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Campfire

Sims having a bonfire party in The Sims 3: University Life.

Campfires are recreational objects shipped with The Sims: House Party, The Sims: Vacation, The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat, The Sims 4: Little Campers Kit, The Sims 4: Horse Ranch, The Sims 4: Riviera Retreat Kit, and The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits. Bonfires are much larger than campfires, and included in The Sims 2: University, The Sims 3: University Life, and The Sims 4.

The Sims 3 and some of its expansions also include fire pits, which are functionally the same as campfires.

The Sims

The Sims: House Party introduces a campfire, which is carried forward into The Sims: Vacation. Sims can sit around the campfire, roast marshmallows, sing campfire songs, and tell stories to other Sims. When a Sim tells a story to other Sims, a ghost named Green Beard the Ghost may come for a visit and scare the Sims around the campfire. Sims can sing three campfire songs: "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain", "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" and "On Top of Old Smoky"; although with Simlish lyrics.

KampRite Instant Campfire

KampRite Instant Campfire
Game	The Sims: House Party
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§482
Object type(s)	Comfort
	Fun
Size	1x1

Since the dawn of time, Sims have entertained each other around tribal campfires by telling stories and singing songs. But miracles in litho-pyro technology have made actually building a campfire a thing of the past! So whether you want to tell scary stories, gaze lazily into space or just roast some marshmallows, you can't go wrong with an instant campfire from KampRite!

Comfort: 2
Fun: 2

The Sims 2

The Sims 2: University introduces a stack of wood that can be lit to start a bonfire. The Sims 2: Bon Voyage introduces a campfire similar to that in The Sims: House Party and The Sims: Vacation. Both campfires can be lit, and Sims can roast marshmallows over both fires. Sims cannot tell stories around the Bon Voyage campfire, and Sims cannot warm their hands on the University bonfire. The University bonfire can also only be lit once, and will have to be replaced after it burns out.

Bonfire

Stack-O-Flames Bonfire

Stack-O-Flames Bonfire
Game	The Sims 2: University
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§245
Object type(s)	Environment
	Fun
Size	3x3
Number of uses	1

Why waste time piling valuable items into a stack and lighting them afire? The folks at Flaming Doom Inc. realize that this is a long, arduous task to undertake when all you really want is the instant gratification of a towering inferno! This carefully constructed mound of flammable items has been pre-soaked in patented QuikFlame formula to enhance your fiery delight, so simply strike a match and enjoy!

Environment: 10

Campfire

Logs of Burning

Logs of Burning
Game	The Sims 2: Bon Voyage
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§245
Object type(s)	Comfort
	Fun
	Environment
Size	5x5

Come sit by the Logs of Burning and relax in the warming glow with a slowly roasting marshmallow on a stick. Hang out with your friends and talk long into the night about anything and everything that pops to mind. The Logs of Burning - the center of every campground!

The Sims 3

Fire pit

Up to six dining chairs can be placed around a fire pit, though cheap ones will automatically spawn if there are none when Sims use it. Sims can poke the fire, warm themselves or roast marshmallows while sitting near it. Fire pits take up a 1x1 area of space.

Sims (except Plumbots) are also able to roast non-marshmallow items from their inventories to eat. Eligible items include, but are not necessarily limited to, fruits, vegetables (including pumpkins), fish, raw meat, cheese, tofu, egg, all mushrooms, honey, beeswax, and kelp. On its release, The Sims 3: Pets allowed roasting horse fertilizer, though this was quickly patched out in Patch 29 two weeks later.

In addition to the notes below, all fire pits have "Fun: 4" and are marked as "Group Activity".

