

Overflowing Toilet - The prankster will purposely clog the toilet to make it overflow when flushed.The pop-up in question contains a close-up, moving image of Bigfoot from The Sims 2: Bon Voyage accompanied by loud growling. Scary Computer - The prankster will program a scary pop-up (similar to that of an internet "Screamer") on the victim's computer that lasts for a few seconds before reverting back to the original desktop.Exploding Sink - The prankster will rig the target sink to squirt all over Sims who try to use them.Hair Dye in Shower - The prankster will rig the target shower to briefly dye their victim's hair a lurid color.


Children and teens caught pranking will get grounded by their parents. Sims will get a negative moodlet if they fall victim to a prank, unless they have a good sense of humor. Children can plant booby traps, and teenagers can also prank neighbors and their school. Domestic and misdemeanor pranks are punished by scolding or timeouts school pranks are punished by detention and neighborhood delinquent behavior are punished by police involvement. Sims can be punished if they are caught preparing a prank, depending on the severity of the prank. An early game trailer showed a number of pranks, including a Sim letting off a "stink bomb" in a library. The Sims 3: Generations adds a prank system for teenagers. Which will scare the Prankster, and this could cause the Prankster's Bladder Motive to decrease Sharply, and if it is low enough, cause them to pee themselves. If this prank is done to the Temple of Jumbok IV, lava will start pouring out of the fountain. Other Sims on the lot will go over to look at the suds, and may either laugh or watch disapprovingly, depending on their personality. Soap in fountain prank - The prankster will take out a box of soap and pour some into the fountain, which will cause bubbles to form.All Sims in the room will react negatively to the sprinklers, and a watery mess will be left behind.

Fire sprinkler prank - The prankster will take out a lighter and put it under a sprinkler, causing it to go off.These pranks will attract the attention of other Sims on the lot, but will not affect their relationship with the prankster. There are also pranks which involve objects. Therefore, it is best not to do pranks on other sims you have a low relationship with unless you intend on making enemies. The same goes for acquaintances-the higher the relationship, the higher the chance of a positive effect. When a Sim's enemy pulls a prank on them, it will have a negative effect on their relationship. For example, if a Sim's good friend pulls a prank on them, the outcome will have a positive effect on their relationship. Pranks can have a positive or negative effect on two Sims' relationships, depending on how high it is. The PlantSim will blow a cloud of pollen into the victim's face. Pollen Cloud - This prank is unique to PlantSims.The Sim will generate static electricity from the rugs and then shock the victim. The prankster must be standing on a rug first before the option will appear. Static Charge - Requires a rug, and can only be done by kids.Water Balloon - The prankster distracts the victim, and then quickly whips a water balloon at their head.Joy Buzzer - The prankster will shake hands with the victim, and "electrocute" them with a joy buzzer.Ventrilo-Fart - The prankster will break wind and blame it on the victim, causing humiliation.Sims with low playful and nice scores may boo the prankster. Playful Sims will laugh and nice Sims will watch worriedly. While the prank is taking place, other Sims in the room will gather around to watch it. PlantSims have a special prank of their own. With the addition of rugs in The Sims 2: Nightlife, children can do a static charge prank. The Sims 2: University introduced three new pranks that Sims can pull on each other.
