@Yautjagirl in TS3, there was a genie lamp just like in TS1&2 but you also had the option to use one of your wishes to “Free the Genie” which would make them playable.
Playable genies couldn’t grant wishes, but they did have some abilities, such as
“Ensorcel Sim” which let you temporarily take control of someone not in your household.
“Banish Sim” they’d just vanish for a bit
“Make house spotless and shiny” this would instantly clean everything in the house and add a sparkle effect.
“Summon food”
“Magically clean Sim”
They weren’t nearly as useful when freed, but ensorcel was fun.
