If you want you can skip tasks at the menu or shorten tasks at the sim. Both amounts are mentioned in brackets behind the tasks. The costs at the sim will go down a while after starting the task, the lowest amount is 9 SP.
Of course it's always possible that the developers build in changes. We will only find out when the episodes appear in our games. Therefore, all information without guarantee!
"Desert Duel" is the 12th SimChase event.. It’s a 7-day event starting from Tuesday 24th March (AEST)
After opening the game and tapping "Start Chase" the following episodes will start at the same time every day.
To start the event check in with SimChase's hirsute host Kam Ham at the Nightclub.
SimChase FAQ on ea.com
Note:
Numbers of sims, clues or items to be found and costs may vary. (Probably depends on the game-level and if you have purchased the boost.)
The times mentioned in the game are based on 3-star-objects.
Some tasks can be done by preteens.
Episode 1 Challenges
1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 8 Sims 3 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu /)
3) 1 Sim 6 minutes - (2 SP skip at Menu / 9 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! Learning higher Mastery levels take less time!
- Cost May Vary
Expert - 2 hours; §300,583 - (10 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
Master - 1 hour 42 minutes; 11 SP - (10 SP skip at Menu)
Grandmaster - 30 minutes; 12 SP - (10 SP skip at Menu
6) 1 Sim 6 minutes - (5 SP skip at Menu / 9 SP at Sim)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds
Skipping the episode would cost 52 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.
Episode 2 Challenges
1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 9 Sims 3 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / ) (Preteens are not allowed to craft cappuccinos)
3) 1 Sim 1 hour - (3 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
- Cost May Vary
Expert - 4 hours - §601.166 - (15 SP skip at Menu / 26 SP at Sim)
Master - 3 hours 24 minutes - 22 SP - (15 SP skip at Menu)
Grandmaster - 1 hour - 24 SP - (15 SP skip at Menu
Edit March 25th:
6) Up to 12 Sims - 24 dust bunnies - 3 hours - Quick Complete to get extra items! - (15 SP skip at Menu / ) (Preteens can do this.)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds
Skipping the episode would cost 78 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.
Episode 3 Challenges
1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 12 Sims 3 hours - (15 SP skip at Menu/) Note: We need trees for this task. Watch out for the star rating!
3) 1 Sim 1 hour - (5 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
- Cost May Vary
Expert - §390.757 - 2 hours - (15 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
Master - 14 SP - 1 hour 42 minutes - (15 SP skip at Menu)
Grandmaster - 15 SP - 30 minutes - (15 SP skip at Menu)
6) 1 Sim 1 hour - (10 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds
Skipping the episode would cost 75 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.
Episode 4 Challenges
1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 12 Sims 1 hour - (15 SP skip at Menu /) (Preteens won‘t cook at a stove.)
3) 1 Sim 2 hours - (5 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
- Cost May Vary
Expert - 4 hours - §420.816 - (15 SP skip at Menu / 26 SP at Sim)
Master - 3 hours 24 minutes - 15 SP - (15 SP skip at Menu)
Grandmaster - 1 hour - 16 SP - (15 SP skip at Menu)
6) 1 Sim 1 hour - (10 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds
Skipping the episode would cost 75 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.
Episode 5 Challenges
1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 24 Sims 3 hours - (25 SP skip at Menu / ) (Preteens can do this.)
3) 1 Sim 4 hours - (15 SP skip at Menu / 26 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
- Cost may vary
Expert - 3 hours - § 1,202,332 - (35 SP skip at Menu / 22 SP at Sim)
Master - 2 hours 33 minutes - 44 SP - (35 SP skip at Menu)
Grandmaster - 45 minutes - 48 SP - (35 SP skip at Menu)
6) Up to 12 Sims - 24 items - 3 hours - Quick Complete to get extra items! - (35 SP skip at Menu / ) (Preteens can do this.)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds
Skipping the episode would cost 140 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.
Episode 6 Challenges
1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 16 Sims 2 hours - (35 SP skip at Menu /) (Preteens can do this.)
3) 1 Sim 3 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu / 22 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning higher mastery levels take less time!
- Cost may vary
Expert - 6 hours - § 601,166 - (35 SP skip at Menu / 35 SP at Sim)
Master - 5 hours 6 minutes - 22 SP - (35 SP skip at Menu)
Grandmaster - 1 hour 30 minutes minutes - 24 SP - (35 SP skip at Menu)
6) 1 Sim 3 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu / 22 SP at Sim)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds
Skipping the episode would cost 120 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.
Episode 7 Challenges
1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 28 Sims 3 hours - (50 SP skip at Menu /) (Preteens can do this.)
3) 1 Sim 3 hours - (25 SP skip at Menu / 22 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
- Cost may vary
Expert - 4 hours; § 1,502,915 - (30 SP skip at Menu / 26 SP at Sim)
Master - 3 hours 24 minutes; 55 SP - (30 SP skip at Menu)
Grandmaster - 1 hour; 60 SP - (30 SP skip at Menu)
Edit March 30th
6) Up to 12 Sims - 36 items - 3 hours. Quick Complete to find extra items! - (40 SP skip at Menu /) (Preteens can do this.)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds
Skipping the episode would cost 195 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.