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Frequently Asked Questions

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Help, I’m a beginner! What do I need to know?

These posts and FAQs may help you get started:

Beginners Guide

What is the maximum amount of sims you can have in one house?
4 is the maximum for living in a house at one time but you can invite other sims over and have 10 in a house or public place at once

How Many Sims Can I Have In My Town?

How do I get a sim to sleep through an alarm?
Click on bed, choose the option

How do I call a sim?
Using a phone

How do I invite a sim over?
Make sure they aren’t busy, go to the house you want them and click the whistle next to their picture

How do I use a computer?
Click on a computer in the game and choose the option you need.

I can’t add a new sim, why?
You may have reached the sim limit, you need to wait until you level up to unlock a new sim but you don’t always unlock a new sim each level.

Why can’t I add another baby?
A couple can only have 2 children as only 4 sims can live in a house at one time

Symbols Explained

A material just appeared above my sims head! What is this for?
These materials, for example granite as shown in the image below are used to upgrade the monuments on the island that you unlock during the Raiders of the Lost Artifacts Quest:

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Why do blue footprints appear when I try to use an item?
Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it

How do I delete a sim?

How do I age my sims?

Do I need a birthday cake to age a sim?
Yes you need a birthday cake to age your sim to each life stage until you complete the Life Dreams and Legacies quest where your sims age automatically

If I bake a cake early will it be there when I need it?
Yes, it will be stored until you are ready to age your sim

Can I change my sims name/ gender etc?

How do I make money and LP?

How do I get two sims married?

Can I make my sims friends after they become nemesis?
Yes, just be nice until they become friends again

How do I save my game?
If you log into Game Center or Facebook in the game you can save it to one or both of those to save your game to the cloud. The game will save automatically each time you collect your daily reward but you can save it manually from the settings


I can’t find a building, where will it be?

This page contains links to my maps of each area so you can easily find the place you need


House Building

How do I delete or resize a room?

When does the two story mansion unlock?
Once you complete the Multi Story Renovations Quest you will unlock this and be able to build multi story houses

When can I add swimming pools?
Once you have completed the It’s All Going Swimmingly Quest

My sim won’t do a pool action, what’s wrong?
They need to clean the pool first and then they should do the action.

When can I add patios?
Once you have completed the DIY Homes: Peaceful Patios Quest

When can I add balconies?
Once you have completed the DIY Homes: Lovey Dovey Balconies Quest

When can I add basements?
Once you have completed the DIY Homes: Basement of Kings Quest

When can I add indoor balconies?
Once you have completed the DIY Homes: All Mezzed Up Quest

How do I submit my house to The Sims Freeplay team?

Help! I put my preteen bed in my inventory but cannot find it! Why?
If you haven’t completed the preparing for preteens quest yet you will not be able to see the preteen tab where the bed will be, once you complete the quest the bed should reappear

I have no house design ideas, help!
Visit My House Designs page for blueprints and images of houses I have created and you can recreate on your own game

How much do houses, businesses or workplaces cost to build?
The price varies depending on how many other houses, business or workplaces you have already built, each time you build another one the price will increase but it will only increase for similar buildings, for example, if you build a house the price will only increase for the next house you build, it will not increase for businesses or workplaces too


Careers

How do I get a sim a job and send them to work?

How much do workplaces cost to build?
The price varies depending on how many other workplaces you have already built, each time you build another one the price will increase but it will only increase for similar buildings, for example, if you build a workplace the price will only increase for the next workplace you build, it will not increase for businesses or houses too

What is the difference between a career and a profession?
With professions you can go to work with your sims and help them out during their shift, with careers they will just go to work for a set amount of time and return when they have finished

I find professions confusing, can you explain more about them?


Hobbies

I find hobbies confusing, can you explain more about them?

How do I restart a hobby collection?


Neighbours

How do I add neighbours?

How do I visit neighbours

How do I earn social points?
Complete social tasks in a neighbours town to earn social points

What social tasks are there to complete?

Help! My neighbours can’t see an item in my town, why is that?
They can’t see it because they aren’t seeing the most up to date version of your game, you need to connect to the cloud for them to see this version of your game

I can only visit Another Simtown, what items are available there?

If I skip a social task with LP will I still get the reward?
Yes you will

What items are needed to create a great social house?


Main Quests

I have missed a main 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 (the order can be found here)

Can I complete a main quest even though I am passed the level it unlocks at?
Yes, it will start automatically once previous quests have been completed

What happens if I don’t complete in the time limit, can I still finish a main quest?
Yes you have to finish it 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 a quest I am on! Can I just skip it?
No, you have to complete the quest before you can move onto the next one

Why are there two versions of some quests?
Some quests have two versions, as when the makers have updated the times for quests they haven’t updated them on all devices so some players still get the old times

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

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

Why do blue footprints appear when I try to use an item?
Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it


Bread Winner Quest

I don’t get the option to watch SimChef on TV, why?
You will not get the option until you get the goal when the quest starts

Why can’t I buy a toaster?
You need to place a toaster on a counter or table, it won’t let you buy it if you try to put it on the floor

