Christmas has arrived in simtown! Once you update The Sims Freeplay to the Lakehouse Christmas update you will receive a daily Christmas gift from the 6th-11th December this post shows you the prizes you unlock, the prizes are the same as previous years but I will update if the order has changed once I receive them:
Day 1: Free Xmas Door
Day 2: Free Xmas Oval Window
Day 3: Free Xmas Couch
Day 4: Free Wide Xmas Window
Day 5:Free Xmas Wallpaper
Day 6: Free Xmas Double Window
The Hearth of Stone 2019 Christmas Quest will begin on the 12th December, check out my post here to plan ahead and make sure you can complete in the 13 day time limit to unlock the Lakehouse!
Early Access to Beta Provided by EA/ Firemonkeys (Presented by EA GameChangers)
THIS QUEST IS NOW OVER
Your sims are just waiting to see what disaster will occur this Christmas, join them for this 13 day quest from the 12th December! There are 13 sets of goals to complete in the 13 day time limit so there is a set of goals to complete each day, if you complete the quest in the time limit you win the spectacular lakehouse template! Make sure you update your game to the 2019 lake house Christmas update to be able to start this quest
You have to wait between completing each set so you complete one set per day, after completing a set you have to wait for a certain amount of time before being able to continue with the quest (the time varies depending on how long you take) unless you are behind then you will move straight onto the next set once you have completed the previous.
TIP: there are lots of tasks that need to be done more than once, this year you can use LP to skip all these tasks or you can still use the maximum sims you can to complete the task but remember if you just use one sim you will run out of time
NOTE: these are the times from the early access version, I will update the post as I complete the quest if anything has changed
Times may vary depending on the star rating an item has.
First set: Complete the first set of goals to unlock the Beige Diamond Rug (at the end of the post you can find all the information and pictures of all the prizes)
Inspect surroundings from the X- 2 minutes
Call another sim about Christmas- 4 minutes (on a phone)
Have cinnamon tea- 8 minutes (you will need to buy a kettle first from the kitchen section if you don’t already have one)
Ponder Christmas problems- 1 hour 16 minutes (on a couch)
Plan Christmas precautions on phone 8 times- 2 hours 40 minutes (can skip all for 14LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Place 4 Christmas decorations (from featured tab of home store)(can skip all for 10LP but the glowing Reindeer can be brought for S500 each)
Give Christmas present- 3 hours (select interaction on another sim)
Build a snowman from the X- 2 hours 40 minutes
Call Cirrus from a phone- 56 minutes
FIRST SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 2 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the first set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the first set)
Second set: Complete the second set of goals to unlock the Thin Black Chandelier
Meet Cirrus in the park (send a sim to the park)
Talk to Cirrus at the park- 20 minutes
Ask Cirrus to crank up power- 50 minutes
Crank weather machine up to 11- 1 hour 30 minutes
Inspect the sky from the X- 3 hours
Reassure Cirrus- 30 minutes
Send your sim home
Sleep it off- 1 hour 20 minutes (in a bed)
Check phone for missed call- 8 minutes
Research phone numbers on computer 9 times- 3 hours 10 minutes (can skip all for 5LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Speculate about S.C.- 24 minutes (in a chair) (surely it has got to be Santa!)
SECOND SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 3 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the second set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the second set)
Third set– Complete the third set of goals to unlock the Oak Heritage Stool
Call mysterious number- 8 minutes
Have 10 sims make extra hot coffee- 4 hours 30 minutes (using a coffee machine)(can skip all for 34LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Play in the snow with Santa- 2 hours 40 minutes (select interaction on Santa)
Have a snowball fight with Santa- 1 hour 20 minutes (select interaction on Santa)
Watch TV with Santa- 1 hour 20 minutes (select option on TV)
Say goodbye to Santa- 2 minutes (select interaction on Santa)
Watch next season with Santa- 3 hours 10 minutes (on TV)
Prepare cottage pie- 24 minutes (on a stove)
Give cottage pie to Santa- 30 minutes
THIRD SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 4 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the third set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the third set)
Fourth set: Complete the fourth set of goals to unlock the Green Xmas Wreath
Demand Santa leaves- 15 seconds (select interaction on Santa)
Have 12 sims complain about Santa- 3 hours 10 minutes (on a phone)(can skip all for 31LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Relax on a couch- 4 minutes
Call missed number- 8 minutes
Send your sim to the nightclub
Convince Santa to leave- 1 hour (Santa has some moves!! I love the breakdancing Santa interaction!)
