The Sims Freeplay- How Much Time Does Each Quest Take To Complete?

March 8, 2016March 18, 2022 weightlessmagic1 Comment

I have been asked many times if I could add to each post how long each quest takes to complete if you did each task back to back, I decided it would be easier to just list them all in one post, that way I can just add a link to each post.

THIS MAY NOT BE ACCURATE FOR YOU- Four things to remember:

You may be using a lower star rated item (which takes longer) so this will not be as accurate for you
If a quest involves building a place I cannot add in how long it will take because the time taken depends on how many buildings you already have built, this will be stated next to the time on this post
Times may change- every update each quest seems to change slightly so the times may not be accurate if no one has told me of the changes to a quest I cannot update this post (all times are correct for the latest version I have posted)
Some quests have two versions at the moment so please read the quest post to find out which version you have

Bread Winner– 16 minutes 21 seconds

Money Grows on Trees– 1 hour

Love Is In The Air:

Version 1- 44 minutes 43 seconds
Version 2- 14 hours 24 minutes 46 seconds

Time limit- 2 days

Two and a Half Sims:

Version 1- 1 day 12 minutes

Time limit- 2 days

Version 2- 1 day 6 hours 57 minutes

Time limit- 3 days

Ocean View Estate:

Version 1- 14 hours 8 minutes 7 seconds
Version 2- 16 hours 19 seconds

Time limit- 2 days

Neither version includes time taken to build the real estate agency as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

The Mysterious Island– 18 hours 53 minutes 19 second

Time limit- 3 days

Does not include the time taken to build the bridge as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

Raiders of the Lost Artifacts– 21 hours 38 minutes 48 seconds

Time limit- 2 days

This does not include the time taken to find the third artifact as it varies but it shouldn’t take you too long!

Need for Steed:

Version 1- 23 hours 53 minutes 5 seconds

Time limit- 2 days

Version 2- 1 day 19 hours 44 minutes

Time limit- 7 days

Neither version includes time taken to build the stables as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

I have also included the times for clearing the stable as it would be if you had 8 sims clearing it at one time which is 10 hours, it would take you 1 day 5 hours 5 minutes and 30 seconds if you only used one sim to clean it

A Quest for Toddlers:

Version 1- 22 hours 49 minutes 1 second

Time limit- 2 days

Version 2- 1 day 14 hours 4 minutes 55 seconds

Time limit- 5 days

All Going Swimmingly:

Version 1- 16 hours 35 minutes 48 seconds

Time limit- 2 days

Version 2- 2 days 15 hours 35 minutes 18 seconds

Time limit- 6 days

Neither version includes time taken to build the swim center as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

Hidden Unicorn:

Version 1- 1 day 15 hours 45 minutes 38 seconds

Time limit- 3 days

Version 2- 3 days 22 hours 48 minutes

Time limit- 6 days

In Da Clubhouse:

Version 1- 1 day 7 hours 33 minutes 29 seconds
Version 2- 1 day 21 hours 21 minutes 32 seconds

Time limit- 3 days

Preparing for Preteens:

Version 1- 1 day 7 hours 12 minutes 24 seconds
Version 2- 3 days 10 hours 29 minutes

Neither version includes time taken to build the elementary school as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

Sous Judgemental:

Version 1- 1 day 1 hour 40 minutes 36 seconds

Time limit- 3 days

Version 2- 1 day 10 minutes 36 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Neither version includes time taken to build the restaurant as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

An Alien Concept: Weather Machine:

Version 1- 1 day 6 hours 48 minutes 32 seconds

Time limit- 2 days

Version 2- 4 days 19 hours 49 minutes 2 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Neither version includes time taken to form the friendship with Osiris but that will only add on a few extra minutes

Multi Story Renovations:

Version 1- 2 day 2 hours 59 minutes 6 seconds
Version 2- 5 days 34 minutes 48 seconds

