What are the rules of the Not So Berry Challenge?
Not So Berry Challenge: the rules
The Not So Berry Challenge by lilsimsie and alwaysimming is a Sims 4 challenge. It runs for 10 generations. There are ten generations, each tied to a color. The goal: The Blue (tenth) heir finishes all of their generation goals.
At a glance
- Creator
- lilsimsie and alwaysimming
- Length
- 10 generations
- Packs
- Base game plus Get to Work, City Living, Get Together, Spa Day, Outdoor Retreat, Parenthood and Movie Hangout Stuff for the rules as written; the authors say to swap anything you don't own.
- Rules
- The creator's page, read on October 28, 2026
How to start
- Create the generation one heir with the Mint traits, aspiration and career.
- Lifespan stays on Normal.
- Money cheats are allowed but should be light, for example only to pay for the first home.
- You may live anywhere and move freely unless a generation says otherwise.
The rules
- There are ten generations, each tied to a color.
- Each heir has three set traits, a set aspiration and a set career.
- Each heir should max their career and finish their aspiration unless their generation says otherwise.
- Each generation also has its own list of extra goals.
- Dressing the heir and decorating the home in the generation color is optional but encouraged.
- The heir's partner has no color or rule limits unless a generation says so.
- If you lack a pack a generation needs, swap that item for something from the base game or a pack you own.
- You may drop any rule you dislike; the authors say the point is fun.
All 10 generations
| Generation | Traits | Aspiration | Career | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mint | Vegetarian, Jealous, Materialistic | Chief of Mischief | Scientist | Max the Scientist career. Max Mischief and Logic. Finish the elements collection |
| 2. Rose | Hot-Headed, Snob, Romantic | Serial Romantic | Politician | Have exactly one child and max Charisma. Leave someone at the wedding altar. First marriage happens only as an elder |
| 3. Yellow | Clumsy, Ambitious, Loner | Nerd Brain | Astronaut | Max Rocket Science and Handiness. Build a rocket and reach Sixam. No close bonds except the Mint grandparent while they live |
| 4. Grey | Active, Slob, Music Lover | Bodybuilder | Athlete | Max Singing, Parenting and Fitness. Three failed relationships, then marry a Neat Sim. Weekly Sunday family movie night |
| 5. Plum | Genius, Noncommittal, Dance Machine | Renaissance Sim | Fast Food, then Doctor, then Entertainer | Max Dancing plus two other skills; reach level 8 in six skills. Divorce and later remarry the same Sim. Live in at least three worlds |
| 6. Orange | Evil, Self-Assured, Glutton | Public Enemy | Criminal | Max Baking and Charisma. Spend all of young adulthood in a run-down (needs TLC) apartment. Have twins and no other children |
| 7. Pink | Neat, Unflirty, Creative | Best-Selling Author | Business | Max Writing and Wellness. Finish the postcard collection. Keep a tidy garden; quit the day job as an adult |
| 8. Peach | Foodie, Lazy, Goofball | Joke Star | Detective | Max Gourmet Cooking and Comedy. Marry a co-worker. Live in a different world than the one you grew up in |
| 9. Green | Squeamish, Geek, Cheerful | Computer Whiz | Tech Guru | Max Mixology, Video Gaming and Programming. Say yes to every party or outing invite. Have five good friends and five enemies |
| 10. Blue | Gloomy, Perfectionist, Family-Oriented | Super Parent | Critic | Adopt at least one child. Max Photography, Cooking and Parenting. Marry a high school sweetheart and have one secret affair |
Track your Not So Berry Challenge
Tick each goal as your heirs finish it. The checklist saves in this browser, so you can come back to it. 0 of 60 done.
Generation 1: Mint (0 of 6)
Generation 2: Rose (0 of 6)
Generation 3: Yellow (0 of 6)
Generation 4: Grey (0 of 6)
Generation 5: Plum (0 of 6)
Generation 6: Orange (0 of 6)
Generation 7: Pink (0 of 6)
Generation 8: Peach (0 of 6)
Generation 9: Green (0 of 6)
Generation 10: Blue (0 of 6)
How you win
The Blue (tenth) heir finishes all of their generation goals.
Tips
- Mint needs Get to Work: the elements come from collecting and breaking open geodes and from mining rocks, so pick up every rock you find from day one.
- Plan Orange early: twins can't be forced without cheats or mods, and the creators allow cheating for this goal, so decide your method before the pregnancy.
- Max a career fast by having the heir do the career's daily task and keep a good mood before work; a focused or inspired mood helps the matching skills too.
Free tools for the challenge
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Questions
How many generations is the Not So Berry challenge?
Ten, each tied to a color, from Mint to Blue.
Who made the Not So Berry challenge?
Sims YouTuber lilsimsie and her friend alwaysimming wrote it in 2017.
Do I need every pack for Not So Berry?
No. The creators say to replace any pack item you don't own with one from the base game or your own packs.