Whims have replaced wishes in The Sims 4. Each Sim can have up to three whims at one time. As Sims complete whims, they earn Satisfaction Points that can be spent on potions and traits. Whims also help guide Sims to develop their skills and careers. Be sure to check out which whims are available to your Sims and complete them as possible.
Whims are a great guide in case you are not sure what your Sims should do next. Plus you want to earn as many Satisfaction Points as possible so you can spend them on your Sims.
There are more than 450 whims in the game. Not all are available to all Sims at all times. Some are based on careers, traits, or skills. Therefore, the whims below have been organized as to how they are available.
General Whims
These whims are available to all Sims. Some, such as the buy whims, only appear if you do not already have that object.
General Whims
| Name | Satisfaction Points |
|---|---|
| Be Mean to Someone | 25 |
| Buy a Chair | 25 |
| Call Someone | 25 |
| Chat with Someone | 25 |
| Clean Something | 25 |
| Flirt with Someone | 25 |
| Have a Drink | 25 |
| Play an Instrument | 25 |
| Read a Book | 25 |
| Tell a Joke | 25 |
| Tell a Story | 25 |
| Watch TV | 25 |
| Buy a Bed | 50 |
| Buy a Computer | 50 |
| Buy a Fridge | 50 |
| Buy a Shower | 50 |
| Buy a Toilet | 50 |
| Buy a Tub | 50 |
| Buy a TV | 50 |
| Buy an Oven | 50 |
| Eat an Outstanding Meal | 50 |
| Get into a Fight | 50 |
| Get into the Confident Emotion | 50 |
| Get into the Energized Emotion | 50 |
| Get into the Flirty Emotion | 50 |
| Get into the Focused Emotion | 50 |
| Get into the Happy Emotion | 50 |
| Get into the Inspired Emotion | 50 |
| Get into the Playful Emotion | 50 |
| Hug Someone | 50 |
| Join a New Career | 50 |
| Make a New Friend | 50 |
| Make an Enemy | 50 |
| Meet Someone New | 50 |
| Ask Someone to Go Steady | 75 |
| Kiss Someone | 75 |
| Level up Bartending Skill | 75 |
| Level up Charisma Skill | 75 |
| Level up Comedy Skill | 75 |
| Level up Cooking Skill | 75 |
| Level up Fitness Skill | 75 |
| Level up Gardening Skill | 75 |
| Level up Guitar Skill | 75 |
| Level up Handiness Skill | 75 |
| Level up Logic Skill | 75 |
| Level up Mischief Skill | 75 |
| Level up Painting Skill | 75 |
| Level up Piano Skill | 75 |
| Level up Programming Skill | 75 |
| Level up Rocket Science Skill | 75 |
| Level up Video Games Skill | 75 |
| Level up Violin Skill | 75 |
| Level up Writing Skill | 75 |
| Buy Something Worth More Than §500 | 100 |
| Get a Promotion | 100 |
| WooHoo with Someone | 100 |
Career Whims
These whims are only available if your Sim is currently in the specific career.
Career Whims
| Career | Name | Satisfaction Points |
|---|---|---|
| Astronaut | Talk about Space | 10 |
| Astronaut | Identify a Constellation | 25 |
| Astronaut | Buy a Rocket | 50 |
| Astronaut | Track a Satellite | 50 |
| Criminal | Pickpocket Someone | 25 |
| Criminal | Threaten Someone | 25 |
| Culinary | Watch a Culinary Training Video | 25 |
| Culinary | Write a Barguide | 100 |
| Culinary | Write a Cookbook | 100 |
| Entertainer | Perform an Imitation | 25 |
| Entertainer | Try out Comedy Material | 25 |
| Entertainer | Write a Jingle | 50 |
| Secret Agent | Do Intelligence Research | 10 |
| Secret Agent | Investigate Someone | 25 |
| Secret Agent | Perform a Background Check on Someone | 25 |
| Secret Agent | Perform the Secret Handshake | 50 |
| Secret Agent | Browse Intelligence | 10 |
| Tech Guru | Livestream a Game | 50 |
| Tech Guru | Make <x> Fans Livestreaming | 100 |
| Tech Guru | Make <x> Simoleons Livestreaming | 100 |
| Writer | Interview Someone | 25 |
| Writer | Rummage for Information | 25 |
| Writer | Write an Article about Someone | 50 |
Skill Whims
Your Sims must have specific skills to access these whims.
