Pull a fast one with these 8 April Fools’ Day pranks

While some pranks bring immediate satisfaction, the beauty of this one is that it will slowly build. The premise is simple: you place the tiny battery-operated device in a room, turn it on, and walk away. For the next three to four days, at irregular intervals 2 to 15 minutes apart, it will make a cricket sound. Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

If you buy this for your kids, you’ve been warned: they will prank you. With plenty of plastic critters to choose from, this kit will have you bracing yourself every time you open a door or pull back your sheets before getting into bed. Available from Amazon for $12.99.

If you’re planning on playing this prank on someone, make sure that you’re within earshot to rescue them, because they won’t be able to leave the bathroom until you do. While it looks like real toilet paper, this gag gift does not tear, making it impossible to use. Get it on Amazon for $19.99.

This old-school prank is not suitable for children, so save it for the grown-ups! Offer them a piece of gum and see their reaction as they feel a tiny jolt instead. Get it on Amazon for $5.99.

Masking and social distancing mean that even if you smile at someone walking past you, they won’t know it – until now. This fun realistic face mask comes with a printed smile so you can flash a grin at your neighbors without losing any protection. Get it from Amazon for $8.39.

Hey kids, do your parents tell you not to play ball in the house because they don’t want you to break a window? Well, now’s the time to get them back without getting grounded! When you place this removable transparent decal on glass, it’ll give the impression of a break without any serious repercussions. Get it from Amazon for $3.75.

There’s no use crying over spilled milk, but what about a spilled iced coffee? Place this phony beverage on someone’s laptop and see how fast they run for the paper towels and rice! Available from Amazon for $18.99.

This is the prank kit to end all prank kits: with supplies for 35 pranks, you can enjoy classics like the whoopee cushion and fake lottery tickets. The sky’s the limit with this set, available from Amazon for $39.75.