List of fire pits

Image	Name	Cost	Description	Notes	EP
	Portable Fire Pit	§295	Enjoy the warmth and beauty of an outdoor bonfire, just don't get too close! Comes with several cheap chairs that can be easily upgraded, thrown away, or burned!	Hunger: 2 Portable	&BG
	Community Fire Pit	§0	Get to know your neighbors around this fire pit!	Only available on community lots, as it's listed under "Community Objects". Also available in World Editor → Landmarks. Hunger: 2	&EP01
	PebbleStone Fire Pit	§800	Made from highly polished pebbles handpicked by children on beach holidays with their families. When the family suitcases threaten to incur overweight charges, the buckets of pebbles get left behind. This opportunistic, award-winning recycled product is now available to those who can afford it. Manufactured in all major beach resort towns.	Hunger: 2 Portable	&SP01
	Blaze by Bleys	§375	Add a touch of sophisticated ambience to your next garden soirée with this modern take on the classic fire pit design. The brilliant glass inner layer reflects heat and adds a splash of color to this stunning creation. Your guests will be delighted as you roast appetizers over the open flame, proving that this piece is not only beautiful, but functional too.	Hunger: 3 Portable	&SP03
	Patio Pyre	§375	Backyard snacks are fun thanks to the open flame roast and toast capabilities of the Patio Pyre! Constructed to be wind and rust resistant, the stylish casing is designed to keep flames burning bright deep into the night.	Hunger: 3 Portable
	Incinerating Firepit	§550	Obtain your own self-contained fire starter with this Incinerating Firepit by It's a Blaze Co. Its stone base and open frame provides maximum illumination and an efficient energy conversion ratio. You will definitely want to place this in the center of any living space or outdoor area. Marshmallows not included.	Hunger: 2 Environment: 2 Portable	&EP05
	Simply Stylish Tub o' Fire	§305	Heat. Light. Flame. Why would you put something so pure and beautiful as fire in anything less than a pure and beautiful fire pit? This chrome-plated hemisphere with cast iron supports will hold ample coals to give any fire a long and happy life. Sleek. Sophisticated. Simply Stylish!	Hunger: 2 Environment: 1 Portable	&EP06
	Vanity Bonfire	§310	Even the islands can get cold at night. Nothing beats gathering around your own personal bonfire with family and friends. A warm fire with warm company - that's island living.	Hunger: 2 Portable	&EP10
	Flameo Firepit	§330	Designed by Philip Hotman, the Flameo Firepit gives fire something its been missing: a little class. With Flameo, you can finally contain those chaotic jumping flames within a cool, sleek, white exterior. By all means, stay warm - just stay cool while you do it. Flameo, by Hotman.	Hunger: 2 Portable	&EP10
	Survivor's Fire Pit	§250	Putting aside the modern luxuries, a firepit is the perfect tool for roasting foraged foods.	Hunger: 2 Portable	&EP10 (Limited Edition)
	Vulcan's Cauldron Fire Pit by Hill Gulch Furnishings	§415	Perfect for barbeques and other outdoor celebrations, this no-frills fire pit casts warmth and light across your garden. Snuggle up with family members for hot drinks and ghost stories!	Hunger: 2 Environment: 1 Portable	&EP11
	Heart of Fire Pit	§395	Eclectic furniture for the wayward traveler! Let your Sims' dreams of wanderlust come to life at home with these pieces that are sure to inspire even the most dedicated nomad to settle down. Build a home that speaks to your Sim's free spirit with the Drifter's Desire set!	Hunger: 2 Portable	&Store
	Pow Wow Firepit	§320	Whether your Sims are getting ready to act out the first Thanksgiving or are just looking for some southwest style, this set will put you in the mood for the harvest! Live like a chieftain with these Native American styled furniture, decorations, and outfits!	Hunger: 2 Portable	&Store

Bonfire

Rip-Roaring Bonfire
A summer evening classic, this bonfire is the perfect social catalyst. When carefully maintained, it'll keep your Sims extra toasty warm and well entertained. Enjoy a bonfire tonight!
Game	The Sims 3: University Life
Buyability	Buy Mode
Price in game	§325
Object type(s)	Fun (4)
	Hunger
	Environment
	Inventory
	Moodlet
Size	6x6

The large bonfire introduced in University Life does not need chairs, and none will spawn when Sims use it. Sims can watch or poke the fire, add wood, or throw a test tube into it.

All interactions raise a Sim's level in the Jock social group, except for "Throw Test Tube" that instead raise the Nerd level.

The Sim does not need to have test tubes in their inventories in order to "Throw Test Tube". Selecting the interaction without one will have the Sim throw a blue-fluid tube, whose outcomes include small fireworks, a green smoke that instantly drops Hygiene to 0, a blue smoke cloud, or nothing at all.

The Sims 4

Campfire

Campfires first return in Outdoor Retreat. A campfire can have up to eight single seats and children or older can use it for various activities. Only teens and older can light up a campfire and toddlers cannot interact with them in any way, with the only exception being listening to group stories. Campfires take up a 2x2 area of space.

Lit up campfires will eventually go out on their own, but Sims can add logs every now and then to keep the fire going. Children and older can also manually extinguish it. Sims can roast five kinds of food with a campfire: marshmallows, hot dogs, veggie dogs, beetles and fish. The first three do not require anything and are available at all times, while beetles and fish require at least one of their kind within a Sim's inventory. Sims can also play with campfires and burn many amounts of Simoleons, though nearby Sims may react to it negatively. Sims who have reached level three in the guitar skill can play a guitar and sing songs around a campfire.

