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Sim Springs is a new location event (available from 15th June with the Coastal Living update) the aim of this event is to complete daily tasks to renovate house lots in the new neighbourhood. There is no rush to begin this, it will be available in the future when you are ready to start.
In this post I will explain the first neighbourhood Sandy Suburbs, this is the only one currently available but there are plans to add new neighbourhoods in future updates.
GLITCH: there are so many glitches in this update including the game crashing when you try to visit another Sandy Suburbs lot, most players are having this issue and the makers are working on a fix.
Click here to see all the Daily Tasks
Click here to see all the Neighbourhood Tasks
In Sandy Suburbs there are four house lots that need some TLC:
Click on the links above to see the daily tasks and prizes for that lot
3 of the lots are house lots and the final lot, Wellspring Library is a community lot which once unlocked can still be customised like a normal house lot but your sims cannot live in them. You will also be able to place any item from the living room section of buy mode in the community lot for free!
The lots need to be renovated in the order listed above, you cannot do up more than one lot at a time and the next won’t unlock until the previous one has been completed. The time limit to complete a house is 10 days (14 days for community lot) with tasks to complete each day in Sim Springs, similar to Downtown Developer Events if you don’t complete in the time limit you will have to pay to be able to move on but there are prizes available, the grand prize contains a house template that can be placed in Sim Springs or Simtown.
Once you are at level 20 or above you will be able to find the bus stop near the Science Lab in Simtown, click on this to go to Sim Springs:
When you first visit you will see this pop up:
Click start and a tutorial will begin:
- Visit the Sim Springs home lot (click on the pulsing house in Sim Springs)
- Talk to Johnny Zest- 30 seconds (he will be at this house lot, bring a sim here to talk to him)
- Listen to Johnny Zest’s plan- 30 seconds
- Agree to Johnny Zest’s scheme- 30 seconds
- View Sandy Suburbs (tap on the button the town navigation menu to see all of Sandy Suburbs in Sim Springs):
- View the neighbourhood overview (click on the button in the top left corner):
This screen shows you all the lots and your progress in completing them
- Go to Tumbleweed Terrace (this is the house lot we were first at, click on the go to button on the neighbourhood overview):
Tumbleweed Terrace is the first house lot we will need to do up in this event
- View the renovation plan (click on the button in the top left corner):
The second tab is the renovation plan and it shows the tasks you need to complete and the prizes available for completing
- View daily tasks (click on the button in the top left corner and scroll down to view the tasks):
Your aim is to complete the daily tasks in 24 hours, keep reading to see all the daily tasks
- View development deadlines
There are padlocks separating:
- Day 1 and 2 (meaning you have 48 hours to complete all tasks)
- Day 3, 4 and 5 (meaning you have 72 hours to complete all tasks)
- Day 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (complete all tasks within 5 days)
If you don’t complete a section in time you will have to purchase a ‘deadline extension’ which means you will have to pay to be able to progress, the more days you are behind the more expensive it will be to progress but the timer doesn’t restart until you have purchased to move on. This is very similar to how the Downtown Developer Events work:
- View the Zest Zone:
For Day 8, 9 and 10 it works a little different, if you complete each of these days tasks within 24 hours you will earn an extra prize once you complete the event:
The Zest Zone differs for each house lot:
- Tumbleweed Terrace- Day’s 8, 9 and 10
- Dusty Dwelling- Day’s 7, 8, 9 and 10
- Arid Apartments- Day’s 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
- Wellspring Library- Day’s 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14
- View leftover tasks:
Each set of daily tasks has a 24 hour timer (you have 24 hours to complete them) If you don’t manage to complete all tasks for one day these will still be available for you to complete the next day as ‘leftover tasks’ these can be found below your daily tasks and must be completed before you can progress past the deadline. For example, if you fall behind on day 1 you will see day 2 tasks as your daily tasks and the tasks left from day 1 as leftover tasks, if you complete all of day 2 tasks but leave the day 1 tasks you will not be able to progress but if you complete all the leftover tasks and daily tasks before that 24 hours is up you will be able to progress to day 3 without paying for a deadline extension:
- Start the renovation plan- 30 seconds (click on Johnny Zest)
Once you have completed Start the Renovation Plan task the 24 hour timer for day 1 will begin
- Start a task at Tumbleweed Terrace (start your daily tasks)
Daily Tasks
- Daily tasks must be completed at Sim Springs
- You can only complete one task at a time, unless it is a build task (buy items etc) then you can complete at the same time as another task
- You can complete these tasks in any order
- The tasks you need to complete will have the Sim Springs symbol on them:
- More than one sim can be used for tasks that require multiple sims
- You will need to buy some items such as trees, couches and computers to be able to complete tasks in Sandy Suburbs, if you have a 3 star item at a house in Simtown you can store it in your inventory and place it in Sandy Suburbs rather than buying a new one
- Trash cannot be removed until you get the task to remove it
- If you skip using SP on tasks that require you to clear up items it will remove those items
- For tasks that require you to find items in objects if you use social points to quick complete you can find more
- For tasks that require you to spend money you can buy items and then store them, this still counts TIP: I would save building rooms/ basements etc and placing flooring and wallpaper for when you need to spend money
- For tasks that require you to place a certain number of items, if you store one of those items already in the house you will need to buy or replace it. For example, if you need to buy 6 windows and there are 3 there already but you store them all you will need to buy 6 windows rather than buying 3 more
- Investment tasks are like mastery classes in SimChase, the more you spend, the less time it takes to complete TIP: check how much it would cost to skip with SP it may be cheaper or the same cost as the investment without the wait time
- The lower the star rating, the longer a task will take to complete, I have included this in the tables below
- You are aiming to complete the daily tasks within 24 hours, if you take too long you will have to pay to move on
- For tasks that require more than 10 sims to complete at once you can spread them out throughout the houses you have unlocked in Sandy Suburbs, for example at Dusty Dwelling you need to Eat 15 Handfuls of Comfort Food from a fridge so you can have 10 sims in Dusty Dwelling and the other 5 in Tumbleweed Terrace
