There are plenty of emotions you can play with in The Sims 4. One of them is Playful. This emotion occurs when Sims have a funny conversation or watch something funny.
Playful can evolve into Very playful and then quickly into Hysterical. The problem is that Sims that go into hysterics can quickly die from laughter.
Make sure to quickly calm your Sim down when they go into hysterics.
Rush to the next mirror, and make a straight face to calm down before death kicks in.
How do you make Sims playful in The Sims 4?
Get the Childish or Goofball traits
Your Sim will get playful more often if they have the Childish or Goofball traits. As a quick reminder, Sims that have the Childish trait become playing when they’re around children.
Sims with the Goofball trait randomly become playful without any external stimuli. They also like to play a lot of pranks on other Sims.
Watch funny videos
Children can get playful by watching kids’ shows or playing on Jungle Gym.
Adult Sims can watch the Comedy TV Channel and other funny videos to get into a Playful mood.
Tell jokes
If your Sim cracks a bunch of jokes, like 3 to 5 of them one after another, they’ll start to feel pretty playful.
And guess what? If they chill and watch another Sim telling loads of jokes, they’ll catch those playful vibes too!
Make silly faces in the mirror
If a Sim makes silly faces in the mirror, they’ll get a Playful moodlet.
This will make their jokes more effective and enable some unique playful interactions.
View Playful paintings
Viewing a Playful painting can positively influence a Sim’s mood, making them feel more playful.
Playful paintings are created by Sims who are in a playful mood while painting.
If the creator Sim has a high enough painting skill level, they can choose to Enable Emotional Aura on the painting.
When this aura is enabled, the painting emits a playful moodlet, influencing the emotions of all Sims in the same room.
Take a Bubble Bath
Taking a bubble bath not only improves a Sim’s hygiene, which is one of their basic needs, but it also affects their emotional state.
When a Sim takes a bubble bath, they receive a positive moodlet, which makes them feel Playful for a few hours.
Eat Gummy Bear Pancakes
Eating Gummy Bear pancakes will put a large smile on your Sim’s face. Simply click on the fridge or stove and select “Make Silly Gummy Bear Pancakes.”
You can also keep the pancakes in the fridge and make your Sim playful anytime by eating a plate.
Use the Foamy Slide interaction
If you have Backyard Stuff installed, add a Slip ‘n’ Slide on your lot and use the Foamy Slide interaction.
Once selected, your Sim will take a running start and slide down the Slip ‘n’ Slide amidst a burst of bubbles, having a fun and playful time.
This activity can make your Sim Playful and increase their Fun need, making it a good option when your Sim is feeling stressed or bored.
Empathize with flirty Sims (aliens only)
If your Sim is an alien, they can empathize with flirty Sims and become playful.
Wear Hysterical Tiger Hat or Star-Spangled Glasses
If you have the Deluxe Edition, wearing a Hysterical Tiger Hat or Star Spangled Glasses will put your Sims into a Playful mood.
Collect the Essence of Playfulness
Your Sim can collect emotional essences from cow plants, including the Essence of Playfulness.
However, you never know what essence you’ll get, it all depends on the mood of the Sim the cow plant ate.
Use a Voodoo doll
If another Sim uses a Voodoo doll on your Sim, they’ll get really playful.
Voodoo dolls are unique items that can be used to manipulate the emotions and actions of other Sims.
Eat Razzleberry
If you have Jungle Adventure installed, eat Razzleberry. Also, certain curses can also cause Playful moodlets.
Drink Sparkling Apple Juice
If a Sim drinks the Sparkling Apple Juice, they’ll become playful.
Conclusion
To get Sims to be playful, have them tell 3-5 jokes, make silly faces in the mirror, watch funny videos on SimTV, and view Playful paintings. Additionally, encourage your Sims to take a bubble bath, and eat Gummy Bear pancakes.
What’s your favorite method to make Sims playful? Let me know in the comments below.
Updated: June 2023.