Skill Whims
| Skill | Name | Satisfaction Points |
|---|---|---|
| Bartending | Talk About Drink Making | 10 |
| Bartending | Mix a Bridgeport | 25 |
| Bartending | Mix Dim and Gusty | 25 |
| Bartending | Mix a Drink | 25 |
| Bartending | Mix Salty Llama | 25 |
| Bartending | Mix a Tart and Tonic | 25 |
| Bartending | Mix a Wrench | 25 |
| Bartending | Practice Bar Tricks | 25 |
| Bartending | Share Bar Secrets | 25 |
| Bartending | Mix Granny Smash | 50 |
| Bartending | Mix Metropolitan | 50 |
| Bartending | Mix an Outstanding Drink | 50 |
| Bartending | Mix Sour Punch | 50 |
| Bartending | Mix Sea Splash | 50 |
| Bartending | Mix Silent Film | 50 |
| Bartending | Mix Sunset Valley | 50 |
| Bartending | Mix 3 Drinks | 50 |
| Charisma | Compliment Someone | 10 |
| Charisma | Donate to Charity | 25 |
| Charisma | Make 10 Online Followers | 25 |
| Charisma | Practice Speaking | 25 |
| Charisma | Use a Social Network | 25 |
| Charisma | Watch Romance Channel | 25 |
| Charisma | Flatter Someone | 25 |
| Charisma | Practice Speaking for 4 Hours | 50 |
| Charisma | Make 50 Online Followers | 75 |
| Comedy | Tell Jokes at the Microphone | 10 |
| Comedy | Tell a Successful Joke | 10 |
| Comedy | Compose a Comedy Routine | 25 |
| Comedy | Perform a Comedy Routine | 25 |
| Comedy | Practice a Comedy Routine | 25 |
| Comedy | Refine a Comedy Routine | 25 |
| Comedy | Watch Comedy on TV | 25 |
| Comedy | Write Jokes | 25 |
| Comedy | Buy a Microphone Stand | 50 |
| Comedy | Compose a Long Comedy Routine | 50 |
| Comedy | Compose a Medium Comedy Routine | 50 |
| Comedy | Earn 100 Simoleons Performing Comedy | 50 |
| Comedy | Write Jokes for 4 Hours | 50 |
| Comedy | Improvise a Comedy Routine | 75 |
| Cooking | Talk about Cooking | 10 |
| Cooking | Prepare Butternut Gnocchi | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare a Caprese Salad | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare Chicken Saltimbocca | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare Chili | 25 |
| Cooking | Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare French Toast | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare Garlic Noodles | 25 |
| Cooking | Cook a Large Gourmet Meal | 25 |
| Cooking | Cook a Meal | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare an Omelet | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare Pancakes | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare Pasta Primavera | 25 |
| Cooking | Prepare Spaghetti | 25 |
| Cooking | Garnish a Dish | 25 |
| Cooking | Watching Cooking Show | 25 |
| Cooking | Give Someone Cooking Tips | 25 |
| Cooking | Bake Apple Pie | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Baked Alaska | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Simcity Cheesecake | 50 |
| Cooking | Cook a Gourmet Meal | 50 |
| Cooking | Cook a Large Meal | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Herb Crusted Salmon | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Lobster Thermidor | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Lobster Tortellini | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare a Monte Cristo Sandwich | 50 |
| Cooking | Cook an Outstanding Gourmet Meal | 50 |
