A massage is a kind of relaxation Sims can receive, which is generally from a massage table. Sims can give or receive a massage to another Sim if the massage table is present on the lot.
The Sims: Superstar[]
| Impruv U Pettegrew Massage Table | |
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| Relax and rejuvenate with the Impruv U Pettegrew Massage Table. Not unlike a blue, padded, magic-carpet drifting into the clouds of wonderland, the 2-inch thick luxury massage mat, with patented tension-absorbing-weave, will float away the stress of a hectic day. Your home spa is complete with the Impruv U Pettegrew Massage Table and a phone call to a massage professional. You deserve it! | |
| Game | The Sims: Superstar |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §236 |
| Object type(s) | Comfort |
| Size | 1x2 |
Massages can be obtained at the Impruv U Pettegrew Massage Table introduced in The Sims: Superstar. The massage table can be purchased on both residential and community lots. If placed on a community lot, it will automatically spawn a masseuse; otherwise, the Sim must pick up the phone and hire one. On a residential lot, all massages are free (although hiring the masseuse is not), and Sims can choose from a Normal, Rough, or Energy massage. On community lots, Sims can choose from a Normal, Rough, or Chi massage, each of which costs §135. Receiving a massage will boost a Sim's comfort motives.
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage[]
| Soft'n'Tender Massage Table | |
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| There comes a time in all our lives where all we want to do is lie face down on a padded table and feel the firm hands of a professional masseuse on our skin. The Soft'n'Tender Massage Table makes such moments possible, providing a soft, plushy surface to plop down upon and convenient head-hole to stick heads into. One visit to the Soft'n'Tender Massage Table and you'll never be the same again. | |
| Game | The Sims 2: Bon Voyage |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §750 |
| Object type(s) | Comfort |
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| Size | 1x3 |
Massage is a feature in The Sims 2: Bon Voyage. It is one of the main attractions in each vacation destination. By default, all Sims know the Swedish Massage. Each vacation destination has its own unique massage, which Sims can receive for §100 or learn for §500 from the masseuse. Learning a massage will enable Sims to give it to other Sims, and get a vacation memento. They cannot, however, teach it to other Sims. The massages are Deep Tissue Massage from Three Lakes, Acupressure Massage from Takemizu Village, and Hot Stone Massage from Twikkii Island.
Massages are given via the Soft'n'Tender Massage Table. Only an adult or elder can give or receive a massage.[1] If there are more than two adults or elders on a lot, clicking on the massage table will allow the selected Sim to give a massage to a specified Sim, or ask another Sim to give them a massage.
Receiving a massage replenishes a Sim's comfort, energy, and fun motives, as well as social which also builds relationship with the giver. Different types of massage have different effects; i.e. Acupressure Massage gives the most energy, while Swedish Massage gives the most comfort. Below is the list of massage effects:
| Massage | Comfort | Energy | Fun | Learned from |
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| Acupressure | 1 | 4 | 1 | Takemizu Village |
| Deep Tissue | 2 | 2 | 2 | Three Lakes |
| Hot Stone | 2 | 1 | 3 | Twikkii Island |
| Swedish | 4 | 1 | 1 | - |
With Open for Business, Sims can sell massages to customers in a business. Customers won't autonomously buy a massage though, so they have to be offered one.
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The Sims 3[]
In The Sims 3, Sims can receive a massage as a romantic interaction, from the spa rabbit hole, from their butler,[TS3:LN] from certain upgraded resort buildings,[TS3:IP] or from the massage premium content.[Store] Receiving any of these massages can get rid of the "Sore" moodlet, as well as the wish to get a massage.
Spa / Resort[]
From the spa, Sims can purchase Shiatsu Massage (§50), Swedish Massage (§250), or Deep Tissue (§500). Getting these massages will give Sim "Relaxed" moodlet for 12 hours with +25, +50, or +75 mood depending on the massage.
Infinite Zen Massage Table[]
| Infinite Zen Massage Table | |
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| Feeling overworked? Sore or tired? Or just wanting to get loosened up so you can spend a few more hours at the gym? Then the Infinite Zen Massage Table is the perfect way to find Nirvana. Your Sims will be on pins and needles during Acupunture, they will feel the heat with a Hot Stone Massage, or they may get steamy with a Romantic Massage - the choice is yours! | |
| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §550 |
| Object type(s) | Comfort |
| Moodlet | |
| Size | 3x3 |
The Infinite Zen Massage Table is available from The Sims 3 Store both as a standalone item for 468 SimPoints, and as a pack-in with Sunlit Tides Gold Edition. It has 5 types of massages. Unlike Bon Voyage, the massage table from the store doesn't have a masseuse NPC, so Sims must ask from or offer massage to anyone.[2] Using the massage table is free from charge, but the table itself costs §550.