I can’t make cheese on toast, why?
You need to have a stove and a toaster in your house to be able to make cheese on toast

How do I invite a sim over?
Click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker, this post explains more about the simtracker

I can’t cook burgers why?
You need one sim to cook until they reach level 2 in cooking to unlock the burgers, if you use the same sim to cook for each cooking goal in this quest they will reach level 2 by the time you need to cook the burgers

Where can I find the chopping boards?
You need to complete the cooking hobby for the first time to unlock the chopping boards, they can then be found in the kitchen section of buy mode


Love is in the Air Quest

How do I get two sims in a house?
Click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker

Why can’t my sim kiss another sim on the cheek?
You have probably been romantic too many times, you need to be dating to get this interaction, if they are already partners you won’t be able to do this task. To get around this you need a sim to be romantic to a different sim until they are dating so you can complete this goal

How do I send a sim home?
Click on the house with the arrow in it button next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker

I can’t be romantic, why?
You cannot be romantic until you get the goal in this quest to be romantic


Two and a Half Sims Quest

I can’t place the magazines in my house, why?
You need to put them on a table or counter, you cannot place them on the floor

My sims won’t read the magazine, help!
Do blue footprints appear? Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it

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

Can I build the childrens store early?
No, you cannot build the childrens store until you get the goal in this quest

Why can’t I add a baby?
A crib needs to be placed in the house of a married couple, only married couples can have babies

How many babies can a couple have?
They can have 2 children as only 4 sims can live in a house at one time

How do babies go to the toilet?
They will go in their diaper when they are ready, then you can change their diaper to increase their hygiene


Ocean View Estate Quest

I can’t place the magazines in my house, why?
You need to put them on a table or counter, you cannot place them on the floor

I have played the sims on a computer but it doesn’t complete the goal, why?
Are you sure you are playing the sims, not sim city?

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

I can’t afford the real estate agency, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help

Can I build the real estate agency early?
No, you cannot build the real estate agency until you get the goal in this quest

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


Mysterious Island Quest

How do I download bridge schematics on a computer?
Buy a computer in the game and select the option

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

Can I build the bridge early?
No, you cannot build the bridge until you get the goal in this quest

Why haven’t you posted about monuments yet?
I am still in the process of building all the monuments on the island but as soon as I have I will create a post- I haven’t forgotten, it just takes a while to get the rare items!

My game is stuck on level 10, why is this?
Once you reach level 10 your game needs to download additional content, this link explains what it is but it doesn’t say how to do it, I’m guessing your game should do it automatically. If you still can’t progress you may need to contact the makers to see if they can fix this for you.


Raiders of the Lost Artifacts Quest

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

I cannot find the third artifact, where do you find them?
You get them by random, by baking, gardening and using objects, I cannot tell you where to find them as any action can give you one. Try planting peppers or any other action that takes seconds to try and get it quickly

How long does it take to upgrade the riches of terra?
Go to the island and click on it and select upgrade and it will complete straightaway

Why haven’t you posted about monuments yet?
I am still in the process of building all the monuments on the island but as soon as I have I will create a post- I haven’t forgotten, it just takes a while to get the rare items!

My game is stuck on level 10, why is this?
Once you reach level 10 your game needs to download additional content, this link explains what it is but it doesn’t say how to do it, I’m guessing your game should do it automatically. If you still can’t progress you may need to contact the makers to see if they can fix this for you


Need for Steed Quest

Where can I find a telescope?
You need to buy one from the promotions r us store

I don’t have the promotions r us store yet, can I get the telescope without it?
No, unfortunately you will have to build the store to progress in this quest

How do I place the telescope in my house once I have brought it from the promotions r us store?
You can find it in your inventory under career and hobby items

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

Can I build the stables early?
No, you cannot build the stables until you get the goal in this quest

No exclamation marks appear above items to clean up, what should I do?
Just click on items when a sim is there and it will come up with options on the things that need clearing

Can I have more than 4 sims cleaning the mess up at the stables?
Yes, you can have up to 10 sims at a place so 8 sims can clear the 8 items at the same time

How do I practice brushing another sim?
Select the interaction between two sims

My game says there is something under construction when I try to repair a stable, what do I do?
Firstly you need to read the pop up as it tells you exactly what is under construction, once you have go there and click on it to finish building, then you will be able to repair the stable (it will be something you have built previously but probably just haven’t clicked to finish building yet!)


Quest for Toddlers

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 12 before you can start this quest

Can I complete this quest even though I am passed level 12?
Yes, you just need to complete all previous quests then this quest will start automatically

I have watched a documentary but it hasn’t completed the goal, why?
You will not be able to complete this goal until you get the goal when the quest starts


It’s All Going Swimmingly Quest

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

Can I build the swim center early?
No, you cannot build the swim center until you get the goal in this quest

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

How long does supervise in a lifeguard chair take to complete?
It will complete straightaway

Can you still get swimsuits if you don’t complete in time? If you can, where can you find them?
Yes you can, build the costume and swim store then you will find them in your wardrobe


Hidden Unicorn Quest

Which is the unicorn jumping gate?
This is the arena at the stables that is not next to the other two gates

How do I bake rocky road?
Click on a stove and select baking and find rocky road

Does it matter if the rocky road burns?
No it will still complete the goal

My game says there is something under construction when I try to repair the gate, what do I do?
Firstly you need to read the pop up as it tells you exactly what is under construction, once you have go there and click on it to finish building, then you will be able to repair the gate (it will be something you have built previously but probably just haven’t clicked to finish building yet!)

