Taking care of Sims and starting families is often the main priority of many players ofThe Sims 4.To change up their pacing and dive into unexplored aspects of the game, players frequently turn to challenges written by creators in the community.The Not So Berry Challengeandthe Decades Challengeare usually the first challenges that players turn to; however, more obscure challenges like the Globetrotter Challenge can offer better experiences for telling meaningful stories.

This challenge takes players through seven different worlds inThe Sims 4and encourages them to investigate every nook and cranny by completing aspirations. Unlike others, this challenge is played with a single Sim and focuses more on gameplay than money accumulation. Players end the challenge with a fully-rounded Sim with new life experiences and expertise in each of the assigned expansions.

For round one of the globetrotter challenge, visit mount komorebi and complete the sightseer aspiration

The rules for this challenge werecreated by Moonfi.

Rules

Before delving into the rounds of this challenge, players must first read the challenge’s rules about settings and goals. The rules are in place so that players can feel immersed in the story of the challenge. If the suggested expansions are not installed, feel free to modify these guidelines.

Round One: Mt. Komorebi

At the beginning ofsummer, the character of this challenge decides to visitMt. Komorebi— the world fromSnowy Escape— for a fresh start. Unfortunately, the ticket cost them their entire life savings. They pitch a tent and set up base on an empty lot. In this season of their life, this Sim wants to explore Mt. Komorebi.

To complete this desire, players should strive to finish theMt. Komorebi Sightseer aspiration. This aspiration takes Sims through the ins and outs of the world, encouraging them to participate in festivals, visit attractions, and taste the town’s traditional meals. They findeasy ways to make money, like selling fruits, vegetables, and fish from nearby gardens and community lots. They alsopick up knitting as a hobby, so players should at least attempt to complete theLord/Lady of the Knits aspirationbefore moving to the next world.

For round two of the globetrotter challenge, complete the beach life aspiration in Sulani

Round Two: Sulani

As summer fades away and autumn draws to a close, thewinterbreeze begins to fill the air. After seeing all the sights and mastering the art of knitting, the Sim decides to search for warmer weather. They sell the majority of their belongings and set sail forSulani, where they can sink their toes in the sand and cool off in the ocean.

Players should select theBeach Life aspirationto get the full Island Living experience. This entails discovering thesecrets of the hidden cave, eating island food, and earning gold at the exclusive Kava party. Aim to complete the aspiration before advancing to the next world during spring.

In round three of the globetrotter challenge, the player must discover the secrets of the StrangerVille Mystery

Round Three: StrangerVille

Oncespringhits Sulani, the Sim gets an itch to move once again. They aim for Granite Falls, but get lost on their travels and find themselves inStrangerVille. The town is full of strange plants, and the people are even stranger. Locals sprint wildly through the town with crooked necks and are constantly talking about their “Mother.”

The Sim in this challenge can’t help their curiosity, and decide to set up camp tosolve the StrangerVille mystery. TheStrangerVille Mystery aspirationwill help this Sim on their quest to cure the infected Sims and defeat the Mother Plant.

For round four of the globetrotter challenge, players must move to granite falls to complete the outdoor retreat and angling ace aspirations

Round Four: Granite Falls

Finally, nextspring, the globetrotter arrives inGranite Fallsfrom the Outdoor Retreat game pack. Spring is a perfect season to go hiking in the forest, study herbalism, and admire nature. TheOutdoor Enthusiastaspirationwillguide the Sim through the fishing, herbalism, and cooking skills, which are all essential for camping. Finishing this aspiration will reward the Sim with the Survivalisttrait, which comes in handy when the Sim continues to live off of the land.

Many of the unidentified plants and herbs that are needed to complete this aspiration will bloom in the spring and summer, so players should take full advantage of these seasons. There is a secondary aspiration for this round as well. If this Sim soars through the primary aspiration, they should try their hands at theAngling Ace aspiration​​​​.

For round five of the globetrotter challenge, the player must complete the aspirations that came with jungle adventure

Round Five: Selvadorada

Insummer, this Sim needs a change of scenery and happens uponSelvadorada, the Latin-American-inspiredjungle town from Jungle Adventure. While there, they dig up ancient artifacts, find hidden treasures, and dance at the town’s cantina. TheArcheology Scholaraspirationshould help along the way.

The secondary aspiration for this world isJungle Explorer. To complete the secondary aspiration and traverse the Jungle District successfully, the player Sim can ask their friends to join their household, but they will have to remove their money from family funds and split all profits from selling artifacts and treasures. Be sure to move the friend back out when the trip to Selvadorada is completed.

In round six of the globetrotter challenge, the Sim must move to Evergreen Harbor and complete the two aspirations that came with Eco Lifestyle

Round Six: Evergreen Harbor

When the leaves begin to change color, it’s time for another destination. In an attempt to slow down and connect with the community, the globetrotter moves toEvergreen Harborfrom the Eco Lifestyle expansionin thefall. Begin by tackling theMaster Makeraspiration.Sims will learn fabrication skills, the importance of recycling, and the art of creating candles along their way to completing this aspiration.

Another aspiration that came withEco Lifestyleis theEco Innovatoraspiration. This is the secondary, optional aspiration that players can try to complete before moving on to the next round. It will help the Sim be more involved in the community and improve the overall atmosphere of the city.

In round seven of the globetrotter challenge, there are two options that they player may choose: the realm of magic route or the vampires route

Round Seven: Glimmerbrook OR Forgotten Hollow

There are two options for completing the seventh round of this challenge, depending on which occult pack the player has downloaded. Inwinter, the Sim can travel toGlimmerbrookfrom Realm of Magic. Take the Sim through the town and into the mysterious glowing portal into the Magical Realm. There, they willbecome a powerful spellcasterby completing theSpellcraft and Sorcery aspiration(main) and thePurveyor of Portionsaspiration(secondary).

If the player prefers the Vampires expansion instead, the Sim can instead travel toForgotten Hollowfor the winter, where they meet the illustrious Count Vladislaus. There, they will learn how to live forever bybecoming a vampireand completing theMaster Vampire aspiration.

For the last round of the globetrotter challenge, the player has the freedom to choose how the story ends

Round Eight

In the challenge’s final round, the Sim is encouraged towrite a book about their lifeexperiences while traveling. Strive to complete theBestselling Author aspirationand theFreelance Botanist aspirationfor fun on the side.

Free from the confines and rules of the challenge, the player can settle in their favorite world and finally build their Sim the house that they deserve. Perhaps they can start a family of their own to travel with. They can visit their favorite worlds from the past, or decide to go to university as their next adventure. There are also several other unexplored worlds for players to write their own rules for to continue the challenge.

The Sims 4is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.