Tumbleweed Terrace
Watch my Tumbleweed Terrace Walkthrough here
| Day 1 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 3 Bookshelves at Tumbleweed Terrace | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Consider Sim Springs’ Potential (couch) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 24SP |
| Recycle 12 Pizza Boxes (can use multiple sims) | 20 mins each | 62SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 70SP |
REWARD: S5,000
Once Day 1’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 2 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S64,000 at Tumbleweed Terrace (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 2SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Do a Happy Dance (stereo) | 5 hrs 30 mins | 6 hrs | 6 hrs 53 mins | 22SP |
| Find 12 Old Photographs (6 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 1 hr 12 mins each | 1 hr 21 mins each | 1 hr 30 mins each | 23SP |
| Wash 6 Dirty Dishes (can use multiple sims) | 32 mins each | 35SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 66SP |
REWARD: 2LP
Once Day 2’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 3 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 Beds at Tumbleweed Terrace | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Assess the Area (tree) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 24SP | |
| Dispose of 5 Trash Bags (can use multiple sims) | 1 hr 12 mins each | 39SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 52SP |
REWARD: 2SP
Once Day 3’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 4 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 6 Windows at Tumbleweed Terrace | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Argue about Renovation Ideas (phone) | 8 hrs | 9 hrs | 10 hrs | 30SP |
| Study SimCity (computer) | 5 hrs | 5 hrs 30 mins | 6 hrs 15 mins | 21SP |
| Brainstorm Renovation Ideas 7 times (dining chair)(can use multiple sims) | 1 hr 12 mins each | 1 hr 21 mins each | 1 hr 30 mins each | 54SP |
| SKIP ALL: 82SP |
REWARD: S8,000
Once Day 4’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 5 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Invest in Tumbleweed Terrace TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time | Incredible Investment: 3 hrs 30 mins (costs 3SP) | Token Investment: 7 hrs (costs S128,000) (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 3SP | |
| Have a Moral Panic about New Ideas (mirror) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2 hrs 50 mins | 3 hrs 7 mins | 13SP |
| Eat 8 Handfuls of Comfort Food (fridge)(can use multiple sims) | 2 hrs 20 mins each | 2 hrs 40 mins each | 2 hrs 55 mins each | 88SP |
| Find 24 Suburban Blueprints (8 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 2 hrs 20 mins each | 2 hrs 40 mins each | 2 hrs 55 mins each | 44SP |
| SKIP ALL: 118SP |
REWARD: 3LP
Once Day 5’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 6 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 TV’s at Tumbleweed Terrace | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Take Frustrated Walk (tree) | 8 hrs | 10 hrs | 30SP | |
| Hype up Sim Springs (tree) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 24SP | |
| SKIP ALL: 42SP |
REWARD: S10,000 and 1SP
Once Day 6’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 7 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S192,500 at Tumbleweed Terrace (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 5SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Complain about Renovations (phone) | 6 hrs 30 mins | 7 hrs 30 mins | 8 hrs 7 mins | 25SP |
| Write Development Plan (dining chair) | 4 hrs | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 18SP |
| Read Tabloid about Johnny Zest (magazine) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 13SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 46SP |
REWARD: 2LP 2SP
Once Day 7’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
ZEST ZONE BEGINS- complete day’s 8, 9 and 10 each within 24 hours to win Extra Zesty Prizes!
| Day 8 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 Dining Tables at Tumbleweed Terrace | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Stew on the Past (couch) | 5 hrs | 5 hrs 30 mins | 6 hrs 15 mins | 21 SP |
| Clean Out Old Keepsakes (wardrobe) | 3 hrs 50 mins | 4 hrs 20 mins | 4 hrs 48 mins | 18SP |
| Ruminate about Johnny Zest (dining chair) | 3 hrs 10 mins | 3 hrs 30 mins | 3 hrs 58 mins | 15SP |
| Find 36 Tiny Llamas (9 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 3 hrs 10 mins each | 3 hrs 30 mins each | 3 hrs 58 mins each | 81SP |
| SKIP ALL: 105SP |
REWARD: S12,000 and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 8’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 9 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 8 Dining Chairs at Tumbleweed Terrace | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Apologise to Friends (phone) | 5 hrs 30 mins | 6 hrs | 6 hrs 53 mins | 22SP |
| Be Excited about Future (stereo) | 4 hrs | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 18SP |
| Celebrate Sim Springs (stereo) | 1 hr 40 mins | 1 hr 50 mins | 2 hrs 7 mins | 10SP |
| Read Sim Springs History (bookshelf) | 1 hr 30 mins | 1 hr 41 mins | 1 hr 53 mins | 9SP |
| Remember 9 Past Mistakes (mirror)(can use multiple sims) | 3 hrs 20 mins each | 3 hrs 50 mins each | 4 hrs 10 mins each | 122SP |
| SKIP ALL: 141SP |
REWARD: 4LP, 2SP and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 9’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 10 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S256,500 at Tumbleweed Terrace (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 6SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 8SP | ||
| Have a Sneaky Sleep (couch) | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 40 mins | 2 hrs 55 mins | 12SP |
| Get 9 Second Opinions (phone) (can use multiple sims) | 3 hrs 50 mins each | 4 hrs 20 mins each | 4 hrs 48 mins each | 140SP |
| Update Johnny Zest on Progress | 5 hrs | 21SP | ||
| Clear 45 Sand Bunnies (9 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 3 hrs 50 mins each | 4 hrs 20 mins each | 4 hrs 48 mins each | 93SP |
| SKIP ALL: 211SP |
REWARD: S10,000, 6LP, 6SP and 1 Mystery Key
If you complete day’s 8, 9 and 10 (each within 24 hours) you will unlock the Extra Zesty Prizes which contains 2 tops for male adults sims and 1 Mystery Key:
Once you have completed the whole 10 day event you will unlock the Tumbleweed Terrace House Template which can be placed in Simtown or Sim Springs. You don’t have to complete this event in the time limit to unlock this house. This house template is available on a standard and a premium residence under the driveway homes tab (if you build it on the Tumbleweed Terrace lot in Sim Springs you will be building the standard as that lot is 18×18) the first one is free, after this it will cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built:
The only difference between the standard and the premium residence is the pool on the premium:
I personally think after the amount of money spent during the event you probably have already created a house that is much better than this one but you will unlock this house template even if you don’t complete in the time limit so it is probably designed more for players who don’t like building.
