Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing well 💛

I’m really excited to finally share the first release of my Twister Game Mod for The Sims 4.

This mod honestly started as a small fun project, but once I started working on it, it became way bigger than I originally planned. The more I worked on the animations and gameplay systems, the more I realized how many different directions Twister could go depending on the Sims involved, their relationships, and the type of game being played.

And honestly… animating Twister was way harder than I expected.

Because the Sims are constantly crossing over each other, leaning, stretching, competing for space, and changing positions, so getting everything to look natural took a lot of work. like Capturing the actual “Twister vibe” in a limited amount of animation frames was also surprisingly difficult, especially since Twister is such a social and unpredictable game.

Sadly, one of the biggest planned features had to be removed, which was the Group Twister version with more than two Sims. I spent a long time trying to make it work, but the animation syncing became way too janky once multiple Sims started interacting together, and honestly it became the biggest reason for the delay.

This first release focuses heavily on the social side of Twister. Depending on the interaction you choose, the game can become friendly, competitive, romantic, awkward… or extremely messy

How to Play: Getting Started

To start playing, simply buy the Twister mat from Build/Buy mode and place it anywhere on your lot.

You can also buy the Twister Box, which allows you to store the Twister mat once you're done playing with it, so you won't need a room just for Twister, and I think this addition has made the mod more realistic and easier to use

The mat itself also functions similarly to the in-game yoga mat, meaning Sims can place it directly into their inventory and carry it around with them. You can even drag and reposition the mat freely in Live Mode whenever you want, making it easier to quickly move it around the lot without constantly going back into Build/Buy mode.

The mat requires at least two Sims to function and supports multiple interaction styles depending on the type of game you want your Sims to play together.

Once you click on the mat, the available Twister interactions will appear. There are currently five different game modes,

Since some of the animations can get very close, and physically awkward, I wanted Sims to at least know each other enough first before jumping into certain positions

So all the interactions will require specific relationship conditions before Sims can play them together.

For example:

• Intimate Twister requires at least 30 Romance and the First Kiss

• All the other Twister interactions requires at least 30 Friendship

Also, because Twister animations involve a lot of large movements (like sometimes Sims can fall outside the mat), so the rug needs a decent amount of open space around it. So when placing the object, try to avoid tight corners or crowded rooms to help prevent clipping issues during gameplay.

Casual Twister Game

This is the standard Twister experience.

Sims take turns following the moves while building friendship and increasing their fun/Social need together. The interaction is designed to feel playful, relaxed, and slightly chaotic, similar to a casual game night with friends or family.

The animations I created aren’t super competitive or overly strict with the actual Twister rules. I decided to go with a much more casual, playful, and chaotic approach instead. So while playing, you may notice Sims trying to “win” in other ways too, like tickling the other Sim, squeezing them, distracting them, or making them lose balance

I really wanted the mod to feel more funny and socially chaotic rather than serious or sport-like, So while some rules were slightly adjusted or exaggerated during the animation design process, it was mainly done to support that more playful and dynamic gameplay style.

However, because Twister can also sometimes become awkward or unexpectedly flirty, attracted Sims may occasionally begin making romantic advances during the game, depending on their mood, attraction, and relationship status.

When this happens, an in-game notification will appear to let you know that things between the Sims are starting to become more romantic.

Unlike the dedicated Flirty Twister interaction, these romantic moments happen naturally and work similarly to normal, autonomous flirty interactions in The Sims.

The other Sim you’re playing with may start making romantic advances toward your Sim during the game, basically flirting with them while playing Twister. This will only happen if they’re attracted to your Sim and are currently in a Flirty mood or emotion.

Whether the advances succeed or fail depends on:

• Attraction and Compatibility

• Relationship level and existing romance

• Personality and Sims Mood

If the Sims are compatible and attracted to each other, they are more likely to accept the advances and continue building romance naturally during the game.

If they are not interested, uncomfortable, or incompatible, they may reject the advances instead, which can create awkward tension between them.

I also added extra conditions for Sims who are already in serious relationships because the default cheating system in The Sims sometimes feels too loose for this kind of gameplay.

For example:

• Loyal Sims and Sims with Soulmates will always reject romantic advances from other Sims

• Other Sims will react more naturally based on their traits, attraction, mood, and relationship situation

Repeated rejection can eventually:

• Create negative moodlets between the Sims

• Lower relationship and make it harder to build it with them

• Trigger negative sentiments like Put Off by Unwanted Advances

This can leave Sims uncomfortable around each other for a while afterward, especially if the advances continue repeatedly during the game.