Time limit- 6 days

Neither version includes time taken to build the community center as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

Teenagers:

Version 1- 2 days 19 hours 35 minutes 42 seconds
Version 2- 3 days 2 hours 5 minutes 42 seconds

There was only one difference between versions for this quest so you may have noticed only one version is shown in the post, the only difference is the task talk to a tree on a housing lot, in version 1 it takes 5 hours 30 minutes and in version 2 it takes 12 hours

Higher Education:

Version 1- 1 day 20 hours 26 minutes 30 seconds
Version 2- 2 days 15 hours 56 minutes 30 seconds

Neither version includes time taken to build the town hall if you haven’t already as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

The Pirate and His Goddess:

Version 1- 2 days 17 hours 23 minutes 42 seconds

Time limit- 4 days

Version 2- 5 days 11 hours 46 minutes 30 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Road to Fame– 11 hours 40 minutes

Time limit- 7 days

The back to back times for this quest only go up to write a song as it is impossible to say how long it will take you to complete the rest of the tasks as for those you need to complete the teen idol hobby

Adulthood:

Version 1- 3 days 33 minutes 5 seconds
Version 2- 3 days 14 hours 15 minutes 5 seconds

Time limit- 6 days

Ghost Hunters:

Version 1- 2 days 18 hours 3 minutes 25 seconds

Time limit- 4 days

Version 2- 4 days 11 hours 2 minutes

Time limit- 7 days

Seniors:

Version 1- 3 days 14 hours 50 minutes 10 seconds

Time limit- 4 days

Version 2- 4 days 3 hours 20 minutes 58 seconds

Time limit- 6 days

Neither version includes time taken to build the snow park if you haven’t already as it varies depending on how many places you have already built

Bird Feeding:

Version 1- 3 days 4 hours 19 minutes 30 seconds

Time limit- 4 days

Version 2- 5 days 20 hours 49 minutes

Time limit- 6 days

In Stitches:

Version 1- 2 days 23 hours 42 minutes 4 seconds

Time limit- 4 days

Version 2- 4 days 17 hours 59 minutes 1 second

Time limit- 6 days

Life Dreams and Legacies– 2 days 18 hours 20 minutes 4 seconds

Time limit- 5 days

Doesn’t include the time taken to fulfil the life dreams as it varies depending on which life dream you choose

Discovery Quests

Book Of Spells– 6 days 1 hour 23 minutes 55 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Saved by the Spell– 4 days 21 hours 33 minutes 4 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Nanny Knows Best– 4 days 14 hours 1 minute 31 seconds

Time limit- 5 days

Vacationers Guide to the Great Outdoors– 5 days 42 minutes 30 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

A Puppy Odyssey– 4 days 1 hour 11 minutes 35 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

A Dance to Remember– 5 days 3 hours 1 minute 20 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Sunset Mall– 3 days 5 hours 45 minutes 2 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Pretty Little Planters– 4 days 22 hours 50 minutes 30 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

I have included the times for clearing the plants mess as it would be if you had 3 sims clearing it at one time which is 5 hours 30 minutes, it would take you 7 hours 30 minutes if you only used one sim to clean it

Super Toddler Secret Mission– 5 days 4 hours 13 minutes 10 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Strange Things In Simtown– 5 days 7 hours 59 minutes 30 seconds

Time Limit- 7 days

Royal Lineage– 4 days 12 hours 5 minutes 26 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

The task catch the monster fish- 6 minutes is only included once although it could take you a few tries before you catch it

DIY Homes: Peaceful Patios– 5 days 9 hours 45 minutes 54 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

DIY Homes: Lovey-Dovey Balconies– 5 days 11 hours 22 minutes

Time limit- 7 days

DIY Homes: Basement of Kings– 5 days 7 hours 5 minutes 48 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

DIY Homes: All Mezzed Up– 5 days 10 hours 21 minutes

Time limit- 7 days

I have included the times for cleaning and checking the walls if you had the maximum number of sims completing those tasks at the same time