Watch my house tour of Tumbleweed Terrace here
Do I have to use the House Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template
You also unlock:
Kitchen Section: Oak (S127,000) and Ash (16LP) Vintage Fridges
Living Room Section: Green (S155,000) and Purple (15SP) Box Ottomans and Oak (S135,000) and Walnut (13LP) Round Book Display
Check out my edited Tumbleweed Terrace House Tour here
Once you have completed Tumbleweed Terrace you can take a break for 7 days before you move onto the next lot, Dusty Dwelling or you can start it straight away:
Dusty Dwelling
Watch my Dusty Dwelling Walkthrough here
| Day 1 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 3 Bookshelves at Dusty Dwelling | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Look Around Dusty Dwelling (tree) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 22SP |
| Remove 2 Gas Bottles (can use multiple sims) | 2 hrs 30 mins each | 21SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 36SP |
REWARD: 3LP
Once Day 1’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 2 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S96,000 at Dusty Dwelling (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 2SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Clean Mysterious Garbage (plant) | 5 hrs 30 mins | 6 hrs | 6 hrs 53 mins | 21SP |
| Find 16 Old Photographs (8 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 1 hr 50 mins each | 2 hrs each | 2 hr 18 mins each | 36SP |
| Clear 4 Old Jerrycans (can use multiple sims) | 1 hr each | 26SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 66SP |
REWARD: S6,000
Once Day 2’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 3 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 Beds at Dusty Dwelling | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Consider Garbage’s Origin (couch) | 8 hrs | 9 hrs | 10 hrs | 28SP |
| Throw Out 4 Old Lanterns (can use multiple sims) | 1 hr 15 mins each | 28SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 45SP |
REWARD: 3SP
Once Day 3’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 4 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 6 Windows at Dusty Dwelling | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Meet the Neighbours (phone) | 9 hrs | 10 hrs | 11 hrs 15 mins | 30SP |
| Study SimCity (computer) | 5 hrs | 5 hrs 30 mins | 6 hrs 15 mins | 19SP |
| Brainstorm Renovation Ideas 10 times (dining chair)(can use multiple sims) | 1 hr 50 mins each | 2 hrs each | 2 hrs 18 mins each | 90SP |
| SKIP ALL: 105SP |
REWARD: S10,000
Once Day 4’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 5 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Invest in Dusty Dwelling TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time | Incredible Investment: 3 hrs 30 mins (costs 5SP) | Token Investment: 7 hrs (costs S192,500) (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 5SP | |
| Suspect the Neighbours (phone) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 30 mins | 11SP |
| Eat 15 Handfuls of Comfort Food (fridge)(can use multiple sims) | 3 hrs each | 3 hrs 20 mins each | 3 hrs 45 mins each | 180SP |
| Find 45 Suburban Blueprints (15 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 3 hrs each | 3 hrs 20 mins each | 3 hrs 45 mins each | 108SP |
| SKIP ALL: 230SP |
REWARD: 5LP
Once Day 5’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 6 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 TV’s at Dusty Dwelling | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Spy on Neighbours (tree) | 8 hrs | 10 hrs | 28SP | |
| Hype up Sim Springs (tree) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 22SP | |
| SKIP ALL: 37SP |
REWARD: S14,000 and 4SP
Once Day 6’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
ZEST ZONE BEGINS- complete day’s 7, 8, 9 and 10 each within 24 hours to win Extra Zesty Prizes!
| Day 7 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S288,500 at Dusty Dwelling (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 7SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Argue with Neighbours (phone) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 22SP |
| Write Development Plan (dining chair) | 4 hrs | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 16SP |
| Read Tabloid about Johnny Zest (magazine) | 4 hrs | 16SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 44SP |
REWARD: 3LP and 5SP
Once Day 7’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 8 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 Dining Tables at Dusty Dwelling | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Complain to Johnny Zest | 5 hrs | 19 SP | ||
| Hear Apology (Johnny Zest) | 4 hrs | 16SP | ||
| Ruminate about Johnny Zest (dining chair) | 3 hrs | 3 hrs 20 mins | 3 hrs 45 mins | 14SP |
| Find 56 Tiny Llamas (14 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 4 hrs each | 4 hrs 30 mins each | 5 hrs each | 115SP |
| SKIP ALL: 124SP |
REWARD: S16,000 and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 8’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 9 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 8 Dining Chairs at Dusty Dwelling | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Prepare Apology Pastry (stove) | 5 hrs | 5 hrs 30 mins | 6 hrs 15 mins | 19SP |
| Make Up with Neighbours (phone) | 3 hrs | 3 hrs 20 mins | 3 hrs 45 mins | 14SP |
| Celebrate Sim Springs (stereo) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 30 mins | 11SP |
| Read Sim Springs History (bookshelf) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 30 mins | 11SP |
| Remember 15 Past Mistakes (mirror)(can use multiple sims) | 4 hrs 30 mins each | 5 hrs each | 5 hrs 38 mins each | 234SP |
| SKIP ALL: 216SP |
REWARD: 6LP, 6SP and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 9’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 10 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S385,000 at Dusty Dwelling (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 10SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Have a Sneaky Sleep (couch) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 30 mins | 11SP |
| Get 15 Second Opinions (phone) (can use multiple sims) | 5 hrs each | 5 hrs 30 mins each | 6 hrs 15 mins each | 252SP |
| Update Johnny Zest on Progress | 3 hrs 20 mins | 14SP | ||
| Clear 75 Sand Bunnies (15 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 5 hrs each | 5 hrs 30 mins each | 6 hrs 15 mins each | 184SP |
| SKIP ALL: 353SP |
REWARD: S20,000, 8LP, 10SP and 2 Mystery Keys
If you complete day’s 7, 8, 9 and 10 (each within 24 hours) you will unlock the Extra Zesty Prizes which contains 2 tops, 2 bottoms and 2 shoes for male preteen sims and 1 Mystery Key:
Once you have completed the whole 10 day event you will unlock the Dusty Dwelling House Template which can be placed in Simtown or Sim Springs. You don’t have to complete this event in the time limit to unlock this house. This house template is available on a standard and a premium residence under the driveway homes tab (if you build it on the Dusty Dwelling lot in Sim Springs you will be building the standard as that lot is 18×18) the first one is free, after this it will cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built:
The house is very different on the standard and premium residence, the premium is much bigger with a pool in the middle:
This house is a lot better than Tumbleweed Terrace, it isn’t just full of the cheapest items
Watch my house tour of Dusty Dwelling here
Do I have to use the House Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template
You also unlock:
Living Room Section: Oak (S93,000) and Ash (9LP) Library Bookshelves, Oak (S250,000) and Walnut (25LP) Writing Desks
Living Room and Dining Room Sections: Ash (S205,000) and Oak (20SP) Tudor Chairs
Living Room, Dining Room, Preteen and Teen Sections: Oak (S125,000) and Chestnut (12SP) Communal Tables
Decorations Section: Oak (S61,000) and Ash (6LP) Wall Book Displays
Check out my edited Dusty Dwelling House Tour here
Once you have completed Dusty Dwelling you can take a break for 7 days before you move onto the next lot, Arid Apartments or you can start it straight away:
Arid Apartments
Watch my Arid Apartments Walkthrough here
| Day 1 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 9 Bookshelves at Arid Apartments | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Settle into Arid Apartments (couch) | 8 hrs | 9 hrs | 10 hrs | 26SP |
| Fix 4 Leaky Roofs (can use multiple sims) | 1 hrs 15 mins each | 26SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 39SP |
REWARD: 4SP
Once Day 1’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 2 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S128,000 at Arid Apartments (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 2SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Read about Big Llama (magazine) | 6 hrs | 20SP | ||
| Find 20 Old Photographs (10 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 2 hrs 20 mins each | 2 hrs 40 mins each | 2 hr 55 mins each | 37SP |
| Clear 3 Fallen Branches (can use multiple sims) | 1 hr 3 mins each | 18SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 58SP |
REWARD: S8,000
Once Day 2’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 3 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 Beds at Arid Apartments | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Go Llama-Watching (tree) | 9 hrs | 11 hrs 15 mins | 28SP | |
| Sweep Up 8 Cobwebs (can use multiple sims) | 30 mins each | 39SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 51SP |
REWARD: 4LP
Once Day 3’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 4 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 6 Windows at Arid Apartments | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Discuss Big Llama Online | 8 hrs | 9 hrs | 10 hrs | 26SP |
| Study SimCity (computer) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 20SP |
| Brainstorm Renovation Ideas 12 times (dining chair)(can use multiple sims) | 2 hr 20 mins each | 2 hrs 40 mins each | 2 hrs 55 mins each | 112SP |
| SKIP ALL: 115SP |
REWARD: S12,000
Once Day 4’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 5 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Spend S256,500 at Arid Apartments (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 6SP | |||
| Donate to LlamaScam (phone) | 7 hrs 30 mins | 8 hrs 30 mins | 9 hrs 23 mins | 24SP |
| Eat 18 Handfuls of Comfort Food (fridge)(can use multiple sims) | 3 hrs 50 mins each | 4 hrs 20 mins each | 4 hrs 48 mins each | 237SP |
| Find 54 Suburban Blueprints (18 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 3 hrs 50 mins each | 4 hrs 20 mins each | 4 hrs 48 mins each | 145SP |
| SKIP ALL: 300SP |
REWARD: 5SP
Once Day 5’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
ZEST ZONE BEGINS- complete day’s 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 each within 24 hours to win Extra Zesty Prizes!
