Isn't The Sims 4 a fun game? In this game, you can create a Sim and then control their life and do anything you want. Whether they get a job, get married, and have a family or make money by selling collectibles that they find on their adventures, it's all up to you. With such an open world and so many things to do, it can be tough to decide what to do in the game.
That's where challenges come in! Each challenge has a unique set of rules that dictate certain aspects of your gameplay. These challenges can be so much fun and some of them are really unique.
To see 10 unique gameplay challenges in The Sims 4 that you've got to try, keep reading!
Updated February 24th, 2020: Playing through different challenges in The Sims 4 is a really fun way to add some excitement to the game. Although a lot of the appeal in this game is being able to do whatever we want without rules, having some fun restrictions added into the game can make things a lot more interesting. There are so many around the Internet to choose from and try out on your Sim families. Because talented Sims fans are constantly coming up with new challenges, we've come back and added five more unique gameplay challenges.
15 Off-The-Grid Challenge (Island Living Edition)
The Island Living pack gave us a ton of fun new additions to our games. From a brand new, tropical island-inspired world to mermaids and even the new "off-the-grid" lot trait, this pack made a ton of fun and exciting elements to the game.
The off-the-grid challenge is one that people have been playing in their Sims games for a while, but finally having a lot trait for it has really made this challenge so much fun and easier. The Island Living Off-The-Grid Challenge is one that requires the player to have Island Living and has them set their lot to the "off-the-grid" lot trait. Then, they have to make money by unconventional means like selling collectibles and doing odd jobs.
14 "Hurry Up!" Legacy Challenge
Some legacy challenges in The Sims 4 take a long time to complete. A lot of players like to really take their time to build up their character's skills and career and really play the field before settling down with a single other Sim.
With the "Hurry Up!" Legacy Challenge, players are challenged to make things move a lot faster. The rules are basically the same as any other legacy challenge, except that lifespans are set to short, so players have a lot less time to settle down and produce an heir.
13 Alphabetacy Challenge
For some people, picking names for all their Sims and their children is the hardest part of playing through an entire family. There are so many names out there, it can be hard to pick just one that's perfect for each of our Sims' children!
In the Alphabetacy Challenge, players are challenged to name each of the babies born in their Sim's family with a different letter of the alphabet, going in order from A to Z. This challenge awards (and removes!) points based on different events that take place throughout each generation of the game.
12 Whims & Sims Challenge
Anyone who has played The Sims 4 will be familiar with Whims. They're the little thought bubbles that pop up near your Sim's portrait and show things that the Sim is thinking about wanting to do. These can be based on packs that the player has installed or their Sim's traits, relationships, and surroundings.
The Whims & Sims challenge is one that is completely based around these Whims. In this challenge, the player's goal is to complete as many of their Sim's Whims as possible while keeping their Sim happy and giving them a fulfilling life. No cancelling Whims allowed in this challenge!
11 The Random Challenge
For some people, creating a Sim is the most fun part of playing the game. It can be so much fun to edit their facial features, give them the perfect outfit and hair color, and really make everything about their appearance fit what the player wants.
But, what if you had no control over that? The Random Challenge answers that question! In this challenge, players are tasked with pressing that random button that shows up in Create-a-Sim and then not changing a single thing. They're then supposed to use a website to give them random traits and that's it! No more editing the Sim's appearance or traits, it's time to play!
10 Not So Berry Challenge
The Not So Berry Challenge is a play on the Berry Challenge in The Sims 4. But instead of giving your sim brightly colored skin, everything else in their life is colorful! This is a legacy challenge in which each generation is given a color, traits, an aspiration, and a career goal.
This challenge is a fun one for anyone that wants to have everything chosen for them. If you're stuck on what to do with your sim, this colorful challenge might do the trick!
9 10k Starter Home Challenge
The 10k Starter Home Challenge is one that's a little more unique. Instead of being totally focused on the way that you actually play the game, this challenge is more focused on where your Sim lives!
In this challenge, you must only use half of your 20k Simoleon budget in order to build your Sim's starter home. No cheats or CC are allowed and there's a list of objects that must appear in the home. For people that love to build, this can be a fun challenge!
8 Disney Princess Challenge
Who doesn't love Disney Princesses? For the Disney Princess Challenge, you're tasked with creating a sim based on each princess for each legacy that you go through. The challenge starts with Snow White and each generation has a certain set of Disney Princess-themed requirements that you must meet before you move on to the next generation.
For people that love Disney and want to play through a really unique legacy challenge in The Sims 4, the Disney Princess Challenge is a fun one!
7 History Challenge
The History Challenge in The Sims 4 is a really unique challenge that really gives players a challenge when it comes to their legacy in The Sims 4. This challenge takes players through several different points in human history, each one with specific goals and restrictions that fit that time period.
The challenge begins in prehistoric times and reaching certain milestones and achievements, like having multiple children or reading level 10 in certain skills, nets the player points.
6 Decades Challenge
For players of The Sims 4 that like to have a really fun, creative game, playing through a challenge like the Decades Challenge can be a super fun one. The game starts with your Sim living in the 1890s and each new generation of the legacy is a new decade. Each decade has its own rules and restrictions, making this challenge super interesting!
How many decades will your Sim's family last through? Playing the Decade Challenge in The Sims 4 is a fun challenge and a fun way to see your Sim's family through the years!
5 100 Baby Challenge
The 100 Baby Challenge is one of the most popular challenges that players of The Sims 4 like to try out at least once. For sims that love to play with families and love when things in their game get just a little chaotic, the 100 Baby Challenge may be just the thing!
This challenge is pretty simple. The goal is to have 100 total babies in as few generations as possible. This challenge can get pretty tough, though! No nannies are allowed and the mother of the current generation can't have a job. Still, this challenge is pretty fun.
4 Black Widow Challenge
The Black Widow Challenge is the perfect challenge for anyone that doesn't necessarily want to play a normal legacy challenge. This challenge is perfect for anyone that wants to create a Sim that's a total serial romantic.
This challenge has some really specific rules about your Sim's behavior and can be played in a variety of different ways. The main point of the challenge is that in this legacy, your Sim will go through quite a few different romantic partners during each generation. Reaching certain milestones or achieving different things will give the player points.
3 Homeless Challenge
The Homeless Challenge is a challenge in The Sims 4 that takes a pretty unique type of Sims player to complete. This challenge is definitely not an easy one and has some really unique, challenging rules that the player must play with as the game goes on.
In this challenge, the player starts out on an empty lot with no house. Unlike other challenges that allow the player to start with cheats to build a starter home, this challenge involves the Sim starting with absolutely nothing.
2 Bachelor/Bachelorette Challenge
The Bachelor/Bachelorette Challenge is a challenge in The Sims 4 that is based on the reality TV shows by the same name. For a Sims player that also happens to love shows like The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, this challenge is totally perfect!
In this challenge, the player creates their bachelor or bachelorette and then puts them into a house with seven other Sims. Then, they get to know those seven Sims and every third day, one Sim is kicked out of the house. Who will win? There's only one way to find out!
1 Wolf Pack Challenge
Fans of The Sims 4 were so excited after Cats & Dogs was released. It finally made it possible for our Sims to have pets and even be a veterinarian as a career! The Wolf Pack Challenge is a challenge in The Sims 4 that makes the most of this expansion pack.
In this challenge, the player creates a Sim that lives alone with six dogs and an evil raccoon! The Sim has to live off the land and make a living for themselves and their pets while the raccoon tries to foil their plans. After the raccoon passes away, the challenge is over. How far can your Sim get before then? Try the Wolf Pack Challenge to find out!