How To Set Up & Go On a Blind Date In The Sims 4

Going on a blind date is a new event accessible in The Sims 4 Lovestruck. It is similar to a standard date, but you never know who you’ll meet next. The potential partner could be older, younger, employed, a student, a homeowner, renter, or homeless. You will need to pick up activities before knowing who it is, which can lead to either a memorable date or a very awkward one. You can even utilize unique circumstances that tie in with TS4 Seasons or TS4 Cottage Living.

Another critical aspect of the date is simply being attracted to each other. TS4 Lovestruck now has preferences for fashion, hair color, interests, and traits. It will be hard to find romance if they aren’t your Sim’s type. While not direct, compatibility from TS4 Growing Together can also play a part in how the two Sims get along in general, and TS4 Get Famous can make blind dates exciting if a celebrity tries to woo you.

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The Right Venue And Activities

Sims can go on a blind date using the Cupid’s Corner App on their phone. Only adult-aged Sims and older will have the Blind Date option in the app’s menu; teens will have a more limited selection in TS4. In the next menu, you can opt for additional Sims to chaperone the date, a venue, and at least three activities to do on the date.

YouTuber SatchOnSims tried out the blind date option. While the main tasks are for the blind date itself, you can still complete other new features. This includes using it mainly as an excuse to finish the Romantic Explorer Aspiration.

Activity Object or Interaction Expansion Be Romantic Use Romantic Interactions with your date Base Game Be Friendly Use Friendly Interactions with your date Base Game Be Funny Use Funny Interactions with your date Base Game Be Mean Use Mean Interactions on third-party Sims Base Game Be Mischievous Use Mischievous Interactions on third party Sims Base Game Drink Bar, Vendor, Small Talk Interaction Base Game Food Cooking, Grilling, Bar, Vendor, Small Talk Interaction Base Game

Activity Object or Interaction Expansion Physical Intimacy Romantic Interactions Base Game WooHoo WooHoo on beds and other objects, Romantic Interaction Base Game TV Countertop or wall-mounted TV, Small Talk Interaction Base Game Animals Cats, Cows, Horses, Hamsters Cats and Dogs, Cottage Living, Horse Ranch, My First Pet Play in Snow Snowy Winter Seasons, Snowy Escape Skate Frozen Pond, Ice Rink, Roller Rink Seasons Star or Cloud Gaze Sit together outside, Small Talk Interaction Lovestruck

Activity Object or Interaction Expansion Board Games Darts, Card Table, Board Games Base Game, Lovestruck Video Games Phone, Computer, Tablet, Arcade Base Game, Get Together Paint Easel, Sketch Pad, Small Talk Interaction Base Game Reminiscing Photos, Camera Base Game Gardening Seeds, Plants, Bonsai Base Game, Seasons Music Guitar, Violin, Piano Base Game, Growing Together

Activity Object or Interaction Expansion Sing Microphone Lovestruck, City Living Save the Moment Camera, Small Talk Interaction Base Game Dance Stereo, Small Talk Interaction Base Game Exercise Treadmill, Weight Machine, Pool, Jogging Interaction Base Game Swim Pool, Ocean Base Game, Island Living Fish Pond, Fishing Sign Base Game. Note: some neighborhoods have no default fishing spots.

It is important to pick a venue with suitable objects to complete the date’s goals. While in an event, you can still enter Buy Mode to acquire TS4 Lovestruck items. However, you can’t travel to other places, which can make it possible to set up an unwinnable situation. For instance, TS4 Seasons makes many outdoor neighborhoods inhospitable during autumn and winter.

Making An Impression In Time

Upon arriving at the chosen venue, the blind date forms a group and is marked with a hexagon icon above their head. The date lasts up to six hours but can be manually ended early. However, some users have reported bugs on dates lasting 30 hours. The date will be a random single existing in your The Sims 4 save. However, if you have been playing for a long time and no one remains single, the game may randomly generate a new homeless NPC.

The blind match is likely a stranger, so it's key to Introduce Yourself to access more interactions. Additionally, since your relationship starts with a score of zero, do not use Mean or Mischievous Interactions on the Sim, or the date will instantly end. However, you can be rude to pedestrians at the venue.

Since there is a time limit, you want to make the most of the experience. Your Sim should arrive well-rested, clean, and full (unless eating and drinking are part of the date). You will also want to avoid dating during work hours or while attending classes from The Sims 4 Discover University. Also, it may be a good idea to manually cancel longer animations, like dancing or playing music, if they have already triggered objective markers.

Source: SatchOnSims/YouTube