| Day 6 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 TV’s at Arid Apartments | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Ask Council to Ban Llamas (dining chair) | 9 hrs | 10 hrs | 11 hrs 15 mins | 28SP |
| Hype up Sim Springs (tree) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 20SP | |
| SKIP ALL: 35SP |
REWARD: S16,000 and 4LP
Once Day 6’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 7 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 4 Couches at Arid Apartments | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Invest in Arid Apartments TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time | Incredible Investment: 2 hrs 30 mins (costs 10SP) | Token Investment: 5 hrs (costs S384,500) (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 10SP | |
| Donate More to LlamaScam (phone) | 4 hrs | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 15SP |
| Write Development Plan (dining chair) | 3 hrs | 3 hrs 20 mins | 3 hrs 45 mins | 13SP |
| Read Tabloid about Johnny Zest (magazine) | 4 hrs | 10SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 32SP |
REWARD: 4LP and 6SP
Once Day 7’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 8 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 Dining Tables at Arid Apartments | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Protest Llamas (tree) | 5 hrs | 6 hrs 15 mins | 18 SP | |
| Argue with LlamaScam (phone) | 4 hrs | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 15SP |
| Ruminate about Johnny Zest (dining chair) | 3 hrs 10 mins | 3 hrs 30 mins | 3 hrs 58 mins | 13SP |
| Find 64 Tiny Llamas (16 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 5 hrs each | 5 hrs 30 mins each | 6 hrs 15 mins each | 169SP |
| SKIP ALL: 157SP |
REWARD: S18,000 and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 8’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 9 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 8 Dining Chairs at Arid Apartments | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Research Llamas (bookshelf) | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 5 hrs 38 mins | 16SP |
| Post Apology to Llamas (computer) | 3 hrs | 3 hrs 20 mins | 3 hrs 45 mins | 13SP |
| Celebrate Sim Springs (stereo) | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 40 mins | 2 hrs 55 mins | 11SP |
| Read Sim Springs History (bookshelf) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 30 mins | 10SP |
| Remember 18 Past Mistakes (mirror)(can use multiple sims) | 5 hrs each | 5 hrs 30 mins each | 6 hrs 15 mins each | 277SP |
| SKIP ALL: 237SP |
REWARD: 8LP, 8SP and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 9’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 10 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S513,000 at Arid Apartments (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 13SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 7SP | ||
| Have a Sneaky Sleep (couch) | 1 hr 12 mins | 1 hr 21 mins | 1 hr 30 mins | 7SP |
| Get 18 Second Opinions (phone) (can use multiple sims) | 6 hrs 30 mins each | 7 hrs 30 mins each | 8 hrs 7 mins each | 336SP |
| Update Johnny Zest on Progress | 2 hrs | 10SP | ||
| Clear 90 Sand Bunnies (18 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 6 hrs 30 mins each | 7 hrs 30 mins each | 8 hrs 7 mins each | 243SP |
| SKIP ALL: 442SP |
REWARD: S25,000, 10LP, 15SP and 2 Mystery Keys
If you complete day’s 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (each within 24 hours) you will unlock the Extra Zesty Prizes which contains 2 Laundry Baskets, 2 Washers and 1 Mystery Key:
Decorations Section: Black (S84,000) and Cream (8LP) Laundry Baskets
Electronics Section: White (S245,000) and Oak (25LP) Stacked Washers
Once you have completed the whole 10 day event you will unlock the Arid Apartments House Template which can be placed in Simtown or Sim Springs. You don’t have to complete this event in the time limit to unlock this house. This house template is available on a standard and a premium residence under the driveway homes tab (if you build it on the Arid Apartments lot in Sim Springs you will be building the standard as that lot is 18×18) the first one is free, after this it will cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built:
The only difference between the standard and the premium is the back of the lot, the premium has a coffee shop and a road layout:
I really like this house template, the ground floor is a bookshop with a separate door for residences to access their apartments on the second, third and fourth floors. There is also a basement with washers so they can do their laundry:
Watch my house tour of Arid Apartments here
Do I have to use the House Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template
You also unlock:
Living Room Section: Oak (S100,000) and Walnut (10LP) Book Pillars, Tall Oak (S115,000) and Walnut (11SP) Book Pillars
Living Room and Decorations Section: White Oak (S140,000) and Blue Walnut Rounded Receptions
Preteen Sections: Orange (S3,400) and Brown (2P) Beanbags
Decorations Section: Black (S64,000) and White (6LP) Gold Shelves
Trees, Plants and Flowers Section: Tan (S68,500) and Gray (7LP) Calatheas
Check out my edited Arid Apartments House Tour here
Wellspring Library
Once you complete Arid Apartments you will get a few more tutorial tasks to explain this community lot:
- Ask about the Lot- 30 seconds (send a sim to Wellspring Library to talk to Johnny Zest)
- View the Council Contribution Category- click on buy mode
This final lot is a community lot so your sims cannot live here but they can visit, building works the same as a normal lot but one category in buy mode will be FREE, at Wellspring Library this is the living room section
You can see the living room section while at the library is flashing yellow and says FREE
- Place a Council Contributed Object (place any item from the living room section while at the library)
FREE objects are community owned so they cannot be stored or moved to another house, if you have an item in your inventory you would like to use in this build you can place it but if you go to a different house the version you purchased will still be in your inventory
- Start a renovation plan task (you can now start the 14 day timer for Wellspring Library or wait the 7 days for it to start automatically:
The timer for Wellspring Library is 14 days rather than 10 days like the other 3 lots
Watch my Wellspring Library Walkthrough here
| Day 1 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 10 Bookshelves at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Take in Surroundings (tree) | 9 hrs | 11 hrs 15 mins | 24SP | |