The types of massages from the massage table are the following:
- Swedish Massage - "Relaxed" moodlet
- Deep Tissue Massage - "Loose and Limber" moodlet
- Acupuncture Massage - "Finding Nirvana" or "Pinched Nerve" moodlet
- Hot Stone Massage - "Pebble Prepped" or "Hot Stones" moodlet
- Romantic Massage - "High Fertility" moodlet
Moodlets[]
| Icon | Name | Effect | Cause | Description | Notes | EP |
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Relaxed | +25, +50, +75 Mood 12 Hours
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Day Spa, Massage Table | Sims love the rhythmic pounding of well-trained hands on the overly tense muscles of the body. So relaxing! | Select "Massage" at the Day Spa menu. The more you pay, the higher the mood boost. Eliminates "Sore" moodlet. Gained from a Swedish massage from the massage table for +50. |  |
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Loose and Limber | +20 Mood 12 Hours
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Massage Table | Massage a little to the left...a little higher...right there! Ahhhhhh! | From Deep Tissue massage | |
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Finding Nirvana | +20 Mood 4 Hours
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Massage Table | (Sim Name) is now happy that many years ago, someone decided to poke needles in their back to see what happened. | From Acupuncture massage | |
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Pinched Nerve | -25 Mood 4 Hours
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Massage Table | Apparently the acupuncture pressure points chart needs an update! | From Acupuncture massage | |
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Pebble Prepped | +20 Mood 4 Hours
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Massage Table | Smooth. Warm. Relaxing. That is a combination that (Sim Name) could get used to! | From Hot Stone massage | |
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Hot Stones | -20 Mood 4 Hours
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Massage Table | That felt more like hot coals than hot stones! | From Hot Stone massage | |
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High Fertility | +20 Mood 24 Hours
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Infinite Zen Massage Table | There was just something magical about that Romantic Massage. (Sim Name)'s fertility has increased. | From Romantic massage to female Sim. During this moodlet trying for Baby will result in twins or triplets. | |
The Sims 3: Into the Future[]
A Body Massage.
If a Plumbot has the Mood Adjuster trait chip, a Sim can "Instruct Plumbot to…", and then choose either Body Massage or Shoulder Massage.
Shoulder Massage is exactly that, whereas Body Massage involves the Plumbot holding and rapidly shaking the target Sim in mid-air. Either choice will increase the relationship a bit, but neither choice gives any of the above moodlets. Body Massage will usually give the shaken Sim the "Shaken, not Stirred" +10 moodlet for 3 hours.
If a Plumbot has both the Mood Adjuster and Sinister Circuits trait chips at the same time, Body Massage will shake the target Sim hard enough to make the Sim fall on the ground, causing their relationship score to plummet. Shoulder Massage continues to work as normal.
Sharper Sim Foot Massage Chair[]
| Sharper Sim Foot Massage Chair | |
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| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §1,200 |
| Object type(s) | Comfort |
| Moodlet | |
| Fun | |
| Size | 2x1 |
Available as a standalone item for 188 SimPoints. The chair can do:
- Deluxe Foot Massage (Gives the Relaxed moodlet for 12 hours, and improves the Fun motive considerably.)
- Quick Foot Massage (Gives the Soulpeace moodlet for 8 hours, and improves the Fun motive a bit.)
It is considered an electric item and can thus be sabotaged by Technophobes. Although the Store page's banner shows a Sim falling asleep in the chair, the chair has no Nap interactions.
Other[]
A designated trait called "Good at Massages" is known to have been worked on during the base game's development, but was eventually cut before release, likely being incorporated into Flirty (trait).
The Sims 4: Spa Day[]
With The Sims 4 Spa Day, Sims can receive massages at a massage chair or table. As Sims build their wellness skill, they gain the ability to perform certain massages at home. Different massages will result in different moodlets.