| Cooking | Cook an Outstanding Meal | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare a Rack of Lamb | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Roast Chicken | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Spinach Frittata | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Chicken Stirfry | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare Trout Meuniere | 50 |
| Cooking | Prepare a Tuna Casserole | 50 |
| Fitness | Discuss Workout Techniques | 10 |
| Fitness | Drink a Protein Shake | 25 |
| Fitness | Research Workout Tips | 25 |
| Fitness | Use a Punching Bag | 25 |
| Fitness | Use a Treadmill | 25 |
| Fitness | Use a Workout Machine | 25 |
| Fitness | Discuss Workout Techniques at Gym | 25 |
| Fitness | Buy a Punching Bag | 50 |
| Fitness | Buy a Treadmill | 50 |
| Fitness | Buy a Workout Machine | 50 |
| Fitness | Make a Protein Shake | 50 |
| Fitness | Have a Good Workout | 50 |
| Fitness | Use the Punching Bag at the Gym | 50 |
| Fitness | Use the Treadmill at the Gym | 50 |
| Fitness | Use the Workout Machine at the Gym | 50 |
| Fitness | Workout Until Tired | 75 |
| Fitness | Use the Punching Bag for 4 Hours | 75 |
| Fitness | Use the Treadmill for 4 Hours | 75 |
| Fitness | Use the Workout Machine for 4 Hours | 75 |
| Fitness | Workout While Energized | 75 |
| Fitness | Mentor Someone in Fitness | 75 |
| Gardening | Water a Plant | 10 |
| Gardening | Talk about Plants | 10 |
| Gardening | Fertilize a Plant | 25 |
| Gardening | Harvest a Plant | 25 |
| Gardening | Plant a Bush | 25 |
| Gardening | Plant Flowers | 25 |
| Gardening | Plant a Tree | 25 |
| Gardening | Spray a Plant | 25 |
| Gardening | Talk to a Plant | 25 |
| Gardening | Trim Bonsai Tree | 25 |
| Gardening | Weed a Plant | 25 |
| Gardening | Buy a Bonsai Tree | 50 |
| Gardening | Feed a Cowplant | 50 |
| Gardening | Revive a Dead Plant | 50 |
| Gardening | Mentor Someone in Gardening | 50 |
| Gardening | Graft Plants | 75 |
| Guitar | Play the Guitar | 10 |
| Guitar | Discuss Guitar Playing | 10 |
| Guitar | Play Ballad on the Guitar | 25 |
| Guitar | Play Blues Music on the Guitar | 25 |
| Guitar | Play County Music on the Guitar | 25 |
| Guitar | Play the Guitar for Tips | 25 |
| Guitar | Play Rock Music on the Guitar | 25 |
| Guitar | Buy a Guitar | 50 |
| Guitar | Write a Guitar Song | 50 |
| Guitar | License a Guitar Song | 50 |
| Guitar | Play Avant Garde Music on the Guitar | 50 |
| Guitar | Play Classical Music on the Guitar | 50 |
| Guitar | Play the Guitar for <x> in Tips | 50 |
| Guitar | Jam on the Guitar | 50 |
| Guitar | Play Jazz Music on the Guitar | 50 |
| Guitar | Play Latin Music on the Guitar | 50 |
| Guitar | Serenade Someone on a Guitar | 50 |
| Guitar | Sell a Guitar Song | 50 |
| Guitar | Sell or License <x> in Guitar Songs | 75 |
| Guitar | Mentor Someone on Guitar | 75 |
| Guitar | Write a Guitar Song | 100 |
| Handiness | Craft a Sculpture | 25 |
| Handiness | Practice Woodworking | 25 |
| Handiness | Repair an Object | 25 |
| Handiness | Salvage Parts | 25 |
| Handiness | Buy a Woodworking Bench | 50 |
| Handiness | Craft a Chair | 50 |
| Handiness | Craft an End Table | 50 |
| Handiness | Craft a Piece of Furniture | 50 |
| Handiness | Give an Object an Advanced Upgrade | 50 |
| Handiness | Upgrade an Object | 50 |
| Handiness | Craft a Tub | 75 |
| Handiness | Repair 3 Objects | 75 |
| Handiness | Mentor Someone in Handiness | 75 |
| Handiness | Craft an Instrument | 100 |
| Handiness | Craft a Toilet | 100 |
| Logic | Discuss Logic | 10 |
| Logic | Buy a Game Table | 25 |
| Logic | Buy a Chessboard | 25 |