Have 2 sims dance with Santa- 1 hour (select option on DJ Decks)(can skip all for 2LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Pull the plug on the music- 45 minutes (select option on DJ Decks)
Send your sim home
Contemplate Santa’s words- 15 minutes (select interaction on Santa)
FOURTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 5 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the fourth set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the fourth set)
Fifth set: Complete the fifth set of goals to unlock the Compact Walnut Coffee Table
Ask Santa about Santa Senior- 15 minutes
Ask to borrow Santa’s phone- 20 minutes
Pickpocket Santa’s phone- 3 hours 20 minutes
Call Mrs Claus- 45 minutes (click on X at house)
Meet Mrs Claus in the park
Talk to Mrs Claus in the park- 1 hour
Consult with Mrs Claus in the park- 55 minutes
Prepare Christmas cookies 14 times- 4 hours (on a stove)(can skip all for 8LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Give Santa Christmas cookies- 45 minutes
Ask Santa for favour- 2 hours
FIFTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 6 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the fifth set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the fifth set)
Sixth set: Complete the sixth set of goals to unlock the Lakehouse Hallway pack
Meet Mrs Claus in the park
Go to the Lake House (select the option on the sleigh in the park)
Admire the area- 15 minutes (on the X) (this is the house you unlock if you complete the whole quest in the time limit)
Introduce your sim to Santa Senior- 45 minutes
Check on Santa- 1 hour (if you can’t find Santa at the Lake House click on him on the simtracker and he will return to the Lake House)
Go ice skating on the frozen lake with Santa- 1 hour 40 minutes
Make snow angels with Santa- 2 hours
Clear 4 branches at the Lake House- 4 hours (can skip all for 10LP, the task will complete but the branches won’t be removed- need to earn LP quickly?)
Report progress to Santa Senior- 15 minutes
Report back to Santa- 20 minutes
Get motivated with Santa- 5 hours 30 minutes (select the interaction on Santa)
SIXTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 7 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the sixth set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the sixth set)
Seventh set: Complete the seventh set of goals to unlock the Pine (actually Walnut) Heritage Dining pack
Make holiday eggnog- 1 hour 40 minutes (on a 3 star stove, takes 2 hours 10 minutes on the stove in the Lake House)
Check on the Lake House roast- 25 minutes (can only be done using the stove in the Lake House)
Pick fresh spices from plants 17 times- 5 hours 30 minutes/4 hours 30 minutes (can skip all for 58LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Add spices to roast- 1 hour 50 minutes (on Lake House stove)
Check in on Santa- 45 minutes
Vacuum the Lake House- 10 minutes (using vacuum in corner)
Wash the dishes- 2 hours 30 minutes (it is a shame that sink isn’t a prize in this quest!)
Check on the Lake House roast- 2 hours
Turn up the heat on the Lake House stove- 15 minutes (this isn’t going to end well!)
Give Santa Senior an update- 30 minutes
Give praise to Santa- 1 hour 10 minutes
SEVENTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 8 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the seventh set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the seventh set)
Eighth set: Complete the eighth set of goals to unlock the Oak (actually Walnut again) Heritage Sofa Pack
Pace impatiently- 1 hour 5 minutes (select the interaction on Santa)
Go to Santa’s workshop (using the sleigh)
Ask Pepper about the elf strike- 2 hours 40 minutes
Investigate the workshop fireplace- 25 minutes
Find 19 pieces of firewood from trees- 3 hours 20 minutes (can skip all for 12LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Light the fireplace in Santa’s workshop- 1 hour 30 minutes
Search letter pile for power bill- 2 hours 30 minutes
Talk to Pepper- 15 minutes
Talk to Santa- 30 minutes (use the sleigh to go back to the Lake House)
Search for Santa suit in wardrobe- 1 hour 20 minutes
Talk to Pepper- 1 hour 10 minutes (use the sleigh to go back to the workshop)
EIGHTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 9 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the eighth set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the eighth set)
Ninth set: Complete the ninth set of goals to unlock the Lake House Bedroom pack
Give inspirational speech as Santa- 3 hours 10 minutes (click on X) (only adult sims can do this)
Give the elves a ‘ho ho ho’- 4 hours (click on X)(only adult sims can do this)
Have 20 sims research toys- 4 hours 30 minutes (using a computer)(can skip all for 68LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Send all sims at the workshop home (use the sleigh to go to the park)
Return to the Lake House (using the sleigh in the park)
Investigate strange smell- 5 minutes (click on X)
Retrieve roast- 15 minutes (from Lake House stove)
Panic at the Lake House- 2 hours (on the stove)
Fess up to Santa- 10 minutes
Explain the situation to Santa- 20 minutes
Investigate anomaly (the portal)- 15 minutes
Listen to the Ice Queen- 1 hour 40 minutes
Apologise to the Ice Queen- 2 hours
NINTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 10 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the ninth set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the ninth set)
Tenth set: Complete the tenth set of goals to unlock the Heritage Windows pack
Beg Ice Queen for forgiveness- 2 hours 15 minutes
Go to the park (using the sleigh)
Kick the sleigh- 3 hours
Set weather machine to regular snow- 1 hour 10 minutes
Have 22 sims make defrosting coffee- 3 hours (using a coffee machine)(can skip for 37LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Have steaming hot shower- 1 hour 8 minutes
Pour coffee on weather machine- 35 minutes
Set weather machine to regular snow- 1 hour
Connect backup power to weather machine- 10 minutes
Celebrate at the sleigh- 3 hours 15 minutes
TENTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 11 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the tenth set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the tenth set)
Eleventh set: Complete the eleventh set to unlock the Heritage Doors pack
Go to the Ice Castle (using the sleigh)
Investigate Frost Blaster 5000- 1 hour 45 minutes
Call Cirrus from the X- 3 hours 45 minutes
Annoy Cirrus with 23 phone calls- 6 hours (using a phone)(can skip all for 34LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Run diagnostics on the Frost Blaster 5000- 2 hours 40 minutes
Thank Cirrus- 15 minutes
Go to the Lake House (using the sleigh)
Beg Mrs Claus for help- 3 hours
Act cool in a mirror- 1 hour 20 minutes
ELEVENTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 12 (come back tomorrow for the next set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the next set, the time depends on when you completed the eleventh set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the eleventh set)
Twelfth set: Complete the twelfth set to unlock the Hearth and Home Set
Enthuse to Mrs Claus- 45 minutes
Apologise to Mrs Claus- 30 minutes
Send 25 good apology examples from computers- 5 hours (can skip all for 85LP- need to earn LP quickly?)
Teach Santa good apology skills- 1 hour (select interaction on Santa)
Talk to Pepper- 15 minutes (if you can’t find Pepper at the Lake House click on them on the simtracker and they will return to the Lake House)
Mention negotiations to Santa Senior- 1 hour 15 minutes
Encourage Santa Senior- 50 minutes
Suggest letter writing to Santa Senior- 45 minutes
Watch Santa Senior deliver letter- 2 hours 20 minutes (select interaction on Santa Senior)
Sing carols at the Lake House- 2 hours 20 minutes (using the piano)
TWELFTH SET IS COMPLETE
Wait for day 13 (come back tomorrow for the final set of goals, you need to wait a certain amount of time to start the last set, the time depends on when you completed the twelfth set but you can start the next day early by skipping the day break for a large amount of social points) NOTE: you will not get this goal if you are behind in completing the goals, it will go straight to the next goal once you complete the twelfth set)
Thirteenth set: Complete the final set to unlock the Lake House and Bay Windows
Go to the Ice Castle (using the sleigh)
Write 28 Christmas letters- 4 hours 30 minutes (click on a dining chair at a table)(can skip all for 95LP- need to earn LP quickly?)(way too many sims needed for the final day!)
Have 28 sims brew hot chocolate- 5 hours 30 minutes (using a stove)(can skip all for 43LP- need to earn LP quickly?)(28 sims again?!)
Call Santa from the X at the Ice Castle- 2 hours
Greet Santa at the Ice Castle- 1 hour 10 minutes
Cheer on the Ice Queen- 3 hours 20 minutes (select the interaction on the Ice Queen)
Celebrate with Santa- 2 hours 40 minutes
Explain to Santa Senior- 1 hour (at Ice Castle)
Appreciate the moment with the Ice Queen- 45 minutes (select the interaction on the Ice Queen)
If you completed this quest in the time limit you will be able to build the Lakehouse in your Simtown, keep reading for information and pictures of all the prizes you unlock in this quest
You cannot complete this quest or earn the prizes once the quest is over
Watch my walkthrough of this quest here:
Prizes
THE FIRST ONE OF EACH PRIZE IS FREE
First Set: Beige Diamond Rug
Found in the rugs section, first one is free then they cost S40,000 each
Can be found in the living room and chimneys and fireplaces sections
Brown Stone Chimney (S550,000) Walnut Stone Fireplace (S510,000) Xmas Walnut Fireplace (S510,000)
The chimney needs to be placed on the exterior (outside) of the house, you can only place the chimney on the ground floor (or on a balcony) and cannot place it if there is something in the way above where you want to place it (red squares will appear)
You will be able to build the Christmas Lakehouse on a standard or premium residence, the first one is free, after that the cost in simoleons depends on how many houses you have already built
Once unlocked you can also use the canoe, snow angel mounds and ice skates outside the lakehouse:
The only difference between the lakehouse on a standard and a premium residence is the patio area on the premium is longer, there is also a patio table and chairs and trees on the premium residence
There is enough room on the premium to build a guest house, if I manage to unlock this house I think I will add a bed and breakfast or hotel in this area
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