Extreme Home Takeover– 1 day 10 hours 4 minutes 10 seconds

Time limit- 2 days

Simtown Express– 3 days 16 hours 1 minute 48 seconds

Time limit- 5 days

The Grooving Guru– 5 days 1 hours 47 minutes 2 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

I have included the times for cleaning and setting up if you had the maximum number of sims completing those tasks at the same time

Sims and the City– 5 days 10 hours 51 minutes 30 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

Teachers Pet– 5 days 16 hours 3 minutes 10 seconds

Time limit- 8 days

I have included the times for cleaning up if you had the maximum number of sims completing those tasks at the same time and if you have 5 pairs of sims confessing at once

Love and Treasure– 6 days 6 hours 25 minutes

Time limit-8 days

Back to the Wall– 5 days 14 hours 23 minutes 48 seconds

Time limit- 7 days

I have included the times for tasks that require more than one sim to complete as if you had the maximum number of sims completing those tasks at the same time

I will update this post as soon as possible after there are been changes in the quest

Thanks for reading!

The Sims Freeplay- Quest Queue

February 2, 2015January 15, 2019 weightlessmagic15 Comments

The quest queue is very helpful if you want to see what quests are coming up in the game, they will only appear in the queue once you are on the level for the quest to unlock, so Need for Steed will only appear in the queue once you are on level 11+

NOTE: You still have to complete the quests in the order they appear in the queue so you can’t choose which quest to do next

Where is the quest queue?

Click on your goal tab (active tasks button)
Underneath the quest goal you will see a number in a green box, that number is how many quests are in your queue
Click on it to see more details on the upcoming quests

This will show you how many quests you have before you can do the one you really want to do, remember all quests have to be completed in order and you can’t skip a quest.

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The Sims Freeplay- Tutorial Goals

November 9, 2014April 29, 2025 weightlessmagic34 Comments

When you start the game for the very first time you will get these goals to help you with the basics in the game. Complete the tutorial and simtown is yours to explore!

Need help with the basics? Check out my Sims Freeplay Beginners Guide

Tutorial Goals

Click on the green house icon:

This opens the create a sim menu so you can add your first sim:

When you click the green tick you will be taken to your sims house where you are shown the controls (pan, rotate, zoom in and out)

This is how the tutorial house looks in 2022 (the 2025 version includes a bookcase):

Now the tutorial goals will appear, goals are a big part of the game and there are a lot of quests to complete once the tutorial is over. Each goal in the tutorial has to be completed before you can move onto the next one

Furnishing homes: Place a free bathtub

Click on the chair with the lamp button to access the home store, find the bathroom section and click on the bath, click on the green tick to place in the house

TIP: check out this post for more information on Buying, Selling and Storing Items

MOVING OBJECTS

Moving objects: Move the Bathtub

Select move and sell in the home store then click on the bath to move it, click green tick to place

TIP: Check out my video on moving items here!

SIMS HAVE NEEDS

Sim needs: Have a quick soak in the bath- 5 secs

Click on the bath and select the option

Changing a sim’s clothes: Browse clothes on the wardrobe

Click on the wardrobe in this house and select browse clothes, click the green tick once you have finished changing your sims appearance or the back button if you don’t want to make any changes

Room editing and creation: Drag to resize a room

Open the home store again and click on the rooms tab, drag on an arrow to resize a room, click green tick to confirm

Using the inventory: place a free window

Open the home store, click on the inventory tab, click on the window section, click on the single tan and click the green tick to place in the house

Adding sims: building houses

Tap on the town map icon then on a blue add house symbol and build a house, the first one is free

Click on the building to quick complete using LP (this time it is free)

Adding sims: Create a sim

Click on the new house and select add new sim. Customise and click the green tick to add them to the game

New adult sims can only be added to empty houses

Inspire a sad sim

Tap the green inspire button and select a cupcake

CUPCAKE

Cupcakes usually cost LP

Managing sims: Tap on the Simtracker (blue folder)

SIMTRACKER

TIP: Check out my video on using the simtracker here!

