25 Streiche, die Sie Ihrem Bruder spielen können (er wird es nie kommen sehen)

Having siblings, you know one thing: it creates love and laughter coupled with a lot of mischief. Pulling off pranks to play on your brother is almost a rite of passage, and when done right, it becomes something you and he can laugh about many years down the line.

However, before we get into it, there is one thing we should lay down. Pranks have to be safe, harmless, and, above all, funny, not cruel and damaging. None of your belongings are winding up in pieces or making him look bad in front of a crowd, and you always know when to stop. Pranking is supposed to be fun, not a source of headaches.

Ready? Whether they are traditional pranks or new-age ones, here are 25 epic and easy pranks to do at home to help you become the best prankster around.

Part I: The Classic & Harmless (Easy to Pull Off)

These brother pranks are traditional, timeless, and most importantly, simple to execute at home.

• The Salt-in-the-Sugar-Bowl Switch 

This classic is an effortless trick to pull off. In his morning tea or coffee, mix sugar with salt. The first taste will shock him, and you will find amusement as he ponders why his drink is so bad.

• Plastic Wrap on the Doorway 

Put a strip of clear plastic across a door at his level. When your brother strides in, he will come tumbling across the invisible boundary. The shock is wild but without ill intent, leaving him puzzled by your imagination.

• The Oreo-Toothpaste Filling 

Get yourself a pack of Oreos, and using a sharp object, transfer the cream out and put some white toothpaste there in its place. Casually serve them, and wait for him to bite. The minty shock will see him spit it right out, wondering how his favorite snack turned on him.

• Coins Taped to the Floor 

Tape coins to the floor in a place that he visits frequently. He will bow down to see if he can collect them, but he will fail miserably each time. The effort that he makes makes this prank ridiculously amusing.

Part II: Tech-Savvy Shenanigans (For the Digital Age)

In this digital era, there is no point in keeping your mischief out of the technological realm. These amazing pranks on siblings are apt when your brother is addicted to his gadgets.

• Change His Phone’s Autocorrect

Adjust his phone’s autocorrect feature to make the word “like” change from “yes” to “nope” or “no” to the word “maybe, baby.” This will make him frustrated.

• “Broken Screen” Wallpaper on His PC/Phone

Screenshot his cracked screen wallpaper and set it as his background. He’ll panic for a second before realizing the truth.

• Mystery Mouse

Plug in a Bluetooth mouse privately into his laptop. When typing or swiping through the internet, move the cursor randomly. 

• TV Language Switch 

Set the language on the TV or Netflix to something you cannot even spell, e.g. Icelandic or Thai. When he goes to watch his favorite show it will not make sense.

Part III: Foodie Fun (Messing with His Meals)

There is no faster way to get a reaction than messing with your brother’s food. These harmless pranks ensure laughter.

• Frozen Cereal Surprise 

Take some cereal and pour some milk on it, then freeze it overnight. Give it to him in the morning quite casually. He will stick his spoon in, and it will not move. Breakfast never was so unexpectedly frustrating and funny.

• The Caramel Onion

Put an onion on a skewer and dip it into caramel like an apple. After setting, serve as a sweet treat. The initial bite will leave him with the ultimate feeling of confusion and disgust.

• Jell-O Juice Glass 

Prepare his favorite juice and add gelatin to it instead of water. When it is ready, pour him that drink. He will shake the glass, but nothing will come out. The mortified look on his face really is the payoff here.

• Spicy Chocolate 

Take a piece of chocolate and add some of the hot sauce to one of the squares. Mix it with the ordinary ones and serve it in a subdued manner. He will be surprised at the change from the sweet cake to the spicy one.

Part IV: The Long Con (Pranks that Require Patience)

Some funny pranks for siblings require patience, but they can deliver massive payoffs.

• The Nicolas Cage Invasion

Start small: put one Nicolas Cage photo anywhere in his room. Add one new image a day—upon his lamp, inside his closet, under his desk. Gradually, Cage enters his room until he can perceive the insanity.

• Gift-Wrapped Room 

Cover everything in his room with colorful wrapping paper, including books and pillows, as well as his chair. Once he gets in, he will be overwhelmed by the merry confusion. Opening every item will be a challenge to him, as you giggle till tears fall down your eyes

• The Growing Plant 

Put a small artificial plant in his room. Secretly reverse it every week or two with one ever so slightly larger. Gradually, he will come to the belief that the plant is miraculously growing, and this will eventually confuse him big time.

Bonus Prank: The Mystery Messenger

Want to take pranking to the next level? Try something that does not require any preparations at home—a prank text message through an anonymous service.

Now, imagine your brother receives a random text that reads, “I know what you did,” or “The ducks are on their way.” Harmlessly vague and confusing, right?

The problem is, he’ll instantly recognize your number if you send it from your phone. This is where Streich-SMS becomes your ultimate secret weapon.

With PrankSMS, you can send anonymous prank texts that keep him guessing for hours. It’s safe, easy, and incredibly funny when paired with weird, harmless messages. Examples include:

• “I saw you eat the last cookie…”
• “Your socks are plotting against you.”
• “The pigeons will arrive at midnight.”

The best part about using PrankSMS is the fact that it causes sheer confusion without stepping over the line. There is no damage, no stress, only laughter.

Feeling like you want to give it a go? Surf PrankSMS and have the most innovative pranks to play on your brother in no time.

The Aftermath and Keeping the Peace

Of course, after pulling off all these funny pranks for your brother comes the big reveal. Own up, laugh together, and brace yourself—because payback is coming!

Pranks are about bonding, not breaking trust. Always keep them light, funny, and in good spirits. The best outcome? You and your brother are laughing until your stomachs hurt.

So go ahead—pick your favorite from this list of pranks to do on your brother and make some unforgettable memories. Just remember: your brother is probably already plotting his revenge!