Can I fix the showjumping gate early?
No, you cannot fix the showjumping gate until you get the goal in this quest


In Da Clubhouse Quest

Why won’t the goal take a catnap complete?
Try using the toddler bed that can be brought from the toddler section

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

What is the magic castle?
The playhouse that is to the left at the swim center

How do I feed my toddler a snack?
You need an adult sim to select the interaction on a toddler

Does the cat stay at the swim center once the quest is complete?
No, it will disappear

Where are the dancing trees?
At the swim center

Does the adult need to clean up all the pee puddles?
No, just one


Preparing for Preteens Quest

I can’t afford simtown elementary, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help

Can I build the elementary school early?
No, you cannot build the elementary school until you get the goal in this quest

I already have one of the items it wants me to buy in this quest, will I have to buy them again?
Yes you will do, but don’t buy them before you get the goal

Where can I find the preteen bookshelf?
In the preteen section of the furniture store

How do I make cheese on toast?
Select cooking on a stove, make sure you have a toaster at that house to use or you will not be able to make cheese on toast

I have played the sims on a computer but it doesn’t complete the goal, why?
Are you sure you are playing the sims, not sim city?


Sous Judgemental Quest

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

Can I build the restaurant early?
No, you cannot build the restaurant until you get the goal in this quest

How do I taste the Grouchs special dish?
Click on the Grouch and select the option

How do I cook a dish for Wumples?
Click on a stove and select cooking, pick the dish (cheese on toast is the quickest but you will need a toaster) wait for it to be cooked and then click on the bubble that appears above your sims head when the dish is ready

How do I serve the food?
Click on the plates and select the option

I cannot find Wumples/Santa/Grouch! What should I do?
Firstly restart your device then try looking around all your houses in simtown for them, they have got to be somewhere!

Pizza is locked, how do I cook it?
Your sim needs to be level 2 at cooking and have a microwave at that house

I cannot make the quiche, it is greyed out, why?
Your sim needs to be level 4 at cooking and have a 2 star fridge and stove

How do I give the mud pie to the Grouch? It disappeared!
You don’t see the mud pie, just click on the Grouch and select the option to give mudpie

My game says there is something under construction when I try to open the front door, what do I do?
Firstly you need to read the pop up as it tells you exactly what is under construction, once you have go there and click on it to finish building, then you will be able to open the front door to the restaurant (it will be something you have built previously but probably just haven’t clicked to finish building yet!)


An Alien Concept: Weather Machines Quest

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

How do I become friends with the alien?
Be nice to Osiris until your sim becomes friends with him, do this again to become best friends when you get that goal

I have spent S16,000 on items but the goal will not complete, why?
Make sure you are just buying items from the electronics section of buy mode

How do I negotiate with a sim eating plant?
You need to grow lettuce until it turns into a sim eating plant then when it has you will be able to negotiate with it

How do I get my sims to woohoo?
You need two sims who are partners to be able to get this interaction

I already have a world globe, do I have to buy another one?
Yes you do or you cannot complete this quest

I don’t have a stereo, where can I find one?
You can buy one from the electronics section


Multi Story Renovations Quest

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

Can I build the community center early?
No, you cannot build the community center until you get the goal in this quest

The game says I have to complete the multi story renovations quest to be able to build the community center, what is the problem?
There is no problem,  you have to start the multi story quest and the first goal is to build the community center so you cannot build it until you get that first goal in the quest

How do I send my sim 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

I don’t understand what you mean when you say you can do both call the home store/ hotline goals at once to save time?
This goal appears twice so it is like being able to start a goal early that you have access to (read the question below if you don’t understand this) to do this you need two sims and two different houses:
1- When you get the goal to call home store you can set sim 1 to do the task
2- In a different house which you need to stay away from until you get the second goal you can have sim 2 also do the task
3- When sim 1 is done you complete the goal the first time
4- Wait until you get the goal again to call home store and you can go to sim 2 to complete it straight away!

Does it matter if the banana bread burns? Will the goal still complete?
The goal will still complete even if it causes a fire

I crafted the 1st set of woodworking items before I got the task to, my game now won’t complete the goal, what should I do?
You will need to find the next 3 items in the second row to complete this goal

I completed the quest but I cannot place stairs, why?
Firstly make sure you have rooms upstairs and also give this post a read, it explains how to add stairs to a house


Higher Education Quest

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

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


The Pirate and His Goddess Quest

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

Do I need a teen to complete this quest?
Yes, your teen has to complete most of the goals in this quest, these goals will not work 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!


