The Ultimate Guide to Throwing an Unforgettable Birthday Party in The Sims 4

The Sims 4 is a life simulation game that allows players to create and shape virtual characters with meticulous attention to detail. Within the game, players can engage in various social events, including birthdays. However, organizing a successful birthday party for Sims in The Sims 4 requires careful strategic planning. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to throw a memorable birthday celebration in The 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.

Access the in-game phone

Go to the ‘‘Social’’ tab

Select the "Plan a Social Event" option

Choose "Birthday Party"

Pay the Party Fee

If the Birthday Sim happens to be a child or a toddler, they will not possess the capability to independently arrange and conduct a birthday celebration. Hence, it becomes imperative for an adult Sim, such as their parents or older siblings, to shoulder the responsibility of orchestrating and managing the event.

The basic fee for setting up a birthday party in The Sims 4 is 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

Begin by choosing the birthday Sim. Players have the option to organize a party for either one Sim or multiple Sims. Once a Sim has been selected, proceed to send out invitations to the desired guests. A minimum of two guests must be invited, while the maximum can be up to 15.

If desired, players have the opportunity to enhance the party by hiring additional staff.

A Caterer can prepare the birthday cake and other dishes.

An Entertainer can play music and get the party going.

A Mixologist can prepare and serve the drinks to the guests, provided there is a bar available.

Pick a Location

The next step involves choosing a suitable venue for the party. This could either be within or outside the Sim's home, depending on the available space to accommodate the guests. Opting for a party at their home grants the Sim greater control over the event and allows for better organization. Alternatively, players can select a party room from the Gallery. Regardless of the chosen location, it is imperative for players to ensure that it facilitates smooth interactions with the guests throughout the celebration.

Completing Party Goals

Understand Party Goals

During the height of the birthday festivities, players will be presented with a concise set of goals displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. Additionally, they will encounter an achievement bar, varying from bronze to gold. One of the pivotal objectives entails extinguishing the birthday candles, which not only advances the Sim's age, but also secures a bronze achievement. However, there are additional tasks that must be completed prior to this milestone.

Bake a Birthday Cake

Players have the option to either personally bake the cake ahead of the event or delegate the task to the caterer. Once the cake is prepared, it should be placed on the counter and adorned with candles. It is important to remember that the primary objective of the event revolves around arranging the cake and extinguishing the candles, thus requiring players to focus on this task. Nevertheless, accomplishing additional objectives can potentially allow players to earn various medals.

Complete Side Quests

Players have the opportunity to fulfill additional tasks alongside celebrating their Sim's birthday. These tasks will appear randomly and may involve the following objectives:

Ensure that at least four Sims partake in consuming cake or other party snacks. To achieve this, players can utilize the "Call to Meal" interaction to encourage guests to eat.

Have the birthday Sim chat with other Sims.

Tell jokes.

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Encourage simultaneous dancing or music-playing among Sims. In order to achieve this, the Sim celebrating their birthday should take charge of playing music, dancing, and inviting other Sims to join them on the dance floor. If there are a large number of guests, it might be helpful to use a stereo system to ensure that the party remains lively.

Generate a collective sense of playfulness among Sims. Achieve this by incorporating mood-enhancing decorations, such as the MuSims trophies, or by engaging in light-hearted humor through telling jokes.

Have the Birthday Sim engage in a friendly game with another Sim, such as chess, a card game, or a video game.

For refreshments, summon the mixologist to provide drinks from the bar. If the players have not hired a bartender, they can serve the drinks themselves.

Toast a Birthday: Go to the 'Friendly' section in the social menu and choose the 'toast a birthday' option. Ensure that the birthday Sim is joined by two other Sims holding drinks.

In The Sims 4, the birthday party is an activity that has goals for players to accomplish and earn different medals. However, the true reward comes from enjoying oneself and creating happy memories throughout the day.

The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.