Calling a sim: tap the whistle on the simtracker to bring a sim to your current location

Swapping sims: Switch sim selection

Click on the sim without the plumbob, click on the green symbol next to their name to switch to the other sim

The sim with the plumbob above their head is the one you are controlling

Developing relationships: Be funny to a sim- 10 seconds

This is an interaction with another sim, click on the other sim and select be funny under friendly

LEVELLING UP

How to level up: tap on level up icon at the top of the screen to view requirements

Once you earn 1,000 experience points and the park is built you will be able to reach level 5

Growing your town: build the Park

Go back to the town map, click on the Park and build it for free

Click on the park to quick complete with LP (this time it is free)

TUTORIAL IS COMPLETE!

This next goal is a weekly task:

Visit the mystery box shop

The mystery box shop is where you can buy items using keys, you earn keys by completing all the weekly tasks each week

TIP: Check out this post for more information on the mystery box shop!

No longer part of the quest but good to know how to:

Claim your check in rewards (mailbox at front of house, first tab is check in rewards)

Claim your daily rewards (mailbox at front of house, second tab is daily rewards)

Collect revenue on the town map (click on the town button that is next to the buy mode button)

Build a workplace (firestation) -2 minute 30 seconds

Get a sim a job at the fire station

Check out my post on getting a job here

The first main quest is Bread Winner which unlocks the cooking hobby, this quest will start automatically from level 6

Community Market is the new location that unlocks at level 5, read my post here for more information

Watch my walkthrough of the tutorial [FROM 2018- NOT UP TO DATE] here:

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The Sims Freeplay- The Pirate and His Goddess Quest

October 1, 2014August 23, 2025 weightlessmagic684 Comments

LEVEL UNLOCKS: 19 UNLOCKS: pirate ship TIME LIMIT: 4 days PRIZE: pirate fashion pack

YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUEST BEFORE YOU CAN BEGIN THIS QUEST

Completing this quest unlocks the pirate ship so you can trade resources with the pirate! If you complete this quest in the time limit you will unlock the pirate fashion pack. You can still complete this quest to unlock the pirate ship once the time is up but you won’t get the pirate fashion pack

How long does this quest take to complete?

Looking for the answers to the riddles? Click here for the first riddle and second riddle answers

STUCK? CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS QUEST

NOTE: you need a teenager to be able to complete this quest

Some times may vary depending on the star rating an item has.

Visit the island (mysterious island)

Call 5 sims to the community center

Call a teen to the community center

the area at the community center where the keyboard, podium, seating and blackboard can be found!

Have a teen play a sea shanty on piano- 5 minutes 36 seconds [inspired: 5 mins 19 secs] (keyboard at community center)

Have 5 sims sitting in front of the podium (click on chairs and select attend meeting- works with teens, adults and senior sims- can be cancelled after task is complete)

Host the town meeting- 12 hours 30 minutes [inspired: 11 hrs 53 mins] (auction podium)

Make an espresso- 20 seconds (using coffee machine at community center) [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

‘Object!’ at the podium- 4 minutes [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Powercord presentation- 4 hours 20 minutes [inspired: 4 hrs 7 mins](using blackboard)

Have a teen look at the pirate- 2 minutes [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Have a teen talk to the pirate- 7 seconds [click blue skip button to complete instantly]
Talk to the pirate (again)- 2 minutes [click blue skip button to complete instantly]
Have a teen give a speech at the podium- 4 minutes [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Search sim town and find the pirate (maybe look at the park?)
Call a teen to the park
Hide in the public toilet- 14 hours 48 minutes [inspired: 14 hrs 15 mins]

Ask about Journal- 3 minutes [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Look at pirates Journal- 10 seconds [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Solve the first riddle:

A man with a heart of stone, ponders upon his stony throne. Surrounded by knights and kings alike, the clue is the colour he most likes.

