The Sims 4is a life simulation game in which players have the power tocreate virtual charactersand shape their lives with incredible attention to detail. There are multiple social events in the game that players can participate in, and birthdays are one of them.
Kicking off a birthday celebration for Sims inThe Sims 4is fun, but it demands strategic planning. This guide will cover step-by-step instructions on how to throw a successful birthday party inThe Sims 4.
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Initiate the Birthday Party
Players should start preparations when the Sim in question is approaching the next life stage.
It is important to remember that if the Birthday Sim isa child or a toddler, they won’t be able to host a birthday party on their own. In that case, the responsibility of planning and organizing the party should fall on an adult Sim, such as their parents or older siblings.
Pay the Party Fee
The basic fee for setting up a birthday party inThe Sims 4is 100 Simoleons. It is better to keep extra funds aside to ensure a smooth preparation and execution of the party.
Party Planning Phase
Invite Guests & Hire Staff
Start by selecting the birthday Sim. It’s up to players if they want to throw a party for a single Sim or multiple Sims. After selecting a Sim, proceed to send out invitations to the guests. Players must invite a minimum of two guests, but they can have as many as 15.
If players like, they can elevate the party by hiring some people to help out:
Pick a Location
The next step is selecting the place where the party is to be held. This can be either inside or outsidethe Sim’s home, depending on the space available to accommodate the guests. A party at their home will let the Sim have more control over the event, and allows for better organization. Alternatively, players can pick a party room from the Gallery. Whichever location players stick with, they need to ensure it is suitable for executing the interactions with the guests during the celebration.
Understand Party Goals
When the birthday celebrations are peaking, players will see a shortlist of objectivesdisplayed in the top left corner of the screen. They will also see the achievement bar, ranging from bronze to gold. One of the crucial tasks is to blow out the birthday candles, which not only advances the Sim’s age, but also guarantees a bronze achievement. However, there’s more to do before that.
Bake a Birthday Cake
Players can either bake the cake themselves before the event or ask the caterer to do it.Once the cake is ready, put it on the counter and put candles. Remember that the main goal of the event is to arrange the cake and blow out candles, so players should prioritize it. Having said that, completing additional goals can help players earn various medals.
Complete Side Quests
Players can also complete various side objectives while celebrating their Sim’s birthday. These objectives will appear at random, and can include any of the following:
Since the birthday party inThe Sims 4is a goal-driven activity, players can earn various medals upon completing various tasks and have fun while completing them. At the end of the day, the real prize lies in having a great time and making joyful memories.
The Sims 4is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