I also wanted players to have full control over how dramatic these situations can become, so the mod includes several behavior settings that let you customize how Sims react to flirty moments during gameplay.

You can:

• Disable flirty advances entirely

• Allow Sims to react autonomously

• Force Sims to always accept

• Force Sims to always reject

• Restrict romantic advances to partners only

So depending on your settings, Casual Twister can stay fully wholesome and playfull… or slowly become complete relationship chaos.

More on the behavior setting later, or at the end of the post,

Flirty Twister Game

This interaction is the player-controlled version of the flirty advances that can happen during Casual Twister.

Instead of waiting for another Sim to begin flirting naturally during the game, this mode allows you to directly push the interaction into a more romantic direction from the start.

So while Casual Twister allows your active Sim to only receive romantic advances from the other Sim, Flirty Twister allows your Sim to actively initiate them instead.

While playing, your Sim will continuously attempt romantic advances toward the other Sim throughout the game, basically functioning like an extended in-game flirty interaction mixed into the Twister gameplay

And just like the flirty advances that can happen during Casual Twister, the same reactions, outcomes, sentiments, relationship consequences, and romantic progression systems can happen here as well depending on how the other Sim reacts during the interaction.

I also wanted the interaction to feel reactive for surrounding Sims, especially romantic partners who witness what’s happening during the game.

Depending on the outcome:

• Jealous Sims may also react negatively to their partner simply playing Casual Twister with other Sims, even if no romantic advances actually happen during the game.

• Partners may feel uncomfortable watching repeated flirting

• Seeing a Sim reject advances can create mixed or relieved feelings

• Watching a partner accept or entertain those romantic advances from another Sim may create jealousy, tension, or negative moodlets

These reactions can become even stronger if the flirting continues repeatedly during the interaction.

These relationship reactions can also happen during Casual Twister,

So while Flirty Twister can become playful and romantic very quickly, it can also create relationship drama just as fast

I didn’t flag accepted advances as direct cheating by default. However, Sims who willingly accept romantic advances during Twister may become more open to future romantic behavior and are more likely to engage in cheating-related situations

I completely forgot to include any screenshots of a Sim accepting the romantic advance, here’s an example:

The flirty interactions are designed more like passive “hitting on” moments rather than instantly romantic interactions. I tried to keep them feeling more natural and realistic,

Like in the clip above, the girl is accepting the advance, so she allows him to keep getting closer during the game. If she rejected him instead, she would push him away, create distance, or stop that round.

Intimate Twister Game

This interaction is designed more for couples and established romantic relationships.

Unlike Flirty Twister, which focuses more on romantic advances and player-driven flirting, Intimate Twister is meant to feel more intimate and romantic.

The gameplay works similarly to Casual Twister, with Sims taking turns during the game, but the animations and overall mood are much more romantic and physically affectionate.

This interaction:

• Builds Romantic Relationship

• Increases Social and Fun needs

• Increase the romantic satisfaction level

• Encourages romantic autonomy afterward

Because some of the animations become much more intimate, this interaction requires at least 30 Romance and the First Kiss before Sims can play it together.

There is also a chance for special romantic buffs, like Heated Game, to appear after playing. After receiving the first romantic buff, Sims can later receive the stronger Heated Game buff during future interactions.

This buff is much stronger and allows Sims to:

• Become more flirty and Build Romance faster

• Have more successful romantic interactions

• Decay needs slightly slower

I also wanted the buff to work well as part of a full date experience, making it easier to continue the romantic mood after the game ends.

So while this interaction is still technically a Twister game, it’s designed to feel more like a playful romantic moment between two Sims rather than an actual competition.

Drinking Twister Game

This is the chaotic party version of Twister

Unlike the slower turn-based modes, Drinking Twister is much faster and more active. Both Sims compete for positions at the same time instead of waiting for turns, making the interaction feel much more, unpredictable, and competitive.

Unlike the other Games, this interaction includes:

• A scoring system

• A winner and loser outcome

• Special winner/loser buffs

During each round, the Sim who loses or falls has to drink.

The game continues until one Sim completely finishes their cup. The Sim who finishes their drink first becomes the loser, while the Sim who still has drink remaining is declared the winner.

Winning and losing both have their own moodlets and reactions, helping the interaction feel more connected to the rest of the Twister system.