Search for clues- 1 minute 36 seconds [inspired: 1 min 31 secs] (the statue in the park)

You don’t have to search for clues, keep reading for the answer to the riddle
Answer- 8 hours [inspired: 7 hrs 36 mins] (click on the pirate to select an option, it’s multiple choice so just guess if you don’t know but searching for the clue may help!)

The image below is the clue, work out this simple clue to get the answer:

If you still don’t know the answer is Purple

Joke around with the pirate- 12 seconds [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Have a teen talk to a friend about pirates- 9 hours 30 minutes [inspired: 9 hrs 1 min]

Find the pirate (maybe look at the stables?)
Say ‘hi!’ to the pirate- 1 minute [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Solve the second riddle:

In a place of everlasting winter, kindling lies dormant. As a fire ignites and the room fills with light, the lost page shall appear where the elephant’s trunk is raised day and night. Upon this page, the most ancient password will allow the goddess to finally rise.

HINT: there are two parts to this, you need to go to the snow park to do something (IF YOU HAVE THE SNOW PARK YOU CAN DO THIS YOURSELF BUT AS THE ANSWER IS IN THE PICTURE BELOW YOU DON’T NEED TO BUILD THE SNOW PARK) then in the second place you will find a parcel (the bold words may help):

You then need to: Open clue- 12 seconds (this clue actually tells you the answer)

Tell password- 12 hours [inspired: 11 hrs 24 mins] (click on the pirate to select an option, it’s multiple choice so just guess if you don’t know!)

I’m going to post the answer below, if you want to work it out yourself don’t look at the image below)

Have a teen dance with the pirate- 2 minutes [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Ask the pirate why he’s upset- 1 minute [click blue skip button to complete instantly]
Convince the pirate- 4 minutes (Please stay!) [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Tap the Ancient Goddess on the island (near the beach)

Send your teen to the park
Say goodbye to pirate- 2 minutes (talk) [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

QUEST IS COMPLETE!

This post explains Pirate Ship Trading and the Ancient Goddess Monument

Time Limited Prize: Pirate Fashion Pack

Is the prize worth it? Yes! It is different! But it would have been nice if we could have some pirate clothes as well!

Where can I find them? In the wardrobe, hair and eye patch is in the hair section and the tattoos are in the tattoos and makeup section

Cost? Free

Watch my step by step video of this quest here:

The next quest is The Road To Fame which unlocks the teen idol hobby

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS QUEST

please read before asking

I have missed this quest! Why can’t I start it yet?
You cannot miss main quests they have to be completed in order. You need to complete all previous quests (list can be found here) and reach level 19 before you can start this quest

Can I complete this quest even though I have passed level 19?
Yes, you just need to complete all previous quests then this quest will start automatically

How do I visit the island?
Click on the mysterious island bridge, this will take you to the island

How do I call my sims to the community center?
Go to the community center and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker, this post explains more about the simtracker

Do I need a teen to complete this quest?
Yes, your teen has to complete most of the goals in this quest, you will not be able to complete these goals with an adult

I cannot complete the goal to call a teen to the community center, I have done this but it won’t complete, why?
Are you sure you sent a teen and not a preteen, teenager is the stage after preteen

I can’t find the piano/podium/blackboard that I need to use, where are they?
They are at the community center, look at the picture in the post to see their location

I can’t find the option for powercord presentation, why?
You need to use the blackboard at the community center

Is the pirate always a male teen?
Yes

How do I send my teen to the park?
Go to the park and click on the whistle next to a teen who isn’t busy on the simtracker

What is the answer to the first riddle?
Purple

I can’t find the pirate, where is he?
At the stables

What is the answer to the second riddle?
Admin

Where is the ancient goddess I need to click on?
It is on the island, look at the picture in the post to see what it looks like

Does the pirate ever return?
He hasn’t so far but maybe he will one day!