The Road To Fame Quest

Help, all items are greyed out apart from the magazines! What should I do?
Buy the magazines again, this should allow you to access the rest of buy mode

Do I need a teen for this quest?
Yes, in this quest you complete the teen idol hobby for the first time so a teen is required to complete all the goals

Can I have more than one teen doing this at once?
No, only one teen can be the teen idol and complete this hobby at one time

I have done the task write 3 pieces of music but it will not complete, why?
You need to write 3 different pieces, you cannot just do the task 3 times

Why can’t I buy the microphone yet?
You need to find all 3 pieces of music on the keyboard, then all 3 on the bass guitar, then all 3 on the drum kit, then all 3 on the guitar and then you will be able to buy the microphone

I cannot find one of the pieces, what should I do?
Some take longer to get than others to find so just keep going, you will find them eventually!


Adulthood Quest

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

Do I need to use a teen for these tasks?
No, all can be done with an adult

How do I call a sim to the swim center?
Go to the swim center and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker

Do you have to clean up all the trash in the park or just one?
Just one


Seniors Quest

Do I need the snow park to complete this quest?
Yes you do, you cannot complete the goal to visit the snow park without it
You cannot do this at a neighbours town, quest goals can only be completed in your town

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

I don’t have the option to feed or investigate the pigeons, why?
Make sure you using an adult sim

How do I search garbage for a cupcake?
Kick over the trash can first then you will get the option

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

Can I build the bingo hall early?
No, you cannot build the bingo hall until you get the goal in this quest

How do I get 5 sims in a house?
Click on the whistle next to sims who aren’t busy on the simtracker from the house you want them at

How do I get my sims to woohoo?
You need two sims who are partners to be able to get this interaction


Bird Feeding Quest

Does a senior have to complete these goals?
No, an adult can

I can’t place the magazines in my house, why?
You need to put them on a table or counter, you cannot place them on the floor


In Stitches Quest

The life dreams and legacies is the next quest but I don’t want my sims to die, what should I do?
Stay on this quest, if you don’t complete this quest your sims will not age and die
You can stay on this quest for as long as you want

Does a senior have to complete these goals?
No, an adult can

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

Pizza is locked, how do I cook it?
Your sim needs to be level 2 at cooking and have a microwave at that house

How do I give pizza to another sim?
Just click on a sim and select give pizza

How do I place an easel in my house once I have brought it from the promotions r us store?
You can find it in your inventory under career and hobby items

How many sims are needed to draw out a chess game?
You need two

I don’t get the option to draw out a chess game, why?
Are you using an adult sim and the chess board in the park?

Why don’t I have the option to high five another sim?
Your sims need to be friends to get this option

I don’t have a car or the car dealership built yet, can I get a car without it?
Yes you can build a house that comes with a car, these can be found in my House Guides Part One and Part Two


Life Dreams And Legacies Quest

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Dreams has its own post, click here to read it


Discovery Quests

What are discovery quests?
The list of discovery quests can be found here (this post also tells you how you start each discovery quest)

Why can’t I do a discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another discovery quest you will not be able to do another one until that is completed

Can I do discovery quests at the same time as a main quest?
Yes you can

Do I have to do a discovery quest?
If you don’t start the quest you don’t have to do it at all but if you have already started it you need to complete it before you can move on to the next quest

I haven’t started a discovery quest yet, will it still be available when I want to do it?
Yes it will be, you can choose to start it whenever you like

What happens if I don’t complete in the time limit, can I still finish a quest?
Yes you have to finish it before you can move onto the next discovery quest

I didn’t complete in the time limit, can I restart a 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 the quest I am on! Can I just skip it?
No, you have to complete this quest before you can move onto the next one now that you have started it, if you don’t start it you don’t have to do it

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

Why do blue footprints appear when I try to use an item?
Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it


Book of Spells Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Build the sorcerous supplies store to start this quest

Does the time limit start when I click to build or once the building has complete?
Once it has finished building the quest and time limit will begin

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

Is it possible to complete this quest in the time limit?
Yes it is

How do I unlock the door to the wand room?
Select randomly rearrange

How do I place the magic wand podium, I can’t find it!
It will be in the hobby and career items section of your inventory

Everytime my sim gazes into the crystal ball it says ‘this place is too crowded’ why?
If you already have a sim at the wizards cottage you will get this message, use the simtracker to go to the sim who is already there instead of using the crystal ball

Can I do all the distract a mummy tasks at the same time?
No you can’t, you can only do them one at a time

How do I pack up the magic wand podium?
Click on it to pack up

The magic wand podium has disappeared once I’ve picked it up! How do I complete the hobby?
You will need to buy a magic wand podium from the sorcerous supplies store to complete the hobby

I haven’t built the pet store yet, will the dragons be in there when I do?
Yes they will if you complete the quest in the time limit

What do the dragons do?
They find simoleons and LPs like dogs and cats

Is there anything in the pet section for dragons?
No, there isn’t

This quest unlocks the spell casting hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down