Massages[]
| Massage | Cost | Emotion | Wellness Skill |
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| Foot | §40 | Happy | 2 |
| Hand | §40 | Happy | 2 |
| Swedish | §120 | Happy | 2 |
| Lavender Aromatherapy | §140 | Focused | 3 |
| Lotus Blossom Aromatherapy | §140 | Confident | 3 |
| Mint & Rosemary Aromatherapy | §140 | Energized | 3 |
| Ylang Ylang Aromatherapy | §140 | Inspired | 3 |
| Deep Tissue | §180 | Happy | 5 |
| Sports | §230 | Energized | 6 |
| Stone | §300 | Happy | 8 |
| Fertility | §380 | Happy | 9 |
Moodlets[]
| Icon | Name | Effect | Cause | Description | Notes | EP |
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Relaxing Massage | +1 Happy 12 hours |
Swedish Massage | No stress, no mess, no fuss, no worry. Such as relaxing rub. |  | |
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Hot and Happy | +1 Happy 24 hours |
Stone Massage | The warmth of the stones, smoothed from thousands of years of erosion pleases the body. | | |
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Prepped for Fitness | +1 Energized 12 hours |
Sports Massage | Muscles have been massaged perfectly into place and are now ready to work! | | |
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Fertility Boost | +1 Happy 12 hours |
Fertility Massage | The blood is boiling from vitality and procreative energy! | | |
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Deeply Relaxed | +1 Happy 24 hours |
Deep Tissue Massage | Ooooooo. Soothed fully into submission. A cliff face of relaxation emanates from your person. | | |
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Focusing Aroma | +1 Focused 12 hours |
Aromatherapy Massage | Lavender focuses the mind like few other aromas. | | |
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Confident Aroma | +1 Confident 12 hours |
Aromatherapy Massage | The mere scent of Lotus fills the nasal passages and mind with confidence. | | |
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Energizing Aroma | +1 Energized 12 hours |
Aromatherapy Massage | Hints of mint and aromatic rosemary has energetically moved from the nasal cavity to the muscles! | | |
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Inspirational Aroma | +1 Inspired 12 hours |
Aromatherapy Massage | Inspirational Ylang Ylang aromas bear the scent of creativity. | | |
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Handtabulous Massage | +3 Happy 12 hours |
Hand Massage | Palm, digits, knuckles - they're all feeling good! | | |
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Soleful Rub | +3 Happy 12 hours |
Foot Massage | <Sim name>'s soles haven't felt that good in a while. | | |
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Uncomfortable Massage | +1 Uncomfortable 3 hours |
Who is this person? Where have these hands been? A massage was a misguided idea. | | ||
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Worst. Massage. Ever. | +1 Uncomfortable 3 hours |
Things may be worse now after the mishandling of that misguided masseuse! | |
Massage Chair[]
Relaxed Chair by Happy Hands and Feet Co.[]
| Relaxed Chair by Happy Hands and Feet Co. | |
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| You will want to save up for this gem. Feel the ultra plush feather cushion, so many per square inch! Have a seat and see what happens next. | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Spa Day |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §435 |
| Size | 2x3 |
Comfort: 5
Relax-N-Go Chair by Happy Hands and Feet Co.[]
| Relax-N-Go Chair by Happy Hands and Feet Co. | |
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| You will want to save up for this gem. Feel the ultra plush feather cushion, so many per square inch! Have a seat and see what happens next. | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Spa Day |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §435 |
| Size | 2x3 |
Comfort: 5
Portable
Relaxo Deluxe Chair by Happy Hands and Feet Co.[]
| Relaxo Deluxe Chair by Happy Hands and Feet Co. | |
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| You will want to save up for this gem. Feel the ultra plush feather cushion, so many per square inch! Have a seat and see what happens next. | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Spa Day |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §485 |
| Size | 2x3 |
Comfort: 5
Massage Table[]
The Relaxer by AmIZenYet[]
| The Relaxer by AmIZenYet | |
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| When your back hurts after a long day, there's nothing like a good massage to rub the ache out of those muscles, Kay down on The Relaxer and let a masseuse knead it all out. | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Spa Day |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §875 |
| Size | 1x3 |
Stress Relief: 9
Discomfort Relief: 9
Relax Away by AmIZenYet[]
| Relax Away by AmIZenYet | |
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| When your back hurts after a long day, there's nothing like a good massage to rub the ache out of those muscles, Kay down on The Relaxer and let a masseuse knead it all out. | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Spa Day |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §875 |
| Size | 1x3 |
Stress Relief: 9
Discomfort Relief: 9
Portable
Relax and Rewind by AmIZenYet[]
| Relax and Rewind by AmIZenYet | |
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| When your back hurts after a long day, there's nothing like a good massage to rub the ache out of those muscles, Kay down on The Relaxer and let a masseuse knead it all out. | |
| Game | The Sims 4: Spa Day |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §1,000 |
| Size | 1x3 |
Stress Relief: 9
Discomfort Relief: 9