| Dispose of 6 Trash Bags (can use multiple sims) | 20 mins each | 24SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 31SP |
REWARD: 3LP
Once Day 1’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 2 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 12 Doors at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Suggest a Library (Johnny Zest) | 4 hrs 30 mins | 14SP | ||
| ‘Study’ SimCity (computer) | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 5 hrs 38 mins | 14SP |
| Throw Out 4 Old Lanterns (can use multiple sims) | 45 mins each | 20SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 31SP |
REWARD: S10,000
Once Day 2’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 3 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Ask for Opinions (phone) | 1 hr | 1 hr 8 mins | 1 hr 15 mins | 6SP |
| Brainstorm 5 Renovation Ideas (dining chair) | 4 hrs each | 4 hrs 30 mins each | 5 hrs each | 60SP |
| Find 10 Old Photographs (5 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 4 hrs each | 4 hrs 30 mins each | 5 hrs each | 36SP |
| Fix 2 Leaky Roofs (can use multiple sims) | 30 mins each | 9SP | ||
| Invest in Wellspring Library TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time | Incredible Investment: 1 hrs 18 mins (costs 4SP) | Token Investment: 2 hrs 36 mins (costs S176,500) (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 4SP | |
| SKIP ALL: 70SP |
REWARD: 4SP
Once Day 3’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 4 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 4 Windows at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check in with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Take Online Vote (computer) | 13 hrs | 14 hrs 30 mins | 16 hrs 15 mins | 31SP |
| Recycle 5 Pizza Boxes (can use multiple sims) | 24 mins each | 20SP | ||
| SKIP ALL: 33SP |
REWARD: 4LP
Once Day 4’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 5 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Celebrate Success (Johnny Zest) | 4 hrs | 13SP | ||
| Hype Up Sim Springs (tree) | 1 hr | 1 hr 15 mins | 6SP | |
| Sweep Up 3 Cobwebs (can use multiple sims) | 1 hr each | 16SP | ||
| Write Development Plan (dining chair) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 30 mins | 8SP |
| Invest in Wellspring Library TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time | Incredible Investment: 2 hrs 30 mins (costs 9SP) | Token Investment: 5 hrs (costs S352,500) (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 9SP | |
| SKIP ALL: 31SP |
REWARD: S11,000
Once Day 5’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 6 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 TV’s at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Research Modern Libraries (computer) | 6 hrs | 7 hrs | 7 hrs 30 mins | 17SP |
| Read Tabloid about Johnny Zest (magazine) | 4 hrs | 13SP | ||
| Eat 11 Handfuls of Comfort Food (fridge)(can use multiple sims) | 6 hrs each | 7 hrs each | 7 hrs 30 mins each | 176SP |
| SKIP ALL: 126SP |
REWARD: 5SP
Once Day 6’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 7 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 4 Couches at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Plan Bookshelf Placement (dining chair) | 9 hrs 30 mins | 10 hrs 30 mins | 11 hrs 53 mins | 24SP |
| Find 24 Suburban Blueprints (12 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 5 hrs 30 mins each | 6 hrs each | 6 hrs 53 mins each | 75SP |
| SKIP ALL: 62SP |
REWARD: 5LP
Once Day 7’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 8 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Become One with Books (bookshelf) | 1 hr 30 mins | 1 hr 41 mins | 1 hr 53 mins | 7SP |
| Ruminate about Johnny Zest (dining chair) | 1 hr | 1 hr 8 mins | 1 hr 15 mins | 6SP |
| Remember 10 Past Mistakes (mirror)(can use multiple sims) | 6 hrs 30 mins each | 7 hrs 30 mins each | 8 hrs 7 mins each | 170SP |
| Find 20 Tiny Llamas (10 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 6 hrs 30 mins each | 7 hrs 30 mins each | 8 hrs 7 mins each | 85SP |
| Invest in Wellspring Library TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time | Incredible Investment: 55 mins (costs 13SP) | Token Investment: 1 hr 50 mins (costs S529,000) (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 13SP | |
| SKIP ALL: 167SP |
REWARD: S12,000 and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 8’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
ZEST ZONE BEGINS- complete day’s 9 to 14 each within 24 hours to win Extra Zesty Prizes!
| Day 9 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 2 Dining Tables at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Prepare Alphabet Soup (stove) | 7 hrs | 8 hrs | 8 hrs 45 mins | 19 SP |
| Celebrate Sim Springs (stereo) | 4 hrs | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 13SP |
| Get 12 Second Opinions (phone)(can use multiple sims) | 8 hrs each | 9 hrs each | 10 hrs each | 240SP |
| SKIP ALL: 165SP |
REWARD: 5LP and 8SP
Once Day 9’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 10 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 8 Dining Chairs at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Update Community on Progress (dining chair) | 4 hrs 30 mins | 5 hrs | 5 hrs 38 mins | 14SP |
| Ask for Book Donations (phone) | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 40 mins | 2 hrs 55 mins | 9SP |
| Read Sim Springs History (bookshelf) | 3 hrs | 3 hrs 20 mins | 3 hrs 45 mins | 11SP |
| Clear 45 Sand Bunnies (15 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 7 hrs each | 8 hrs each | 8 hrs 45 mins each | 144SP |
| SKIP ALL: 109SP |
REWARD: S15,000 and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 10’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 11 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 1 Reception Desk at Wellspring Library (you unlocked 2 by completing Arid Apartments) | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Take Selfies with Donations (bookshelf) | 1 hr 50 mins | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 18 mins | 8SP |
| Update Social Media (computer) | 1 hr 15 mins | 1 hr 24 mins | 1 hr 34 mins | 6SP |
| Be Interviewed (phone) | 1 hr | 1 hr 8 mins | 1 hr 15 mins | 6SP |
| Have a Sneaky Sleep (couch) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 30 mins | 8SP |
| Find Sim Springs (computer) | 1 hr | 1 hr 8 mins | 1 hr 15 mins | 6SP |
| Write 17 Renovation Records (dining chair) (can use multiple sims) | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 30 mins each | 10 hrs 38 mins each | 357SP |