Saved by the Spell Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Firstly you need to complete the book of spells quest then you can find the wizard in the park to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

I can’t get two sims to sit at the dinner table, everyone sits down before them!
There is a glitch on this goal, leave the park and go back, your sims need to sit down quickly before the other characters can

Why can’t I record a video apology to the werewolf?
You need to click on him and select the option

I can’t find the wizard to high five him, where is he?
All you can do is look around simtown for him, when you find him he should go back to his cottage

This quest unlocks the potion brewing hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down


Nanny Knows Best Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Find the nanny in the park to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

I am doing the quest for toddlers and this one at the same time, is that going to cause a problem?
No it won’t as you don’t need to age a baby in the toddler quest

Do I need a baby for this quest?
Yes you do

I accidentally cleaned up the trash instead of cleaning the infants mess, how do I fix this?
Knock the trashcan over again and select the clean infants mess option

I can’t find any highchairs in buy mode, why?
You need to reach the goal to buy one before you unlock them

I can’t place my infant in a highchair, why?
The back of the highchair needs to be away from a wall or free from objects in the way so they can place the baby in the highchair from behind

I can’t get my baby to play with food, why?
The plumbob needs to be over that babies head and you need to click on the baby

Does the nanny stay once the quest is over?
No, she will leave

Why can’t I add a baby?
A crib needs to be placed in the house of a married couple, only married couples can have babies

How many babies can a couple have?
They can have 2 children as only 4 sims can live in a house at one time

How do babies go to the toilet?
They will go in their diaper when they are ready, then you can change their diaper to increase their hygiene

This quest unlocks the musical expressions hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down

Blue footprints appear when my baby tries to use the xylophone, why?
Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it


Vacationers Guide to the Outdoors Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Build deer spring falls to start this quest

Does the time limit start when I click to build or once the building has complete?
Once it has finished building the quest and time limit will begin

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

I’m stuck on searching for clues, how do I do this?
You don’t need to search for clues, the answers are below

What is the answer to the rangers puzzle?
Plants

What is the answer to the tracking puzzle?
The barbecue

What do you use the set the bait?
Plants, fruits and nuts


A Puppy Odyssey Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
You need to find the puppy in the park to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

Do you keep the puppy and kitten in this quest?
No but you will be able to get a free puppy and kitten from the pet store once you complete the quest

I can’t find the puppy, help!
You will need to contact EA about this issue as I am unable to fix technical issues

I haven’t built the pet salon yet, will these outfits be in there when I do?
Yes they will, if you complete the quest in the time limit

Can you get the maine coon kitten and puppy for free even if you don’t finish the quest on time?
Yes, once you complete the quest they will be in the pet store

This quest unlocks the puppy pals and internet kitten hobbies, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the puppy pals hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down
There is no time limit for the internet kitten hobby


A Dance to Remember Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Find the dancers in the park

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

I haven’t started this quest yet, will it still be available when I want to do it?
Yes it will be, you can choose to start it whenever you like

Help! I used the wrong aged sim to watch the dancing couple, now I can’t enthuse, what should I do?
Try using two adult sims to enthuse, if you still don’t get the option you may need to contact EA

I left the villa, how do I get back?
Use the car at the park

I explored the villa but the roof is still on, how do I eat hors d’oeures?
You will need to contact EA to see if they can fix this for you as I am unable to fix technical issues

My sims won’t cheer on the fantasias, why?
If they are still in the park you won’t be able to complete this goal. Have all sims leave the villa and go back to the park, restart your device and hopefully the dancers should have left the park. Go back to the villa using the car to cheer them on

The task have two pairs of sims chatting won’t complete, why?
Are you sure you used 2 pairs of sims (4 sims)

Do you get to keep the cat you rescue?
No, you never see the cat

All sims left the villa but it didn’t complete the task, what should I do?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal

This quest unlocks the salsa dancing hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down
NOTE: the breakdancing hobby timer starts as soon as you complete the salsa dancing hobby


Sunset Mall Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Build the mall to start this quest

Does the time limit start when I click to build or once the building has complete?
Once it has finished building the quest and time limit will begin

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

How do I distract the robot?
Click on the wind up dog then once that task is complete click on the lasers

My game will not recognise I have completed the leave the mall goal, what should I do?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal

I can’t complete construction on the burger bar, why?
You need to click on the upstairs floor button at the side of the screen to see the next floor at the mall


Pretty Little Planters Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
You need to complete the sunset mall quest then build the escalator to the second floor before you can start this quest

Does the time limit start when I click to build or once the building has complete?
Once it has finished building the quest and time limit will begin

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

How do I complete the photoshoot?
You need two sims, one to wait for the photographer and the other to start the shoot

If I have the camera disabled on my device will I still be able to capture the photo of the plant?
Yes you will


Super Toddler Secret Mission Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Find the super hero at the stables to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

Do you need a toddler for this quest?
Yes you do

How do I draw a plan of action?
Buy the blackboard from the toddler section of buy mode

I don’t have the option to give cookies to a toddler, why?
Are you definitely clicking on the classic wall cabinet (costs S300 from the counter top section) with an adult sim?