| Logic | Analyze a Microscope Sample | 25 |
| Logic | Play Card Game | 25 |
| Logic | Play Chess | 25 |
| Logic | Stargaze | 25 |
| Logic | Take Samples for Microscope | 25 |
| Logic | Buy a Microscope | 50 |
| Logic | Buy an Observatory | 50 |
| Logic | Play Card Games for 4 Hours | 50 |
| Logic | Play Chess for 4 Hours | 50 |
| Logic | Search for the Truth | 50 |
| Logic | Observe a Chess Game | 50 |
| Logic | Win Card Game | 50 |
| Logic | Win Chess Game | 50 |
| Mischief | Be Mischievous | 10 |
| Mischief | Buy a Voodoo Doll | 25 |
| Mischief | Make a Prank Call | 25 |
| Mischief | Kick a Trash Can | 25 |
| Mischief | Send a Chain Letter | 25 |
| Mischief | Spy on Neighbors | 25 |
| Mischief | Troll Web Forums | 25 |
| Mischief | Use a Voodoo Doll | 25 |
| Mischief | Prank Someone with a Noxious Cloud | 25 |
| Mischief | Scare Someone | 25 |
| Mischief | Play Hooky | 50 |
| Mischief | Prank an Object | 50 |
| Mischief | Prank Someone with a Hand Buzzer | 50 |
| Mischief | Prank Someone with an Air Horn | 75 |
| Painting | Discuss Color Theory | 10 |
| Painting | Finish a Painting | 25 |
| Painting | Paint a Classical Painting | 25 |
| Painting | Paint a Pop Art Painting | 25 |
| Painting | Paint on Easel | 25 |
| Painting | Sell a Painting | 25 |
| Painting | Create an Outstanding Painting | 50 |
| Painting | Paint an Abstract Painting | 50 |
| Painting | Paint a Large Painting | 50 |
| Painting | Paint a Realistic Painting | 50 |
| Painting | Sell a Painting for More Than <x> | 50 |
| Painting | Paint a Masterpiece | 75 |
| Painting | Paint an Impressionist Painting | 75 |
| Painting | Paint a Surreal Painting | 75 |
| Painting | Mentor Someone in Painting | 75 |
| Painting | Sell 3 Paintings | 100 |
| Piano | Play the Piano | 10 |
| Piano | Discuss Piano Music | 10 |
| Piano | Play Blues Music on the Piano | 25 |
| Piano | Play Folk Music on the Piano | 25 |
| Piano | Play the Piano for Tips | 25 |
| Piano | Play Postpop Music on the Piano | 25 |
| Piano | Play Romantic Music on the Piano | 25 |
| Piano | Serenade Someone on a Piano | 25 |
| Piano | Buy a Piano | 50 |
| Piano | Write a Piano Song | 50 |
| Piano | License a Piano Song | 50 |
| Piano | Play Avant Garde Music on the Piano | 50 |
| Piano | Play Classical Music on the Piano | 50 |
| Piano | Play a Piano Concerto | 50 |
| Piano | Play the Piano for <x> in Tips | 50 |
| Piano | Play Latin Tango Music on the Piano | 50 |
| Piano | Play Ragtime Music on the Piano | 50 |
| Piano | Sell a Piano Song | 50 |
| Piano | Sell or License <x> in Piano Songs | 75 |
| Piano | Mentor Someone on Piano | 75 |
| Piano | Write a Piano Song | 100 |
| Programming | Practice Coding | 10 |
| Programming | Try to Hack Something | 25 |
| Programming | Play a Modded Game | 25 |
| Programming | Start a New Mobile App | 25 |
| Programming | Create a Computer Virus | 50 |
| Programming | Create a Game Mod | 50 |
| Programming | Create a Plug-in | 50 |
| Programming | Hack School Grades | 50 |
| Programming | Hack Something Successfully | 50 |
| Programming | Practice Coding for <x> Hours | 50 |
| Programming | Earn <x> Simoleons Programming | 50 |
| Programming | Start Making a Computer Game | 50 |
| Programming | Complete a Freelance Programming Job | 75 |
| Programming | Complete a Mobile App | 75 |
| Programming | Sell <x> Mobile Apps | 75 |
| Programming | Complete a Mobile App | 100 |
