The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies Legacy Challenge
Written by Whimsy-Sim-Sanctuary.
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"A family empire, built one business at a time."
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Generation 1: Legacy (Tattoo Parlor – A New Beginning)
"You grew up in a tattoo shop, but now it’s time to make your own mark."
You spent your childhood in the buzzing atmosphere of Nordhaven’s well-known family-run tattoo studio, watching your parents and relatives bring their clients’ visions to life. But you don’t want to just follow in their footsteps—you want to start your own studio, your own way.
Business: Tattoo Parlor (A brand-new shop, separate from the family’s!)
Skill: Tattooing
Goals:
Start your own tattoo studio from scratch in Nordhaven.
Master the Tattooing skill.
Achieve a 5-star business rating.
Have at least one artistic child who will be inspired by your work
Generation 2: Clay (Pottery Studio)
"Molding dreams into reality."
Your parents’ world was ink and rebellion, but you longed for something quieter. You found peace in pottery and built a business where others could create, unwind, and express themselves through clay.
Business: Pottery Studio
Skill: Pottery
Goals:
Master the Pottery skill.
Offer Pottery Classes.
Raise a child who loves baking and dreams of making people smile with sweets.
Generation 3: Sweet (Candy Shop)
"Happiness comes in all flavors."
Growing up in a pottery studio, you were surrounded by earth tones and clay dust. But you dreamed of bright colors, sugar, and the joy of a perfect pastry. Now, you run a charming candy shop, baking treats that bring happiness to all.
Business: Candy Shop
Skills: Baking & Cooking
Goals:
Master the Baking and Cooking skills.
Sell handmade chocolates, pastries, and confections.
Have a child who prefers animals over people.
Generation 4: Paws (Dog or Cat Café – Co-run with Parent)
"A place for good food and furry friends."
Your childhood smelled like freshly baked cookies, but you always felt more at home with animals than people. Inspired by your parent’s café skills, you start a Dog or Cat Café, combining your love for food and furry friends.
Business: Dog or Cat Café (Co-run with Gen 3 parent if still alive!)
Skill: Pet Training
Goals:
Master the Dog Training skill.
Offer pet-friendly entry at your café.
Have one sibling who grows up working at the café and later finds a different path.
(Requires Cats & Dogs expansion pack.)
Generation 5: Zen (Cozy Nail Salon & Wellness Center – Sibling Venture)
"Balancing beauty, relaxation, and business."
You and your sibling grew up running the café together, but you always believed in self-care and wellness. You open a nail salon with yoga and massages, offering Sims a peaceful retreat next door to the café.
Business: Nail Salon & Wellness Center
Skill: Wellness
Goals:
Master the Wellness skill.
Offer nail care, massages, and yoga.
Be a sibling of Gen 4.
(Requires Spa Day game pack.)
Generation 6: Spin (Laundromat)
"Rolling through life with style."
Your family built businesses centered around creativity and relaxation, but you wanted something practical. You love fixing things and keeping busy, so you open a Laundromat, a place where everyone in the neighborhood comes together.
Business: Laundromat
Skill: Handiness
Goals:
Maintain cleanliness and functionality of machines.
Offer a small coffee bar or reading corner.
Have a child who spends their childhood gaming on a tablet while helping out.
(Requires Laundry Day stuff pack.)
Generation 7: Pixels (Esports Café – Inspired by Their Childhood at the Laundromat & Cafés)
"Gaming isn't just a hobby—it's a way of life."
You grew up in the laundromat, passing time on a tablet playing games while waiting for customers. But you also spent weekends at your grandparents’ cafés, soaking in the vibrant energy. Now, you combine both worlds, opening an Esports Café where gaming meets community.
Business: Esports Café
Skill: Video Gaming
Goals:
Master the Video Gaming skill.
Start working as a teen, later on helping in the laundromat.
'Host' gaming tournaments and events.
Have a child who is deeply inspired by art and self-expression.
Generation 8: Muse (Artist Loft – Inspired by Gen 1 & 2 Ancestors)
"Art is what makes life colorful."
You grew up surrounded by screens and competition, but you were drawn to the hands-on creativity of your ancestors. Inspired by Gen 1’s tattoos and Gen 2’s pottery, you open an Artist Loft, where painters, musicians, and performers thrive.
Business: Artist Loft (Gallery & Performance Space)
Skills: Painting & Violin (or another instrument)
Goals:
Master either Painting or an Instrument.
'Host' Live Performances and Art Exhibits.
Have a child who loves nature and finds peace outdoors.
Generation 9: Bloom (Florist Shop)
"A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms."
Growing up in a chaotic artist loft, you longed for simplicity and nature. You open a Florist Shop, creating stunning arrangements for weddings, funerals, and everything in between.
Business: Florist Shop
Skill: Flower Arranging
Goals:
Master the Flower Arranging skill.
Grow your own flowers for the shop.
Have a child who is driven, energetic, and wants to do something completely different.
(Requires Seasons or Cottage Living expansion pack.)
Generation 10: Strength (Gym – Breaking Away from the Family Empire)
"Sometimes, the best way to honor a legacy is to forge your own path."
Your family built a creative empire, but you never fit in. You were drawn to fitness, discipline, and pushing your limits. Instead of following in their footsteps, you open a Gym, proving that strength comes in many forms.
Business: Gym
Skill: Fitness
Goals:
Master the Fitness skill.
Own a fully-equipped gym and mentor sims.
Achieve a 5-star business rating.
Have no interest in the family’s creative businesses.