It says I need an adult to share adventures, why?
An adult needs to be free to supervise the toddler in a bath

I haven’t completed the need for steed quest yet so I cannot get back to the stables, what should I do?
You will need to contact EA about this issue as you should not be able to start this quest until you have built the stables

This quest unlocks the finger painting hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down


Royal Lineage Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Build the castle to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

There are no plates in the park to call to a meal, help!
Cook cheese on toast at a house and you will be able to complete this goal

How do I catch the monster fish?
You need to select the option on the fishing rod in the park until you catch it

I haven’t built the pet store yet, will the fairies still be in there when I have?
Yes they will, if you complete the quest in the time limit

What do fairies do?
They find simoleons and LPs like dogs and cats

I have brought a fairy but can’t find it, help!
It will be in a flower by your mailbox growing

This quest unlocks the archery hobby, is there a time limit for this hobby?
No there isn’t


DIY HOMES: Peaceful Patios Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Find Bree (the woman in the hard hat) in the park to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

How do I call a cab to the DIY house?
Using a phone

I can’t complete the goal to buy outdoor decorations, why?
You need to buy from the outdoor decorations section only

How much does it cost to build a patio?
The cheapest is S3,000 for 2×1

I had all sims leave the DIY home but it didn’t complete the goal, why?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal

I have finished this quest but I can’t start the balcony quest yet, why?
You need to wait 24 hours after completing this quest before you can start the balcony quest


DIY HOMES: Lovey-Dovey Balconies Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Once you have completed the patio quest you need to wait 24 hours then you can find Bree (the woman in the hard hat) in the park to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed and you need to complete the patio quest before you can do this one

How do I call a cab to the DIY house?
Using a phone

The goal court another sim is stuck, what can I do?
You may need to use an LP to speed up this goal

How much does it cost to build a balcony?
The cheapest is S6000 for 2×1

I had all sims leave the DIY home but it didn’t complete the goal, why?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal

I have finished this quest but I can’t start the basement quest yet, why?
You need to wait 24 hours after completing this quest before you can start the basement quest


DIY HOMES: Basement of Kings Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Once you have completed the balcony quest you need to wait 24 hours then you can find Bree (the woman in the hard hat) in the park to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed and you need to complete the balcony quest before you can do this one

How do I call a cab to the DIY house?
Using a phone

Is it possible to complete the goal to play with a pet if I don’t own a pet?
No, you will need to build the pet store and buy a pet to complete this goal, it cannot be done at a neighbours

What pets can you use for the play with a pet goal?
Adult dogs, cats or dragons

Help! Bree is stuck in the middle of the table
Try restarting your device, this should fix the issue

Bring food to Bree gets stuck at 100%, what should I do?
You may have to use 1LP to complete this task

How much does it cost to build a basement?
The cheapest is S8000 for 2×1

I had all sims leave the DIY home but it didn’t complete the goal, why?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal


Extreme Home Takeover Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Find the real estate developer in the park to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

I can’t see the sign to read it, why?
You need to send your sim to work as a real estate agent to see the sign in front of your houses

I can’t find Lucius to become incensed, where is he?
He should appear at the house you are currently at, if not try looking around simtown for him

How do I submit my house?
This post explains how to do this in detail


Simtown Express Quest

How do I start this discovery quest?
Build the simtown express to start this quest

Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one (the list can be found here) you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed

Help! I have built the hospital before the simtown express now I cannot build the simtown express, what should I do?You will need to contact the makers so they can fix this issue for you

I can’t complete the train demonstration, why?
Thomas needs to be at the park to be able to complete this, if he isn’t, go back to the house he was last at, find him and then go back to the park. If he still doesn’t arrive at the park, click on the whistle on the simtracker to bring him there

I don’t understand the Hospital Career, can you help?
This post explains all about Profession Careers so give it a read if you are stuck


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  1. I can’t build the Island monument (I can build the Terra and the ancient goddess only) and I have all the requirements for them, I finished all my missions (I’m level 33)

  2. I can’t tap on the tv in the first house I made. it’s on but I can’t tap on it to move the tv so I could expand a room. can some help me 😞

  3. I am very sad. I am in level 38 and when I try to open the game it says that upgrading but can’t finish downloading the upgrade. It works for a few seconds and just stops. I have reseted the Ipad over and over but nothing changes. It has been like this for days, please help! What can I do to fix this? Thank you very much in advance.

  4. My Halloween quest has disappeared and I had 3 days left to complete it. I haven’t seen anything on their site for any help. Do you have any advice or info on this?

  5. I can’t get my toddler to read from child bookshelf. It says an adult is needed. I brought in an adult and the game continues to tell me an adult is needed? Thanks

  6. I’m doing the baby steps toddler quest thing, I left the stables before doing the first task and now I can’t find the toddler to start it! Please help as I really want to do this quest! Is there a way I can find the toddler and begin the quest?