| Rocket Science | Go on a Rocketship Mission | 25 |
| Rocket Science | Join the Astronaut Career | 50 |
| Rocket Science | End a Rocket Mission Safely | 50 |
| Rocket Science | Upgrade Rocket with Fuel Tank | 50 |
| Rocket Science | Upgrade Rocket with Ramscoop | 50 |
| Rocket Science | Upgrade Rocket with Stablizers | 50 |
| Rocket Science | Upgrade Rocket with Thrusters | 50 |
| Rocket Science | Work on Rocket for 5 Hours | 50 |
| Rocket Science | Workout In Space | 50 |
| Rocket Science | Upgrade Rocket with Landing Computer | 75 |
| Rocket Science | Zero-G WooHoo | 75 |
| Rocket Science | Upgrade Rocket with Defense System | 100 |
| Video Games | Play a Computer Game | 10 |
| Video Games | Play Video Games | 10 |
| Video Games | Enter a Gaming Tournament | 25 |
| Video Games | Play “Final Abyss” | 25 |
| Video Games | Play “Maria Sisters” | 25 |
| Video Games | Play “Refuge” | 25 |
| Video Games | Play “Road Rival Alpha” | 25 |
| Video Games | Play “Sims Forever” | 25 |
| Video Games | Play a Motion Game | 25 |
| Video Games | Play a Tablet Game | 25 |
| Video Games | Research Gaming Strategy | 25 |
| Video Games | Buy a Motion Gaming Rig | 50 |
| Video Games | Buy a New PC | 50 |
| Video Games | Place in a Gaming Tournament | 50 |
| Video Games | Play “Hillock II” | 50 |
| Video Games | Play Video Games for 5 Hours | 50 |
| Video Games | Watch a Gaming Livestream | 50 |
| Video Games | Earn <x> from Gaming Tournaments | 100 |
| Video Games | Win a Gaming Tournament | 100 |
| Violin | Play the Violin | 10 |
| Violin | Discuss Violin Music | 10 |
| Violin | Play County Music on the Violin | 25 |
| Violin | Play the Violin for Tips | 25 |
| Violin | Play Rock Music on the Violin | 25 |
| Violin | Play Romantic Music on the Violin | 25 |
| Violin | Serenade Someone on a Violin | 25 |
| Violin | Play Simple Classical Music on the Violin | 25 |
| Violin | Buy a Violin | 50 |
| Violin | Write a Violin Song | 50 |
| Violin | License a Violin Song | 50 |
| Violin | Play Advanced Classical Music on the Violin | 50 |
| Violin | Play Avant Garde Music on the Violin | 50 |
| Violin | Play a Violin Concerto | 50 |
| Violin | Play Eastern Music on the Violin | 50 |
| Violin | Play the Violin for <x> in Tips | 50 |
| Violin | Play Jazz Music on the Violin | 50 |
| Violin | Sell a Violin Song | 50 |
| Violin | Bring Someone to Tears with the Violin | 50 |
| Violin | Sell or License <x> in Violin Songs | 75 |
| Violin | Mentor Someone on Violin | 75 |
| Violin | Write a Violin Song | 100 |
| Writing | Practice Writing | 10 |
| Writing | Discuss Writing | 10 |
| Writing | Practice Writing | 25 |
| Writing | Write a Children’s Book | 25 |
| Writing | Write a Short Story Book | 25 |
| Writing | Publish a Book | 25 |
| Writing | Start Writing a New Book | 25 |
| Writing | Write a Non-Fiction Book | 50 |
| Writing | Write a Poetry Book | 50 |
| Writing | Write an Outstanding Book | 50 |
| Writing | Make <x> Publishing Books | 50 |
| Writing | Mentor Someone in Writing | 50 |
| Writing | Write a Fantasy Book | 75 |
| Writing | Write a Romance Book | 75 |
| Writing | Write a Sci-Fi Book | 75 |
| Writing | Write a Screenplay | 75 |
| Writing | Write a Bestseller | 100 |
| Writing | Write a Biography | 100 |
| Writing | Write a Self-Help Book | 100 |
| Writing | Publish Three Books | 100 |
Trait Whims
Only Sims with these specific traits have access to these whims.