At a campfire, a Sim can start telling a group story of a fairy tale or an adventure, in which they can invite nearby Sims to listen. After 7 PM Sims can also tell a spooky ghost story, which may summon a ghost to the lot. Group stories can end either positively or negatively. A good story ends with the storyteller and listening Sims becoming either happy, playful, energized or inspired, while a bad story may end up in the storyteller becoming embarrassed. The player can also buy the "Great Storyteller" trait from the aspiration rewards store for 500 satisfaction points. Sims with this trait are more successful at telling bigger and better stories.

With The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits installed, Sims can also add cooking surface to the campfire, it can be used to cook Campfire Chili, Campfire Frog Hot Pot, or Getaway Goulash.

List of campfires

Image	Name	Cost	Description	Notes	Pack
	Rocks of Fire	§450	This traditional rock ring will keep your fire contained during your trip to the great outdoors.	Fun: 5 Functional Off-the-Grid + Cooking skill	&GP01
	Roast'em and Toast'em Campfire	§475	This traditional campfire pit will keep your fire contained during your trip to the great outdoors.	Fun: 5 Functional Off-the-Grid + Cooking skill	&GP01
	Cozy Backyard Firepit	§350	Roast marshmallows and stay warm with this sturdy and safe firepit. Perfect for your backyard!	Fun: 5 Functional Off-the-Grid + Cooking skill	&KP12
	Rustic Fire Pit	§350	Those Nectar people keep calling this a "rustic fire pit" because "campfire" is apparently too plain for them. Either way, it offers light, warmth, and that smell of burning wood everyone's come to expect no matter what it's called.	Fun: 5 Functional Off-the-Grid + Cooking skill	&EP14
	Bronze Firepit	§500	This Bronze Firepit literally elevates fire to a new level. Modeled on classical designs from antiquity, these were once used to heat the homes of merchants and nobility alike. Perfect for roasting marshmallows.	Fun: 5 Functional Off-the-Grid + Cooking skill	&KP30
	Campfire of Clarity	§480	Shine a light of clarity that cuts cleanly through the obscure darkness of night! Even the warm embers of its aftermath can guide the way for those who come after. This campfire can serve as the monolith of beauty at the center of a child's beloved camp memory. Or, it could be the picturesque, luminous centerpiece of a romantic night out for a couple seeking to rekindle their flame, so to speak.	Fun: 5 Functional Off-the-Grid + Cooking skill	&EP20

Bonfire

Bonfires were added to the base game in Patch 170. Get Together, Island Living, and Werewolves add more bonfire designs. Only teens and older can light and extinguish a bonfire. Bonfires take up a 5x5 area of space.

Sims can hang out near the bonfire, dance, play with it, and periodically add fuel to keep the fire going. The color of the flames can be changed. If a Sim has a nearby lover on the lot, they can cozy up with them near the bonfire. Teen and older Sims have the option of performing a fire dance. Sims dancing unsuccessfully may burn themselves accidentally, getting a +1 uncomfortable “Burned arm” moodlet. The dance is more likely to be successful if the Sim is feeling confident, and nearby Sims will watch them. Certain items can also be dropped into the bonfire which will change its color such as spoiled food, toys, and drink cups and give nearby Sims a moodlet.

List of bonfires

Image	Name	Cost	Description	Notes	Pack
	Fieldstone Bonfire Pit	§125	Made from real stones gathered from a real field a long time ago. Don't ask when, it's not polite! Just ask it a very specific pop culture question that'll secretly give away how old it is.	This object has no listed attributes.	&BG
	The Gift of Fire	§95	Prometheus endured over 1000 years of suffering just so you could hear the satisfying pop of a pine cone thrown into a bonfire. Fire then is not given, but a gift. Yes, even that burn from getting too close to the fire, a generous gift from the skies.	Fun: 2 Functional Off-the-Grid Eco Footprint Industrial: 9	&EP02
	Billowing Bonfire	§150	When you dance by this bonfire, make sure to get really into it so that onlookers believe you're inciting ancient resurrection rituals. Reassure them that your necromancy list only includes dinosaurs and dodos—docile creatures. What could go wrong?	Fun: 2 Functional Off-the-Grid Eco Footprint Industrial: 9	&EP02
	Good Ole Fashioned Bonfire	§600	Tired of dragging your microwave out to the beach every time you want to cook marshmallows and sing songs with your friends? Is disconnecting your oven and wheeling it out of your kitchen each time you want to cook outside getting you down? The latest in fire technology: a good ole fashioned bonfire! Surrounded with smoldering hot lava coals, this piping hot pile of flames is just the thing for a fun night of star gazing or a delightful day of hot dog roasting.	Fun: 5 Functional Off-the-Grid Eco Footprint Industrial: 9	&EP07
	Junk-Filled Bonfire	§125	Honestly, I wouldn't inhale the fumes. It's probably not safe.	Fun: 2 Functional Off-the-Grid Eco Footprint Industrial: 9	&GP12