What do I get if I complete this quest in the time limit?
The pirate fashion pack

What happens if I don’t complete in the time limit, can I still finish this quest?
Yes you have to finish it to unlock pirate ship trading before you can move onto the next quest

I didn’t complete in the time limit, can I restart the quest?
No, you cannot redo quests

Can I still get the prize if I don’t complete in the time limit?
No, the only way to get the limited time prizes is by completing the quest in the time limit

I don’t like this quest! Can I just skip it?
No, you have to complete this quest before you can move onto the next one

Some times are slightly different on my game, why is this?
Times may vary depending on the star rating of the item you are using, as the higher star rating an item has the quicker you will complete a goal

Some times are really off/ different goals show for me, why is this?
This will be because the quest has been updated recently, I try my best to keep these posts up to date but it is difficult as I cannot redo every quest each time the game is updated. If you notice any changes please let me know so I can update the post

The next quest is The Road To Fame which unlocks the teen idol hobby

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The Sims Freeplay- Higher Education Quest

September 30, 2014August 19, 2025 weightlessmagic164 Comments

LEVEL UNLOCKS: 19 UNLOCKS: teen high school TIME LIMIT: none

YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE TEENAGERS QUEST BEFORE YOU CAN BEGIN THIS QUEST

This quest unlocks the teen high school so you can send your teens to school! After you have completed the quest you will need to build the high school before you can use it. There is no time limit on this quest so don’t rush!

How long does this quest take to complete?

STUCK? CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS QUEST

Times may vary depending on the star rating an item has and whether a sim is inspired or not.

Watch the News- 4 minutes [click blue skip button to complete instantly]
Call Mom- 48 seconds [click blue skip button to complete instantly]
Build the Town Hall (if already done this task will be completed straight away)

Start a New Career at the Town Hall as a Politician

TIP: send your sim to work straight away!

Make a Speech at the Park- 12 minutes [inspired: 11 mins]

Cook Double Smoked Pulled Pork on a BBQ in the park- 20 hours (can be started early) [inspired: 18 hrs 32 mins]

Bribe Ducks with Caviar (in the park)- 11 hours 30 minutes [inspired: 10 hrs 56 mins] (TIP: use a toddler and the task will only take 5 minutes! [inspired: 3 mins 48 secs])

Be Inconspicuous on a Park Bench- 2 minutes 42 seconds [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

Get Promoted to Level Two Politician (again completes straight away if a sim is on or passed level 2)
Call the mayor- 4 minutes [click blue skip button to complete instantly]

QUEST IS COMPLETE!

You now need to build the high school to be able to send your teens to school

Simtown High can be found next to the Elementary school, once built you will be able to enrol your teenage sims at school. The option will be locked to enrol if you haven’t built it yet:

Watch my step by step video of this quest here:

The next quest is The Pirate and His Goddess which unlocks pirate ship trading- you will need a teenager to be able to complete this quest

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS QUEST

please read before asking

Can I complete this quest even though I have passed level 19?
Yes, you just need to complete all previous quests then this quest will start automatically

I can’t afford the town hall, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help

Can I build the town hall early?
Yes you can

How do I give my sim a job?
Give this post a read

Can I use a BBQ at my house to cook pulled pork instead of the park?
Yes you can

What do you mean when you say a goal can be started early?
Any goal that you can normally do can be started early because you will have access to it and any goal that you can’t normally do you will have to wait until you get the goal to be able to complete it
The tip with this method is to put the sim doing that action early in a different house that you cannot go to until you get that goal or it will not work

I have completed this quest but it will not allow me to enrol my teen sim at high school, why?
You need to build the high school in sim town first

I don’t like this quest! Can I just skip it?
No, you have to complete this quest before you can move onto the next one