| Invest in Wellspring Library TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time | Incredible Investment: 1 hr 15 mins (costs 18SP) | Token Investment: 2 hrs 30 mins (costs S705,000) (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 18SP | |
| SKIP ALL: 243SP |
REWARD: 9SP and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 11’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 12 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 8 Plants at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Hype up Library (tree) | 3 hrs | 3 hrs 45 mins | 11SP | |
| Organise Books (bookshelf) | 2 hrs 20 mins | 2 hrs 40 mins | 2 hrs 55 mins | 9SP |
| Discuss Pyramid Schemes (Johnny Zest) | 1 hr 30 mins | 7SP | ||
| Ask about Sim Springs (phone) | 1 hr 30 mins | 1 hr 41 mins | 1 hr 51 mins | 7SP |
| Clear 76 Safety Checks (19 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 7 hrs 30 mins | 8 hrs 30 mins | 9 hrs 23 mins | 247SP |
| SKIP ALL: 171SP |
REWARD: S20,000 and 6 LP
Once Day 12’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 13 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Place 12 Lights at Wellspring Library | 1SP | |||
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Clean Up Outside (plant) | 1 hr | 1 hr 8 mins | 1 hr 15 mins | 6SP |
| Clean Up Indoors (kitchen sink) | 1 hr | 1 hr 8 mins | 1 hr 15 mins | 6SP |
| Admire Handiwork (bookshelf) | 18 mins | 20 mins | 23 mins | 4SP |
| Ask about Wellspring Library (Johnny Zest) | 30 mins | 4SP | ||
| Take an Exhausted Nap (couch) | 30 mins | 34 mins | 38 mins | 4SP |
| Take Library Photos (bookshelf) | 30 mins | 34 mins | 38 mins | 4SP |
| Upload 19 Plans (computer) | 7 hrs 30 mins each | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 23 mins each | 361SP |
| Clear 76 Discarded Lemon Zest (19 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 7 hrs 30 mins each | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 23 mins each | 209SP |
| SKIP ALL: 363SP |
REWARD: 10LP, 12SP and 1 Mystery Key
Once Day 13’s tasks are complete you can wait for the next day or use SP to start early
| Day 14 Tasks | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Check In with Johnny Zest | 1 hr | 6SP | ||
| Dance with Johnny Zest | 21 mins | 4SP | ||
| Declare Library Open (bookshelf) | 30 mins | 34 mins | 38 mins | 4SP |
| Update Johnny Zest on Progress | 15 mins | 4SP | ||
| Renovation Conversation (phone) | 36 mins | 41 mins | 45 mins | 4SP |
| Joke around with Johnny Zest | 30 mins | 4SP | ||
| Listen to 21 Public Opinions (phone) | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 30 mins each | 10 hrs 38 mins each | 441SP |
| Find 105 Missing Nails (21 sims)(quick complete to find extra) | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 30 mins each | 10 hrs 38 mins each | 315SP |
| Invest in Wellspring Library TIP: if you are using SP just skip this task as it costs the same without the wait time | Incredible Investment: 30 mins (costs 44SP) | Token Investment: 1 hr (costs S1,763,000) (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 44SP | |
| SKIP ALL: 483SP |
REWARD: S50,000, 15LP, 20SP and 3 Mystery Keys
If you complete day’s 9 to 14 (each within 24 hours) you will unlock the Extra Zesty Prizes which contains 2 outfits for female adults, 1 Chimney, 2 Clothes Lines and 2 Mystery Keys:
Chimneys and Fireplaces Section: Brown Tudor Chimney (51SP)
Outdoor Furniture Section: Green (S119,000) and White (12SP) Clothes Lines
Once you have completed the whole 10 day event you will unlock the Wellspring Library Template which can be placed in Simtown or Sim Springs. You don’t have to complete this event in the time limit to unlock this template. This template is available on a standard and a premium residence under the driveway homes tab (if you build it on the Wellspring Library lot in Sim Springs you will be building the standard as that lot is 18×18) the first one is free, after this it will cost simoleons depending on how many houses you have already built.
If you build it in Sim Springs it will on the community lot so your sims cannot live there but if you build in Simtown your sims will be able to live at the library as it will be a normal house lot:
Standard:
The premium residence template is double the size and includes more bookcases and desks:
Watch my house tour of Wellspring Library here
Do I have to use the Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template
You also unlock:
Lighting Section: Black (S89,000) and Brass (8LP) Tudor Hanging Lamps
Windows Section: White (S88,900) and Walnut (8SP) Tudor Panelled
Doors Section: Brass (S105,000) and Silver (9LP) Foyer Double
Stairs Section: Oak (S178,000) and Ash (22LP) Bookish Stairs
Bay Windows Section: Double Oak (S915,000) and Ash (95LP) Reading Nooks
Outdoor Furniture Section: Suburban Green (S350,000) White (40LP) Putting Mats
Neighbourhood Tasks
Once all 4 lots are complete you will reach the neighbourhood rank of Ghost Town and another tutorial will begin:
Watch my Neighbourhood Tasks Walkthrough here
- View Neighbourhood Ranking (from the overview)
The aim now is to complete Neighbourhood tasks to raise your neighbourhood ranking and earn rewards!
NOTE: you will not be able to complete Neighbourhood tasks until you have completed all 4 lots
- View next Neighbourhood Ranking (back in the overview click on the green arrow to view all the rankings:
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- Ghost Town
- Adequate
- Amazing
- Dazzling
- Ultimate
- View Ultimate Neighbourhood Prize (click on the magnifying glass next to the medals to view the prizes)
The prizes you can earn are:
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- Ghost Town- Apathetic (Sim Springs Happiness Level) Grass Seedlings and Pink Saplings (both visual changes to Sandy Suburbs) hairstyle and outfit for female adult sims
- Adequate- Small Trees and Grass Seedlings (visual changes to Sandy Suburbs) and S1,000
- Amazing- Gravel Roads and Small Trees (visual changes to Sandy Suburbs) Sims will use Study Desks autonomously (on their own) S1,500 and 1LP
- Dazzling- Neighbourhood Light Poles, Grass Seedlings and Small Trees (visual changes to Sandy Suburbs) Sims will use Computers autonomously (on their own) S2,000 and 1SP
- Ultimate- Neighbourhood Landmark, Improved Roads and Neighbourhood Footpaths (visual changes to Sandy Suburbs) Sims will Read Books autonomously (on their own) S8,000, 2LP, 2SP and 1 Mystery Key
- View Neighbourhood Tasks
Once you complete all the tasks listed you will level up to the next ranking. There is no time limit to complete these tasks.
