Bored is an emotion in The Sims 4. It is generally obtained from interactions that make the Sim bored such as when performing the same interactions or conversations over and over, reading skill books below the Sim's level,[1] or watching TV channels that are not suited for one's traits or age group. Children and Teens can also get it when coming back from school.
Sims cannot die from boredom. This emotion can be removed by using an object in the household that increases the fun need, despite a low fun need giving Tense moodlets instead. Children and Teens can also feel bored after timeouts, although some may get the sad mood as well.
The Bored emotion does not have any further stages.
Interactions and Activities
Sims will only have a chance to use these interactions while bored.
Interactions
- Suggest fun activities
- Complain about boredom
- Discuss Bored Mood
Whims
- Find a Collectible
- Play chess
- Watch TV
- Play Computer Games
- Construct with Buildems Blocks Play Table[TS4:PH]
Supportive traits and lifestyles
- Snob Sims will be bored when watching lowbrow television
- Sims who hate children will be bored while reading a children's book
- Dance machine Sims will get bored if they haven't danced in a while [TS4:GT]
- Frequent Traveler Sims will get bored if they haven't gone on vacation recently [TS4:SE]
- Party animal Sims will get bored if they have not attended parties recently [TS4:HSY]
Object auras
No objects have the bored Object Aura as of the latest patch, game pack and expansion pack released.
However, the following objects have boredom-relieving aura:
- Celestial Crystal Crown with mounted Citrine
- Jewelry and gemstones crafted from Moonstone. Jewelry effects are only active when being worn, and gemstones only active when Sims are nearby them. [TS4:CCS]
Careers and Jobs
No careers benefit from the Sim being bored or have it as their ideal emotion.
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