Prank

Pranks are an interaction, first introduced in The Sims 2: University, where one Sim uses physical humor to amuse— or annoy — another Sim, or an interaction involving objects. Pranks are set to be re-introduced, although 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.


 * Ventrilo-Fart - The prankster will fart and blame it on the victim, causing major humuliation 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

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
Pranks were not included in The Sims 3 base game, but are set to be added in The Sims 3: Generations. A game trailer shows a number of pranks, including a Sim lighting off a "stink bomb" in a library.