Sims can play with it as part of a band with other Sims. Three new musical instruments have been added to The Sims 2: University; bass guitar, guitar, and drums. Together with these instruments, Sims have the ability to perform together and form a band, and make some money from tips. When playing together, Sims can choose three types of music to perform: Country, Rock, and Jazz. When Sims Perform rather than Practice, they set out a tip jar. Other Sims can join in if there are other musical instruments nearby. Tips will only be added to a Sim's Household Funds when they stop playing and collect their tip jar.

Knowledge
Bookcases have been updated for college work. The new Research interaction increases your Sim's class performance. Sims can perform this interaction as a group, which speeds up class performance gain, as well as Social.

Exercise
The Exerto Exercise Machines are actually the original exercise machine from the base game, but these have been separated with their own exercise workouts. However, they all have the same effect, increasing Body skill and Fitness.

With The Sims 2: University, all exercise equipment has a new function. Sims can now act as personal trainers to other Sims using workout equipment, earning a little extra money. Playable Sims can also ask other Sims to be their personal trainers, which doesn't cost them any money. Having a personal trainer speeds up Body skill gain. Only Sims who have higher Body skill than the Sim working out can be a personal trainer.

Fearless Flyin’ 4000 Treadmill
The treadmill is a new type of workout equipment that comes with University, but it essentially functions the same as the other exercise equipment.

Corner Pocket Pool Table
The pool table is a new object introduced in University. Sims can play alone or with other Sims, up to 3. The pool table comes with a new hidden Pool skill, which determines who wins. Playing pool provides Fun, and if playing with others, also gives Social. Sims can also perform trick shots; how well they are performed depends on the Sim's Pool skill. Sims can hustle each other for money, but winning has a negative impact on the Sims' relationship.