Prank

Pranks are an interaction where one Sim uses physical humor to amuse— or annoy — another Sim, or an interaction involving objects. They were first introduced under that name in The Sims 2: University, though some of the abilities Sims could gain from Crystal Clear Ability Rocks in The Sims: Makin' Magic are essentially pranks.

Pranks have been re-introduced,but are in a different form, in The Sims 3: Generations expansion pack.

The Sims 2
The Sims 2: University introduced 3 types of prank that one Sim can pull on another. With the new addition of rugs from The Sims 2: Nightlife, there's another prank. PlantSims have special prank.


 * Ventrilo-Fart - The prankster will break wind and blame it on the victim, causing major humiliation if in a public place.
 * Joy Buzzer - The prankster will shake hands with the victim, and electrocute them. This does not result in death, and is more or less harmless to the victim.
 * Water Balloon - Pretty straightforward, the prankster splashes a water balloon on the victim's head. A puddle will form under the victim
 * Static Charge - Requires rug, and only kids can use this. A kid will make static electricity from rugs and electrocute the victim. The electrocution is not deadly.
 * Pollen Cloud - This prank is specially used by PlantSims.

Pranks can have a positive or negative effect on two Sims' relationships, depending on how high it is. For example, if a Sim's good friend pulls a prank on them, the outcome will have a positive effect on their relationship. When a Sim's enemy pulls a prank on them, it will have a negative effect on their relationship. The same counts for acquaintances - the higher the relationship, the higher the chance of a positive effect.

There are also pranks which involve objects.


 * Fire sprinkler prank - The prankster will take out a lighter and put it under a sprinkler, causing it to go off


 * Soap in fountain prank - The prankster will take out a box of soap and shake some into the fountain, which will cause the fountain to have bubbles coming out of it.

The Sims 3
There are no pranks in The Sims 3 base game, however The Sims 3: Generations adds a pranks system for teenagers. An early game trailer showed a number of pranks, including a Sim lighting off a "stink bomb" in a library. Sims can be punished if they are caught preparing a prank. Only children and teens can pull pranks. Children can plant booby traps, and teenagers can also prank neighbors and their school. Sims will get a negative moodlet if they get pranked, unless they have a good sense of humor.

Booby Traps

 * Whoopie Cushion

Sims can rig chairs to make a farting sound.


 * Hair Dye in Shower

Sims can set the shower to briefly dye their victim's hair a lurid color.


 * Exploding Sink

Sims can rig sinks to squirt all over Sims who try to use them.


 * Scary Computer

Sims can program a scary pop-up (similar to that of an internet "Screamer") to the victim's computer.


 * Overflowing Toilet

Sims can purposely clog the toilet to make it overflow when flushed.

Neigborhood Pranks

 * Ding-Dong Ditch

Sims will ring a neighbor's doorbell then run away.


 * Egging

Sims will throw eggs at a neighbor's house.


 * Flaming Bag

Sims can leave a flaming bag filled with an unspecified mess (presumably Flamingo feces as this is used in TS2)on a neighbor's porch. When the neighbor sees the flaming bag, they will attempt to stomp out the flames causing them to get the mess on their shoes.


 * Stink Bomb

Using the chemistry set, Sims can set off stink bombs.


 * Prank calls

Teen Sims can make a prank call to random neighbors existing in their phonebook list.

School Pranks
Teenagers can also prank their school in a veriety of ways. Getting caught pranking the school will result in both a detention from the school, and a grounding from the teen's parents.
 * Flood the school
 * Toiletpaper the principal's office
 * Steal tests
 * Deface the mascot
 * Release frogs from the science classroom