Trait Whims
| Trait | Name | Satisfaction Points |
|---|---|---|
| Art Lover | Talk About Art | 10 |
| Art Lover | Admire Art | 25 |
| Bookworm | Analyze a Book | 25 |
| Bro | Bro Hug Someone | 10 |
| Bro | Watch Sports on TV | 25 |
| Committment Issues | Break off Current Relationship | 100 |
| Creative | Share Creative Ideas | 25 |
| Foodie | Eat an Outstanding Meal | 25 |
| Genius | Share Ideas | 10 |
| Gloomy | Sigh at Someone | 10 |
| Hates Children | Be Mean to a Child | 10 |
| Lazy | Laze Around | 10 |
| Lazy | Take a Nap | 25 |
| Loner | Be Alone | 25 |
| Loves Outdoors | Do Something Outside | 10 |
| Loves Outdoors | Enthuse about Nature | 10 |
| Materialistic | Brag about Possessions | 10 |
| Materialistic | Admire Possessions | 25 |
| Music Lover | Discuss Favorite Band | 10 |
| Music Lover | Listen Deeply to Music | 25 |
| Neat | Clean the House | 50 |
| Never Nude | Discuss Cut-off Shorts | 10 |
| Perfectionist | Make Something Outstanding | 50 |
| Snob | Critique Something | 25 |
Children Whims
Only Children Sims with these specific traits have access to these whims.
Children Whims
| Trait | Name | Satisfaction Points |
|---|---|---|
| Creative | Play on the Pirate Ship | 10 |
| Creative | Play with the Dollhouse | 10 |
| Creative | Play with Toybox Toys | 10 |
| Creative | Tell a Silly Joke | 10 |
| Creative | Draw Something at the Activity Table | 25 |
| Creative | Write a Dollhouse Story | 25 |
| Creative | Finish Creative Writing Homework | 25 |
| Creative | Play Pirate Captain | 25 |
| Creative | Work on Creative Writing | 25 |
| Creative | Tell Make Believe Story | 25 |
| Creative | Level up Creativity Skill | 25 |
| Mental | Play Arithmetic Game | 10 |
| Mental | Play on the Space Ship | 10 |
| Mental | Talk About Fractions | 10 |
| Mental | Craft a Science Potion | 25 |
| Mental | Finish Math Homework | 25 |
| Mental | Play Space Captain | 25 |
| Mental | Do Research on Simpedia | 25 |
| Mental | Work on Math Homework | 25 |
| Mental | Attempt Mental Telepathy | 25 |
| Mental | Demonstrate Mental Skills | 25 |
| Mental | Level up Mental Skill | 25 |
| Motor | Play on the Monkey Bars | 10 |
| Motor | Play a Typing Game | 10 |
| Motor | Practice Typing | 10 |
| Motor | Ask for Typing Tips | 10 |
| Motor | Finish Activity Homework | 25 |
| Motor | Hang Out on the Monkey Bars | 25 |
| Motor | Play a Computer Game | 25 |
| Motor | Play a Motion Game | 25 |
| Motor | Work on Activity Homework | 25 |
| Motor | Level up Motor Skill | 25 |
| Social | Play with Emotion Doll | 10 |
| Social | Play with Giant Stuffed Animal | 10 |
| Social | Play with Teddy | 10 |
| Social | Recap the School Day | 10 |
| Social | Reference Pop Culture | 10 |
| Social | Finish Social Studies Homework | 25 |
| Social | Learn Idioms on the Computer | 25 |
| Social | Show off Emotion Doll | 25 |
| Social | Talk with Giant Stuffed Animal | 25 |
| Social | Watch SimTube | 25 |
| Social | Work on Social Studies Homework | 25 |
| Social | Impersonate Someone | 25 |
| Social | Level up Social Skill | 25 |