Not So Berry Legacy Challenge

The Not So Berry Legacy Challenge is one of the most popular challenges for The Sims 4, created by well‑known YouTuber Lilsimsie and her friend AlwaySimming. This is a ten‑generation challenge where each heir represents a specific color and follows unique rules, careers, and aspirations. The challenge forces players to explore aspects of the game they've never used before, without requiring bright pink skin (unlike classic "berry" challenges).

Basic Rules

• Generation colors. Each heir must represent the color of their generation (hair, makeup, clothing), but brightly colored skin is not necessary. This is the main "feature" of the challenge, but it's optional.
• Spouses. The colors of spouses don't matter, as they aren't part of the challenge. You can do whatever you please with them.
• Money cheats. Can be used, but not excessively. It's suggested to use freerealestate for the first home, but no cheats afterward.
• Living location. You may live wherever you please, unless specified otherwise in the generation rules.
• Career and aspiration. Every generation must complete both the career and aspiration of the heir, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• Lifespan. Keep it on normal.
• Hashtag. If you play and want to share, use the hashtag #notsoberry so the community can see your progress.

Generation One: Mint

You're a mischievous scientist that really loves the color mint. You're career driven but still make time for silly pranks and outings with your closest friends. You love luxury and want the best for yourself and your family.

Traits: Vegetarian, Jealous, Materialistic

Aspiration: Chief of Mischief

Career: Scientist

Rules:

• Master scientist career and complete Chief of Mischief aspiration
• Master mischief and logic skills
• Complete elements collection

Generation Two: Rose

You had everything you desired as a child but you were always longing for more. As an adult you have a hard time committing to relationships as you're so focused on your career. You have absolutely no parental instincts whatsoever but you still love your child with all your heart.

Traits: Hot Headed, Snob, Romantic

Aspiration: Serial Romantic

Career: Politician

Rules:

• Have only one child
• Master the politician career and complete Serial Romantic aspiration
• Master charisma skill
• Leave someone at the alter (an interaction available during a wedding)
• Get married for the first time as an elder

Generation Three: Yellow

Growing up you never had a close relationship with your parents and spent the majority of your time alone in your room obsessing over space. You'll do whatever it takes to get to Sixam no matter the cost.

Traits: Clumsy, Ambitious, Loner

Aspiration: Nerd Brain

Career: Astronaut

Rules:

• Master rocket science and handiness skill
• Master astronaut career and complete Nerd Brain aspiration
• Must build a rocket ship and visit Sixam
• Enter the secret lot in Oasis Springs (requiring max handiness)
• Never have any close friends or relationships other than grandparent from Generation 1 until the grandparent dies

Generation Four: Grey

You always felt that you were different. While the rest of your family was busy messing around in the lab, you just wanted to be outside playing basketball. You're very good at sports and you dream of becoming a professional athlete. To make up for your nonexistent relationship with your parents you want to be there for your own children as much as possible.

Traits: Active, Slob, Music Lover

Aspiration: Bodybuilder

Career: Athlete

Rules:

• Master singing, parenting, and athletic skills
• Master athlete career and complete Bodybuilder aspiration
• Have three failed relationships before finding spouse, marry a neat Sim
• Be good friends with all of your children
• Have family movie night with your spouse and children every Sunday

Generation Five: Plum

You've always been good at anything you tried. It's hard to choose a career, so why not try a few? You work as a doctor for much of your life, but as an adult realize that your true dream is to become a professional dancer.

Traits: Genius, Noncommittal, Dance Machine

Aspiration: Renaissance Sim

Career: Fast Food, Doctor, Entertainer

Rules:

• Master dance and two other skills of your choosing, achieve at least level eight in six skills
• Complete Renaissance Sim aspiration
• Get divorced and then later remarried to the same Sim
• Must live in at least three different worlds over the course of your life

Generation Six: Orange

You're the black sheep of your family (but with orange hair) and you were raised in a hectic household. You've always wanted to cause mayhem, but you're just really bad at being evil. You enjoy breaking into your neighbors' houses and eating their food. You really love baking and spend the majority of your spare time eating sweets.

Traits: Evil, Self-Assured, Glutton

Aspiration: Public Enemy

Career: Criminal

Rules:

• Master baking and charisma skills
• Master criminal career and complete Public Enemy aspiration
• Must live in a 'needs TLC' apartment for entire young adult life
• Have twins, but only those two children (you may cheat for this)
• Insist on being evil (claim to be criminal mastermind) but nobody believes you, not even your own children

Generation Seven: Pink

You grew up poor and are living paycheck to paycheck working in the business career just as your parents did. You long to write romance novels but are too afraid to quit your steady job to follow your dreams. You're very practical and you know the chances of making it as a writer are slim, so you stay working at your nine to five. As an adult you finally decide to pursue your dreams.

Traits: Neat, Unflirty, Creative

Aspiration: Best Selling Author

Career: Business

Rules:

• Complete postcard collection
• Master writing and wellness skills
• Complete Best Selling Author aspiration
• Have a well-maintained garden
• Quit day job as an adult to pursue dreams (mid-life crisis much?)

Generation Eight: Peach

Your parents always taught you to follow your dreams. You've always wanted to be a detective. You've always wanted to be a comedian. Well dang it, you can do both! Detective by day, comedian by night, you can do anything you set your mind to.

Traits: Foodie, Lazy, Goofball

Aspiration: Joke Star

Career: Detective

Rules:

• Marry a co-worker
• Must play an instrument
• Master gourmet cooking and comedy skills
• Master detective career
• Must live in a different world than the one they were raised

Generation Nine: Green

You were caught hacking by a major tech company that then offered you a position in their firm. You're dedicated to your work, but that doesn't stop you from going out and having a good time. You're the kind of person that will be at a party at 3am and then at work at 6am.

Traits: Squeamish, Geek, Cheerful

Aspiration: Computer Whiz

Career: Tech Guru

Rules:

• Master mixology, video gaming, and programming skills
• Master tech guru career and complete Computer Whiz aspiration
• Must accept every invitation to parties/outings with your friends
• Have at least five good friends and five enemies

Generation Ten: Blue

You have the perfect life. White picket fence, loving spouse, beautiful children. But why do you still want more? You have a one time secret affair and will regret it for the rest of your life. Afterward you pour your soul into raising your children and fixing your marriage.

Traits: Gloomy, Perfectionist, Family Oriented

Aspiration: Super Parent

Career: Critic

Rules:

• Adopt at least one child
• Master the photography, cooking, and parenting skills
• Master critic career and complete Super Parent aspiration
• Must marry high school sweetheart and stay with them until you die
• Have a one time secret affair