Table of skills by game

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;Regular skills

Icon Skill Age EP
Cooking Teen and older &BG
Mechanical Toddler and older &BG
Charisma Toddler and older &BG
Body Child and older &BG
Logic Toddler and older &BG
Creativity Toddler and older &BG
Cleaning Child and older &BG
Life skills
Icon Skill Age EP
Anger management Child and older &EP08
Couples counseling Child and older &EP08
Fire prevention Child and older &EP08
Lifelong happiness Child and older &EP08
Parenting Teen and older &EP07
Physiology Child and older &EP08
Hidden skills
Skill Age EP
Chess Child and older &BG
Dancing Child and older &BG
Drafting &EP07
Meditation &BG
Painting Child and older &BG
Pool &EP01
Study Child and older &BG
Tai chi &EP06
Writing Child and older &BG
Yoga &BG

Icon Skill Age EP
Advanced technology Child and older &EP11
Alchemy Teen and older &EP07
Artisan Teen and older &Store
Athletic Teen and older &BG
Bass Teen and older &EP03
Bot building Teen and older &EP11
Charisma Teen and older &BG
Cooking Teen and older &BG
Dancing Child and older &Store
Drums Teen and older &EP03
Fishing Child and older &BG
Gambling Teen and older &Store
Gardening Teen and older &BG
Guitar Teen and older &BG
Handiness Teen and older &BG
Inventing Child and older &EP02
Laser rhythm-a-con Teen and older &EP11
Logic Child and older &BG
Martial arts Teen and older &EP01
Mixology Teen and older &EP03
Nectar making Teen and older &EP01
Painting Child and older &BG
Photography Child and older &EP01
Piano Teen and older &EP03
Riding Teen and older &EP05
Science Teen and older &EP09
Scuba diving Teen and older &EP10
Sculpting Teen and older &EP02
Social networking Teen and older &EP09
Street art Teen and older &EP09
Violin Teen and older &Store
Writing Child and older &BG
Pet skills
Icon Skill Description Species EP

Hunting Cat and dog &EP05
Jumping Horse only &EP05
Racing Horse only &EP05

;Regular skills

Icon Skill Description Age EP
Acting Teen and older &EP06
Archaeology Teen and older &GP06
Baking Teen and older &EP01
Bowling Teen and older &SP10
Charisma When in a conversation, Charisma skill can be your best friend. Whether making friends, romancing, or calming down strangers, the charismatic Sim knows how to proceed.

Charisma can be worked on in the mirror or in conversations with other Sims. Increasing this skill will unlock new Socials as well as new Social Media Interactions on the Computer.		 Teen and older &BG
Comedy As soon as one realizes that everything is a joke, being a comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

Comedy skill is useful when talking with other Sims and with the microphone stand. Increasing this skill will unlock new Joke Socials, Comedy Routines, and the ability to Improvise Routines on a Microphone.		 Teen and older &BG
Cooking Anyone can cook, but Sims who are epicurious will benefit from spending a little extra time and attention in the kitchen.

Cooking skill is built primarily by cooking with the fridge, stove, and counter. Increasing this skill will unlock new Cooking Tricks, Moodlets, and Recipes.		 Teen and older &BG
Cross-stitch Teen and older &EP03
Dancing Sims with this skill can never resist the urge to bust a move. They love to move and are always ready to hit the dance floor.

Dancing can be improved by shaking it on the dance floor, moving along to the music of a DJ booth or stereo, and even by practicing in a mirror. Improving the Dancing Skills unlocks new dance moves for your Sim to use.		 Teen and older &EP02
DJ mixing Teen and older &EP02
Entrepreneur Teen and older &EP12
Fabrication Teen and older &EP09
Fishing Most Sims with this skill aren't shy to admit that they're hooked on fishing. Others who say otherwise are just koi.

The fishing skill is improved via fishing, more fishing, and reading about fishing. Increasing this skill will unlock Fishing with Bait and Increases the likelihood of catching bigger and better fish.		 Teen and older &BG
Fitness While all Sims want to stay healthy, fitness-minded Sims frequently go above and beyond the call of duty to keep their bodies in tip-top shape.

Fitness can be worked on via the treadmill, weight bench, or punching bag. Increasing this skill will unlock new Workout Interactions and Socials.		 Teen and older &BG
Flower arranging Teen and older &EP05
Gardening How does your garden grow? It can bloom with flowers and fruits galore, but such an endeavor takes time and effort, and more than a bit of Gardening Skill.

Gardening Skill is built by working with plants, seeds, and planters. Increasing this skill will allow Sims to be more efficient when Gardening as well as unlock new Gardening Interactions and Socials.		 Teen and older &BG
Gourmet cooking Ready to take your culinary creations to new heights? The Gourmet Cooking skill can help deliver some fancy foods to your mouth and your guests.

Gourmet Cooking is developed through cooking gourmet foods on the fridge, stove, and countertop. Increasing this skill will unlock new Gourmet Cooking Tricks, Moodlets, and Recipes.		 Teen and older &BG
Guitar Teen and older &BG
Handiness Do it yourself! That's the motto of a handy Sim. Handy Sims aren't afraid to repair things when they break, can upgrade regular household objects, and may even dabble with a bit of woodworking.

Handiness is built by repairing and upgrading objects, or using the woodworking table. Increasing this skill unlocks new craftables on the Woodworking Table and improves Sims' ability to Repair and Upgrade objects.		 Teen and older &BG
Herbalism Teen and older &GP01
Juice fizzing Teen and older &EP09
Knitting Teen and older &SP17
Logic A practiced mind can be a wonderful thing, and Sims who focus on Logic want to hone their minds until they're sharper than a llamacorn's horn.