- View Sim Springs Happiness
At the top of the overview there are smiley faces, when you complete a certain amount of neighbourhood tasks your happiness level will increase and you unlock more prizes
NOTE: this is the happiness level for the whole of Sim Springs, completing just the first neighbourhood (Sandy Suburbs) will not complete any happiness milestone, you will need to wait for future Sim Springs event to unlock these
- View a Sim Springs Happiness Prize (click on the magnifying glass)
You will need to complete a certain amount of Neighbourhood tasks to level up the Sim Springs Happiness:
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- Content- 55 Neighbourhood Tasks
- Optimistic- 105 Neighbourhood Tasks
- Exuberant- 175 Neighbourhood Tasks
- Sim-sational- 250 Neighbourhood Tasks
Once you reach these milestones you will earn prizes:
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- Content- Improved Highway and Birds in Sim Springs (visual changes to Sim Springs) S5,000 and 1 Mystery Key
- Optimistic- More Birds in Sim Springs and Basic Canal (visual changes to Sim Springs) S10,000, 10LP and 1 Mystery Key
- Exuberant- More Birds in Sim Springs and Completed Canal (visual changes to Sim Springs) S20,000, 10SP and 1 Mystery Key
- Sim-sational- Sim Limit Increased by 1, More Birds in Sim Springs, Large Trees and Durable Roads (visual changes to Sim Springs) S30,000, 15LP, 15SP, 3 Mystery Keys, 4 hairstyles, 4 outfits and 4 shoes for female adult sims
- Start a Neighbourhood Task
Sandy Suburbs Tasks:
| Ghost Town to Adequate | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S64,000 at Sandy Suburbs (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 2SP | |||
| Place 60 Bookshelves in Sandy Suburbs | 1SP | |||
| Place 15 Beds in Sandy Suburbs | 1SP | |||
| Chat with 2 Neighbours (phone)(can use multiple sims) | 7 hrs each | 8 hrs each | 8 hrs 45 mins each | 36SP |
| Wash off Sand 2 times (plant) (can use multiple sims) | 7 hrs each | 8 hrs each | 8 hrs 45 mins each | 36SP |
| Adequate to Amazing | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S96,000 at Sandy Suburbs (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 2SP | |||
| Place 15 TV’s in Sandy Suburbs | 1SP | |||
| Place 20 Couches in Sandy Suburbs | 1SP | |||
| Chat with 3 Neighbours (phone)(can use multiple sims) | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 30 mins each | 10 hrs 38 mins each | 63SP |
| Suggest 3 Neighbourhood Improvements (computer) (can use multiple sims) | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 30 mins each | 10 hrs 38 mins each | 63SP |
| Have 3 Sandy Naps (couch) (can use multiple sims) | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 30 mins each | 10 hrs 38 mins each | 63SP |
| Wash off Sand 3 times (plant) (can use multiple sims) | 8 hrs 30 mins each | 9 hrs 30 mins each | 10 hrs 38 mins each | 63SP |
| Amazing to Dazzling | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S128,000 at Sandy Suburbs (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 3SP | |||
| Place 20 Dining Tables in Sandy Suburbs | 1SP | |||
| Place 85 Dining Chairs in Sandy Suburbs | 1SP | |||
| Chat with 4 Neighbours (phone)(can use multiple sims) | 13 hrs 30 mins each | 15 hrs each | 16 hrs 53 mins each | 118SP |
| Suggest 4 Neighbourhood Improvements (computer) (can use multiple sims) | 13 hrs 30 mins each | 15 hrs each | 16 hrs 53 mins each | 118SP |
| Browse 4 Photo Albums (bookshelf) (can use multiple sims) | 13 hrs 30 mins each | 15 hrs each | 16 hrs 53 mins each | 118SP |
| Look at 4 Llamas (tree) (can use multiple sims) | 13 hrs 30 mins each | 15 hrs each | 16 hrs 53 mins each | 118SP |
| Have 4 Sandy Naps (couch) (can use multiple sims) | 13 hrs 30 mins each | 15 hrs each | 16 hrs 53 mins each | 118SP |
| Wash off Sand 4 times (plant) (can use multiple sims) | 13 hrs 30 mins each | 15 hrs each | 16 hrs 53 mins each | 118SP |
| Dazzling to Ultimate | Time (3 Star Rating) | 2 Star Rating | 1 Star Rating | Skip Cost |
| Spend S176,500 at Sandy Suburbs (may be less if you are at a lower level) | 9SP | |||
| Place 250 Windows in Sandy Suburbs | 1SP | |||
| Place 100 Doors in Sandy Suburbs | 1SP | |||
| Chat with 5 Neighbours (phone)(can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Suggest 5 Neighbourhood Improvements (computer) (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Browse 5 Photo Albums (bookshelf) (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Assess 5 Styles (mirror) (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Prepare 5 Chicken Soups (stove) (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Watch the Game 5 times (TV) (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Look at 5 Llamas (tree) (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Have 5 Sandy Naps (couch) (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Wash off Sand 5 times (plant) (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
| Organise 5 Fridges (can use multiple sims) | 1 day each | 1 day 3 hrs each | 1 day 6 hrs each | 210SP |
Buying Boosts
You can spend real money to help you complete these events, there are 2 options:
Budget Toolbox (this is for the lot you are currently completing only):
- 50% Lower Time Requirements
- 50% Less Sims Required
- 30% Cheaper ‘Skip Wait’ (skip to start the next day early cost)
- The 1 hour daily task auto completed (probably Check in with Johnny)
Jumbo Toolbox (this is for all 4 lots in Sandy Suburbs from when you purchase it):
- 50% Lower Time Requirements
- 50% Less Sims Required
- 30% Cheaper ‘Skip Wait’ (skip to start the next day early cost)
- The 1 hour daily task auto completed (probably Check in with Johnny)
- The missed day penalties are 20% cheaper
- One colour variant of Johnny Zest’s suit for male adult sims in wardrobe and create a sim (top, pants, shoes, and his glasses)
With the Jumbo Toolbox you also get benefits to help you complete the Neighbourhood Tasks for Sandy Suburbs too:
- 15% Less Sims Required for Neighbourhood Tasks
- 15% Off Lot Event Spend Goals for Neighbourhood Tasks
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Sim Springs? You can find the bus stop near the Science Lab, click on this to get to Sim Springs:
Why can’t I start this event? You need to be at level 20 or above to be able to begin this. This event is very expensive so it is best to start it when you have completed everything else in the game so you can afford it.
Do I have to start it straight away? No, there is no rush to begin but once you do complete the tutorial the 10 day time limit will begin.
What is the difference between house lots and community lots? Sims cannot live in community lots. You will also be able to place all items from one section of buy mode in the community lot for free, in Sandy Suburbs this is the living room section.
What happens if I don’t complete in time? You can still complete this event even if you don’t complete in the 10 day time limit to get the Grand Prize house template, you just won’t get the Zesty Prizes and you may have to pay ‘deadline extensions’ if you fall behind.
I don’t understand the Zest Zone? Day 8, 9 and 10 are the Zest Zone and you will earn an extra prize at the end of the event if you manage to complete day’s 8, 9 and 10 in 24 hours each (you don’t have to complete all 3 days in 24 hours, you have 24 hours for day 8, then 24 hours for day 9 etc)
What are Mystery Keys? Mystery Keys are usually earned from completing weekly tasks, they can then be spent in the Mystery Box Shop to unlock prizes, read this post for more information
How do I go back to Simtown? You can use the bus stop in Sim Springs or use the buttons at the bottom like you normally would to navigate around town.
Do I have to use the House Templates given during the event? No, you can keep the house you have been creating during the event but there is always the option to demolish that house and replace it with the template
I’ve completed everything, why hasn’t my Sim Springs Happiness level increased? This is the happiness level for the whole of Sim Springs, completing just the first neighbourhood (Sandy Suburbs) will not complete any happiness milestone, you will need to wait for future Sim Springs event to unlock these
Guide to Sim Springs: Sandy Suburbs:
GLITCH: there are so many glitches in this update including the game crashing when you try to visit another Sandy Suburbs lot, most players are having this issue and the makers are working on a fix.
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How do you “wash sand off plants”? I’ve clicked on every plant I could find in sandy springs, but I can’t seem to find this option. I’m trying to raise my Neighborhood Ranking…
You will need to place a plant from the trees, plants and flowers section of buy mode. I used the barrelled flowers which cost S500.
Hello, i have a question about the tree saplings and the grass prizes that i get from sandy suburbs. Is there a way for me to access them to apply them, or do they happen automatically?
They are added automatically.