  7. I was wondering if it’s possible to move a preteen to another house? Her parents got divorced and the father moved out, is it possible for her to move in with her father? Or is she stuck with her mother until she is a teen?

      • Hi, with regards to your answer I have a married couple with a child, and I made up his age to be ‘Eight’ since a pre teen is a child between 6-12. Well after a while I decided to make it interesting by having the father to become partners with another person, when he is a teen and he moves in with the father..What about the relationship with the ‘step mom’ to child, or she is just like a friend?

  8. Hi, I was wondering about the life and dreams quest, does it happen automatically where I don’t have a choice or does a button show up in the quest area, where it says ‘Tasks’ on the left corner. Some quest doesn’t activate until I am able to do it, and I am asking since right now I am at level 26 but due to the costs of the buildings it is taking a long time. I have 4 sims doing cooking hobby, and they have gotten the chopping boards already, so I am working on getting LPs from them.

    • The life dreams quest starts as soon as you complete the in stitches quest which comes before it, if you click on the tasks you will see the quests in your queue, life dreams will be the last one

  9. Sorry if this has been asked several times, but I’ve been searching the web in the last few days for a definite answer but couldn’t find one. I notice after I’ve started playing the game again last week that plenty of clothes, hairstyles, objects, etc. were missing or gone. Would those items come back after you complete specific quests/tasks, and/or hobbies? Would specific Sim customization items like clothing and hairstyles be offered to just Teen Sims or Adult Sims as well? I really miss the braid in a bun hairstyle for Adult Female and the low-cut fade for Male Sims.

    Thanks in advance.

    • Some of the clothes have been moved to the costume and swim store so you will need to build that to access ones you used to but that is the only reason I can think of, I don’t know why some hairstyles have been removed on your game, you may want to contact EA to see if they can give you a better answer, sorry!

  10. I am doing the patio quest but the thing is that when I have to decorate the patio and spend 5,000 simolons, the patio button won’t show up.

  11. Thanks for your great idea about using many Sims with the cooking hobby to more quickly gain LPs!

    One question: Do you give these Sims Life Dreams & careers, or just use them as “worker Sims” only?

    • You’re welcome!
      I haven’t completed the life dreams quest on the game I do the most cooking on but I would probably keep them as worker sims if I did, doing the 1 minute option constantly won’t age them quickly!

  12. So my first pet was a dog. Then with the weekly quest it said I needed to pet a cat, I didn’t have one so I bought one. But I added it to the home that has the dog as well. So I went to that sins house and I see the cat but my dog is gone! I can’t find him anywhere. But I’ve noticed that other players have two pets in one home so why did by dog disappear when I got my cat. I’ve tried clicking on the bowl, water, toys, everything and he’s nowhere to be found at all. So does that mean he’s gone forever?

    • I don’t know why the dog has disappeared sorry, all I can suggest is try relocating the cat (click on cat and select relocate) and see if that brings the dog back to the house. If this doesn’t work you may want to contact EA to see if they can fix this issue for you

  13. What does it mean when the flame flashes above a sims head when they complete an action? And also what does it mean when you try to make your sim “be romantic” or “be nice”, ect. to another sim and a negative sign or positive sign blinks above the sims head? And sometimes one will have a heart sign above their head and the other will have a negative sign? I’ve tried looking these questions up, as I’m sure you’ve already answered them, but alas, was unable to find an answer 😩. By the way your blog is AWESOME, it has helped me out numerous times, so THANK YOU AND PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! 😁😁😁 p.s. next pay day I will definitely donate to help support your blog!

    • The flame flashing about a sims head means that they are getting extra xps for completing that action from the monuments on the island
      When sims are romantic a heart will appear once they finish to show they have increased their romantic relationship, when sims are rude to each other a negative sign will appear because they have decreased their friendship and when sims are nice to each other a positive sign will appear as they have increased their friendship. I hope that helps!
      Thanks, I’m glad it has helped you 🙂

  14. I just used my own money to get the VIP 5 so I could have the additional sims per house. I can’t get the extra sims. How do I get them

  15. Hello. I have an issue with the “need for speed” quest. I repaired a stable earlier. I have a task, however I cannot do it. The task is done. Could you help with next steps in order to make the program know the that the task is done. Thank you in advance

  16. Where can I find the plans for te wizards house I completed the quest and bought a plot of land. I would love to be your neighbour your town is wonderful thanks Jenny

    • You find the plan on the list of houses before you buy the plot of land, so you will need to click on another plot, find the wizards house in the list and click on it to build it
      Sorry but I cannot add anymore neighbours as my list is full!

    • the only thing I can think of is sending them to the restaurant and having one sim select wait for partner on a booth and the other sim clicks join romantic meal. I don’t know if that will work but its worth a try

  17. Hi! I’m nearing the last part of the super toddler secret mission quest. I did the math and computed that the last task would be done by 11:30pm 2 days from now. The whole quest will end probably a few hours after that. I might sleep it off because my mom makes us sleep by 10:30! If I leave it and open it the day after, will that task be counted as finished and will I accomplish the quest? thanks!