Logic is built on the chessboard, telescope, and microscope. Increasing this skill will unlock new Interactions on the Microscope, Observatory, and various Collectibles.		 Teen and older &BG
Media production Teen and older &EP06
Medium Teen and older &SP18
Mischief Mischief-oriented Sims tend to be sly devils, delighting at tricking, pranking, and otherwise mocking their fellow Sims. Life's a party, and a Mischief Sim is out to crash it.

Mischief is mainly tied to social interactions and the voodoo doll. Increasing this skill will unlock new Mischievous Socials on Sims as well as Mischievous Interactions on the Voodoo Doll, Computer and Phone.		 Teen and older &BG
Mixology Mixing drinks and making small talk seems easy enough, but the right proportions of juices and the right amount of chatter is a subtle skill.

Mixologists primarily use the bar. Increasing this skill will unlock the ability to make new Drinks, Bar Tricks, and Mixology Socials!		 Teen and older &BG
Painting Teen and older &BG
Pet training Teen and older &EP04
Parenting A skilled parent knows when to influence, when to encourage, and when to discipline children. They know the best way to clean a kid up and how to solve their needs.

Parenting skill is built by caring for children, talking to other parents, and researching on the computer. Increasing this skill will unlock new ways to parent children and solve their motives.		 Teen and older &GP05
Photography Teen and older &BG
Piano Teen and older &BG
Pipe organ Teen and older &GP04
Programming Almost like speaking a second language in today's world, programming is becoming more and more essential. Get ahead by learning to make machines do your bidding!

Programming is done on the computer. Increasing this skill will allow Sims to create Plugins, Games, Mods, and Mobile Phone Apps. Sims will also be able to Hack on the Computer!		 Teen and older &BG
Research & debate Research & Debate is all about learning information and then utilizing it—whether that be in a debate or through social influence.

This skill can be improved and used with the Research Archive Machine to Research varying topics, and the Mirror to Practice Debating.		 Teen and older &EP08
Robotics Teen and older &EP08
Rock climbing Teen and older &EP10
Rocket science Teen and older &BG
Selvadoradian culture Teen and older &GP06
Singing While any Sim can sing, can they sing well? Sims with the Singing Skill love to belt it, no matter where they are at.

Sims love to sing using the Karaoke Machine, but they can also sing using instruments or the Microphone. Skilled singers will unlock more songs, have the ability to Sing in Shower, and serenade other Sims. High skilled singers can write lyrics on instruments and even license lyrics to earn a few more Simoleons!		 Teen and older &EP03
Skiing Teen and older &EP10
Snowboarding Teen and older &EP10
Vampire lore Teen and older &GP04
Veterinarian Teen and older &EP04
Video gaming Being good at video games used to only be good for bragging rights against your siblings, but in this brave new world, video game prowess can actually make money and bring fame! What wacky times we live in.

Video Gaming SKill is improved via the computer, motion game system, and tablet. Increasing this skill will unlock new Video Gaming Socials as well as new Interactions on the Computer.		 Teen and older &BG
Violin Teen and older &BG
Wellness Teen and older &GP02
Writing Teen and older &BG
Child skills
Icon Skill Description Age EP
Creativity Using imagination is one of the hallmarks of childhood, and developing that imagination can pay big dividends in the future.

The Creativity skill can be developed on the activity table as a child sim and an easel as an adult. Increasing this skill will unlock new Activity Table Drawings, Dollhouse Interactions, and Socials!		 Child only &BG
Mental The minds of children may be physically smaller, but they are also less cluttered with junk, like fun facts about llamas or algebra. Kids that can hone their mental muscle early may find themselves more easily able to grasp more complex logic later in life.

Mental Skill is built on the science table and chessboard. Increasing this skill will unlock new Science Table Potions, Computer Interactions, and Socials!		 Child only &BG
Motor Motor Skill is essential for all children, but beyond simply enabling them to walk, run, and jump, Motor Skill can be focused on to build early muscles and prepare for a lifetime of fitness.

Motor Skill can be built on monkey bars and jungle gyms.		 Child only &BG
Social Learning to talk is the first step in every child's journey to becoming a social creature. For those children who decide to focus on Social Skill, friendships are sure to come easier to them throughout life.

Social Skill can be developed on the dollhouse and stuffed animal. Increasing this skill will unlock Sim.tv on the Computer, Doll Interactions, and Socials!		 Child only &BG
Toddler skills
Icon Skill Description Age EP
Communication Talking is a huge step for any Toddler.

Communication skill teaches Toddlers advanced socials. Improve it by talking with others, and studying advanced Flash Cards.		 Toddler only &BG
Imagination Toddlers with Imagination play in their own world.

Imagination skill teaches Toddlers to read and create fantastical worlds with their toys. Gain Imagination skill by playing with Toys and Dolls, listening to music, or looking at Toddler Books. 		Toddler only &BG
Movement Toddlers who focus on Movement really get around.

Movement skill helps Toddlers walk faster, run, climb stairs, and dance, dance, dance. Improve it by walking around, building with Nesting Blocks, dancing, or via Play wrestling with adults.		 Toddler only &BG
Potty Toilet training makes dirty diapers a thing of the past.

Potty skill teaches toddlers to use the Potty Chair. Improve it by having an adult Train the toddler.		 Toddler only &BG
Thinking Thinking Skill helps toddlers throw fewer tantrums and be more capable of taking care of themselves. It reduces defiance, and helps to solve needs. Thinking Skill is improved by being curious, or by playing with Flash Cards, Nesting Blocks, or the Tablet. Toddler only &BG

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