I have finished the 4 lots in Sandy Suburbs. I can’t seem to get the neighborhood update to work. Do I have to wait for the next neighborhood to proceed with this?
I’m not sure what you mean by neighbourhood update? Sandy Suburbs is the only one currently available.
I have a major emergency! I am a Fire User currently working on Wellspring Library Day 8. This morning I started tasks but unfortunately will be unable to finish! Mirrors have disappeared from all my Sims houses, inventory, and the Promotions R US store. How can I admit past mistakes from a mirror when all my mirrors are gone and you can’t purchase any because they are not showing up. I am not willing to spend anymore real money to buy points to complete this task, I spent too much working around previous bugs in SIM Springs. EA ignores Fire users Support Requests and never once have I been compensated for lost time. I emailed them asking for 168 points to skip the bugged task, but so far, all I have gotten is a auto generated email! It would be nice if they would at least post an acknowledgement of the issue on social media to assure me and others that we will get something for our lost time and progress towards the Extra Zesty Prize!
That isn’t good! I have passed on your concerns about being ignored and received a reply; if you have twitter can you contact @SimGuruMegz (twitter.com/Simgurumegz) so she can look into it for you. If you don’t have twitter let me know and I’ll find out what else can be done.
Good news, I was able to find mirrors.
When will a new update include additional Sims Springs events?
Sim Springs events take a long time to make so it will be added when they have finished it.
If you have free items still not on inventory (the items that you get free as a reward from other quests), you can use that to tasks that needs to spend simoleons, so you dont have to actually spend anything.
How are we expected to finish some of these quest with more than eight hours out of twenty-four consisting of eleven people and only ten can be a the house at a time. And on top of that the rest of the task have to be done as well. We are not up for 24hrs straight. Even when I do the longer quests at night, sometimes it doesn’t meet the time limit. Its a little frustrating knowing that I decided to put my self first and because of it, I had lost money to pay for the pricey extensions. Its slightly hard to make to make enough money, even with the prizes because most of your sims is always busy finishing another quest whether it has a time limit or not and aren’t available to work. Unlike the VIPs, I am broke, I can’t afford the special quirks they get. I really love and enjoy this game so much, but some of the things in the game will have you trying to work like a celebrity who has at least ten schedules within twelve hours and five more for the next twelve with absolutely no breaks between them.
I agree with you about a lot of these quests and events being very hard to complete in time when you have a life! But once you have finished the first house you can have sims in both houses completing these tasks so you can have 11 sims completing it at once, 10 in one house and 1 in the other house.
Im sorry if you have answered this already. However I was wondering if this side of town (sim springs) offers premium lots? Im about to start the arid apartments and to get the premium lots I’ve been building on sim town and building up the lots that were given to us in sim springs.This is weird to me because I want to utilize sim springs and also Im running out of premium lots Im sim town.
Unfortunately the premium house lots can only be built in simtown.
Thanks for your post! As always, it’s of tremendous help to me 🙂 I also want to say… what a ridiculous amount of doors and (especially) windows that you need to place going from Dazzling to Ultimate! 😅
I know! Who needs that many windows?!
i am way past level 20, however there isn’t a bus stop in sim town to take me to sim springs. I’m not sure why this is but if someone could tell me I’d be grateful as i really want to complete this! I would have thought there’d be an update but i can’t see anything.
Can you find out which version of the app your device is running? It may be that your device no longer gets updates of the game so this won’t be available unfortunately.
Is there a way to get the community lots buildings if you’ve missed the deadline?
For the Sandy Suburbs event you get the community lot even if you don’t complete the event in time, you just have to complete it.
Hi there it doesn’t give me the option for the sim to think about the potential from a couch why is this 😦 iv completed all of the other tasks for day 1
Are you still having trouble with this task?
If we demolish the lots we have and build the free buildings that we received after finishing a lot, would it complete the neighborhood tasks where you have to place a certain amount of beds, dining tables, libraries, etc.?
It won’t complete it as there isn’t enough items in those houses but it will add to the total you need.
I have had 7 people at the library overnite to finish one if the tasks. 3 times now I get up in the morning & they are all back home & the task is not finished. I have contacted support & they helped the first time, but get no response any longer. Its so frustrating
What device are you playing on?
If I use Living Room items from my inventory at the community lot does that mean I can’t get them back for other properties?
If you go to a different house the version you purchased will still be in your inventory
I m currently on day 3 wellspring library. The Free section in home store is great. But i want to confirm that if i place the free items now in the lot, would i be able to to access them / sell them after the event ends? Would they be mine or snot sellable?
If you place free items on this lot then you can’t sell them once the event ends, when you store them they will be deleted.
I’m stuck on wash sand off plants, I’ve tried nearly every plant including the barrels and it doesn’t give the option
Are you using an adult sim for this?
I have accidentally started this when im still busy with other quests and progression. How do i cancel?
Unfortunately you cannot cancel this but you can just leave it for now, you will probably have to pay a penalty to move on when you are ready to start it and miss out on some prizes but it will still be there when you are ready to complete it.
Where can I build premium lots? And is there more than 4 lots in tumbleweed Terrance once complete? And Thank you so much for all you do. I’ve been using your posts since I played as a kid nearly a decade ago and they’ve helped so so much. We appreciate your work!
Premium lots can be built in simtown (they are the lots with the yellow house symbol on them that look larger than normal sized lots)
There are only 4 lots in sandy suburbs in total but there are now two other sim springs events with 4 more lots in each
You’re welcome and that’s great, I’m glad they have helped!
Sorry I have to repeat my comment because I did not enter my email so I can get notified. In your personal preference, is it ok to build the reward template house in the simstown or in the simspring..? I notice lots in the simsprings are standard only . Thanks
Personally I would build them in sim springs because the premium versions mostly aren’t more interesting than the standard version so it is best to keep your premium lots for more exciting builds.
Hi! I am stuck on wash palms and talk to neighbors. Can you tell me how to do tht,please? I tried 2 diffsrent phones and none worked for talking to neighbors. Thanks!
You will need to use a phone in sandy suburbs to talk to neighbours.
I had to go to a home lot and place a tree.
They should tell you that the task has to be completed at a home lot and not the library…
Thanks anyway 🙂
It can be completed at the library lot if you have a tree there.
Hi! I suspect the answer is no, but if I demolish the wellsprings library lot after I’ve ends, and rebuild something there, will I still have the free council can place anything from living room ability? (I accidentally let it eat my 5 minute lot and I want that back!)
Yes you will, building anything on this lot will give you the free living room section.
How do you get past exuberant to sim-sational in neighborhood tasks.
You need to wait to unlock the next sims springs event to increase your happiness to reach sim-sational.
Currently on sim springs library. Am I supposed to buy 19 computers and find room for them to finish on time?
yes you won’t complete on time if you don’t have all sims complete this at the same time.
Thanks. That’s really frustrating. I already have so many refrigerators, phones, bookshelves and mirrors spread throughout sandy suburbs. I may just have to pay for the extension on this one.