Are you ready to add some excitement to your Sims 4 gameplay?
Look no further than the Sims 4 Black Widow Challenge!
This challenging game mode requires your Sims to get married multiple times, with a deadly twist – they must kill each of their partners.
Although the name suggests it, this challenge isn’t limited to just female Sims – male Sims can also take part!
Keep reading for the full rules and guidelines for the Sims 4 Black Widow Challenge.
Sims 4 Black Widow Challenge Rules

Gameplay Options
You have two options for gameplay:
Option 1: Move into your new spouse’s house, but keep all the tombstones on the lot to make it “haunted.”
Option 2: Buy your own land and keep track of the people you kill by hand.
How To Play
To get started, set your Sims’ lifespan to normal and create a Young Adult Sim with the traits “romantic,” “snobby,” and “materialistic.” The goal for your Sim is to fall in love, with the sub-goal of being “The Serial Romantic.”
Place your Sim on a lot or in a home, find a Sim to marry, and throw a dinner party to show off your perfect match. But be careful – you’ll need at least a silver rating for the party.
After the party, find a new person to date, get caught cheating on your spouse, and start a fight with them. Then, kill your spouse and marry someone else, writing “(Name) – Killed by Black Widow” on the tombstone.
Repeat this process until you have at least 10 gravestones.
The Rules
Here are the rules for the Sims 4 Black Widow Challenge:
- Set your lifespan to normal.
- Stop aging in every house except your own.
- No mods or cheats, but you can reset a Sim if necessary.
- Decide if you want to have kids – you get extra points for doing so.
- Only single Sims can get married to avoid a bug that can leave you broke in the end.
- You can’t fix anything, but you can change it.
- Your Black Widow Sim must reach the highest level in both Cooking and Charisma.
Difficulty Levels
The Sims 4 Black Widow Challenge offers different levels of difficulty:
- Novice: Complete the challenge with either your Charisma or Cooking skill at its highest level.
- Normal: Complete the challenge before your Sim dies.
- Specialist: Finish both the challenge and the Serial Romantic goal before the Black Widow becomes an elder.
- Legendary: Finish the challenge and Serial Romantic goal when the Black Widow is an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can male Sims participate in the Black Widow Challenge?
Yes, both male and female Sims can participate in the challenge.
Can I use mods or cheats?
No, you cannot use any mods or cheats, but you can reset a Sim if necessary.
Can my Sim have children?
Yes, you can have children, and you get extra points for doing so.
Can I change anything in the game?
You cannot fix anything, but you can change it.
Can I complete the challenge without killing my spouse?
While the main objective of the challenge is to kill your spouse and remarry, some players may not be comfortable with that aspect of the game. Fortunately, the challenge rules are flexible, and you can modify them to fit your playstyle. You can choose to simply divorce your spouse instead of killing them, or even skip the marriage altogether and just focus on building your Sim’s romantic relationships.
What happens if I fail the dinner party requirement?
The dinner party requirement is an essential part of the challenge, as it serves as a way for your Sim to display their relationship with their current spouse. If you fail to achieve at least a silver rating, you will need to keep hosting dinner parties until you succeed. If you are having difficulty, you can try improving your cooking and charisma skills or inviting guests with compatible personalities.
The Sims 4 Black Widow Challenge is a fun and challenging way to spice up your gameplay.
With different levels of difficulty and the potential to keep score, it’s a great way to test your skills as a Sims player.
Give it a try and Happy gaming!