    • The task will only be counted as finished when you open the game so even if it finishes at 11:30 you won’t complete the goal until you open the game so if you wait until 9am in the morning and the quest finishes as 1am you won’t get the prize

  18. How do I get the nanny if I pushed her button to soon before the the baby sim was done? It won’t let me meet her now what do I do?

  19. Hello😊 I was visiting my neighbors and notice they have items that l’ve never seen before. One Sim had a hairstyle with a tiara and snood (hair net); while inside one of the homes a Sim had a fire extinguisher station with space for 3 extinguishers.

    • The hair was a limited time prize if you completed the love is in the air quest in the time limit and I don’t think the fire extinguisher set is available to buy anymore, it used to be on the game but I think they might have removed it unless you have already brought it

  20. I have bought 20,000 in outdoor decorations in the peaceful patio quest and the task is still open. Any suggestions?

  21. I NEED HELP!!! I’m on level 27 and finished all of the quests and there’s no more quests after the life and leagents quest what do I do now do I need to get a new game please help!!!!!!!!!!!!🌸🌸🌸

  22. I built the designer playhouse , the playhouse comes with toddler objects but I don’t have toddlers unlock yet because I’m on level 13 but I accidentally placed it all in inventory. How do I get it all back? Do I get it back once i get a toddler? Please help me !! 😦

  23. I can’t use the swimwear that is in the wardrobe and they look like anything else that my sims would be able to wear, please help me.

    • They can’t be added directly to a house that another sim is living in but you can add them to an empty house then get them to be nice to the sim living in the house you want them to live in together until you get the ask sim to move in option

  24. I have a question and I couldn’t find it in the pets post, the accessories for pets are they of any use? And why does it cost so much for a food and water bowl for a dogs? I only have a rabbit, dragon and a cat, no dog yet. They have a pet turkey on sale for 10lp for 8 more days. I wish they would add more interactions for pet rabbits and not just talk to them.

    • The accessories aren’t really needed, they make no difference to a pets happiness if you have them or not but I couldn’t tell you why they cost so much- I only play the game like you
      Rabbits are useful when you complete the life dreams quest as you can then do life dreams that require a rabbit

  25. hi, ur guides is really helpful. i like this game but now im stuck because i cant find my item in inventory. i bought 1of LP houses, player designed house. i accidentally stuffed the white pink single bed in my inventory, i tried to retrieve it, but i cant find it anywhere from my inventory. is that glitch or im missing something? please help, thanks.

  26. my sim limit has been reached at 34. i visit neighbors that have way more sims than that. how can i get more sims?

  27. I am on level 26 but it won’t let me do the Bread Winner Quest. Is there any way to do this quest because I need to unlock the cooking hobby so I can unlock the restaurant.

    • The bread winner quest should be in your quest queue for you to complete at some stage in the game, if it isn’t there you may need to contact EA to see why you are unable to do it

  28. Hi! I added neighbours (thru here, thanks!) and went to their city and completed the “practicing making films at a neighbours..” TWICE already, but it never checks out! Grrr so frustating… Do you have any idea why? Thanks! Xx

  29. My infant keeps showing that the toilet needs to be used, but he is too young to use it. It keeps going down. I have his diaper changed and give him baths, but nothing makes it change. Why is this?

  30. Hi, I have been busy trying to do so many things that I rarely have time to do hobbies, and currently
    I have finished building the community centre and restaurant( the front entrance is done) and I am working on the balcony quest, and I have done the 3rd part of the winter quest. What is the best way to manage the needs of 23 sims? And pets feel more like a chore to keep up there happiness, in the end I just make them hibernate at the maximum time, since I am not going to wake up at night or when I’m out to worry about it..and it keeps the needs from going down, only when they wake up.

    I have a question, is building a second floor just for looks? I built one due to the cost of those stairs! My sims don’t seem to know how to go up stairs.

    Thanks, your blog is helpful.

    • The best way to manage their needs is make them all inspired then everyday just top up one or two of their needs that have decreased a bit, this way they won’t become unhappy which takes longer to inspired them again. Then I make them plant beans for 9 hours. And I wouldn’t worry about keeping pets happy right now, all that happens when they are unhappy is they walk around really slowly but they won’t die or run away.
      You need a second floor to complete the balcony quest but apart from that you don’t really need one, you can just build a bigger house and my sims always walk upstairs- usually when I don’t want them to!
      You’re welcome

  31. This is a random question but awhile ago I realized that I had a car outside one of my Sim’s house. I don’t know when it got there or if it was the result of a quest. I haven’t completed the car dealership quest yet…it’s a red sedan by the way. Has this happened before to you?

  32. Hi I’m on the ocean view estate quest because I just started playing and I built the player design house and when it finished I wanted to change the Preteens bedroom but when I put all the Preteen and Toddler items in my inventory I went to place them but there not in my inventory why didn’t they go to my Inventory I’m confused?

    • You aren’t the only person I have heard with this problem and it sounds like a glitch, you will need to contact EA about this issue to see if they can fix it for you as unfortunately I am unable to fix technical issues

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