I also wanted the different game modes to affect each other naturally instead of feeling isolated.

For example, Sims who lose Drinking Twister may later receive buffs that make them more confident, reckless, or emotionally open during future Twister interactions.

This means a Sim who just lost Drinking Twister will become more likely to:

• Make romantic advances during Casual Twister (of course, if they are attracted to the other sim)

• Increase the chances for them to accept flirty interactions

• Create awkward or messy social situations afterward

• Increase romantic and friendship relationship building

So while this interaction is mostly designed as a fun party game, it can still indirectly create drama and relationship chaos depending on what happens next.

Competitive Twister Game

This is the more gameplay-focused version of Twister, like the drinking Twister

Unlike the slower social modes, Competitive Twister is designed around winning, scoring, and fast-paced gameplay. Both Sims compete for positions at the same time instead of taking turns, making the interaction feel much more active and Competitive

The interaction works similarly to Drinking Twister, with both Sims competing simultaneously instead of taking turns, but without the drinking side effects or romance-related gameplay systems. This mode does not trigger flirty reactions, romantic advances, or relationship drama.

This interaction includes:

• A full scoring system

• Winner and loser outcomes

• Competitive moodlets

• Best-of-five matches

Each round awards points depending on which Sim successfully keeps their position while the other Sim fails, falls, or loses balance.

The match is played through a best-of-five system, with the Sim who reaches the winning score first being declared the final winner.

I wanted this interaction to feel more like a proper mini-game compared to the more relationship-focused Twister modes.

So while Casual and Intimate Twister focus more on social storytelling, romantic tension, and relationship moments, Competitive Twister is mainly about challenging another Sim, winning rounds, and trying to beat them.

Twister Game Behavior Settings

One of the biggest things I wanted with this mod was player control.

Since some players may want chaotic romantic drama while others may want fully platonic gameplay, the mod includes several behavior settings that let you customize how Sims behave during Twister.

You can find the new Twister Behavior Settings pie menu by Shift-clicking on a Sim.

Each setting includes its own tooltip explaining exactly how the option behaves in-game, so you can quickly understand what each setting does without needing to come back here or reread the full post.

Available Debug Settings

These settings apply specifically to the Sim you are currently clicking on, allowing you to control how that Sim reacts to romantic situations during Twister gameplay.

By default, Sims use:

• Allow Flirty Advances

• Reaction: Decide Autonomously

This means Sims will normally react based on their attraction, personality, mood, relationship status, and compatibility with the other Sim.

• Allow Flirty Advances:
  Other Sims are allowed to make romantic advances toward this Sim during Twister.

• Block Flirty Advances:
  Prevents other Sims from attempting romantic advances toward this Sim during Twister.

• Reaction: Always Accept:
  This Sim will always accept romantic advances made during Twister.

• Reaction: Always Reject:
  This Sim will always reject romantic advances made during Twister.

• Reaction: Always Reject Non-Partners:
  This Sim will automatically reject romantic advances from Sims who are not their romantic partner.

• Reaction: Decide Autonomously:
  This Sim reacts naturally based on traits, mood, attraction, and relationship status.

• Encourage Flirty Attention:
  Greatly increases the chance that other Sims will attempt romantic advances toward this Sim during Twister.

Important Notes:

While it’s honestly sad that the biggest part of the mod, the group gameplay system, didn’t make it into this release after getting extremely close to working multiple times… the mod still ended up becoming way bigger than I originally planned

The mod ended up having close to 50 different animations across all the game modes, and around 350 animation clips overall after all the mirrored and reworked versions for both sides.

A huge amount of work went into constantly adjusting and reworking animations so the gameplay could feel more random, dynamic, and less repetitive while playing.

To put that into perspective, smaller or mid-sized Sims expansions and game packs usually have somewhere around 200 to 600 animation clips

There’s also so much variation between interactions, outcomes, reactions, and gameplay situations that it might actually take you a while before seeing everything the mod has to offer.

The downside of that is, if you end up really liking a specific animation, there’s a good chance it might take you a while to see it again because of how many animation variations there are and how randomly they appear during gameplay

But in future updates, I’m planning to add more settings and controls to make it easier to replay specific animation types and somewhat reduce that problem.

I also already have planned updates for Flirty Twister and Intimate Twister, including progression systems where the animations slowly become bolder and more intimate the longer the interaction continues.

And as always, I’m completely open to ideas and suggestions

Download:

Twister Mod | Gameplay Mod (YouTube)