How to Get Magic Beans in The Sims 4

Magic beans are a fun and mythical element in The Sims 4 that allow you to grow special beanstalks and unlock unique interactions Getting your hands on these rare magic beans requires some effort, but the rewards are worthwhile for Sims who crave adventure and fantasy.

This comprehensive guide will explain where to find magic beans in The Sims 4, how to acquire them, what they do, and tips for making the most of magic beans in your game. Soon your Sims will be growing magical beanstalks in their own backyards!

An Overview of Magic Beans in The Sims 4

Magic beans first appeared in The Sims 2: Seasons expansion pack and have made occasional appearances in later games as rare, elusive items. True to their mythical nature, magic beans can be planted to grow a giant beanstalk that Sims can climb up into the clouds.

In The Sims 4, magic beans function much the same way. When planted, they sprout a huge beanstalk. Sims can then interact with the beanstalk in special ways:

• Climb up into the clouds to hang out, stargaze, and sleep in the clouds

• Bring a cowplant up to the clouds to create a rare celestial cowplant that lives in the sky.

• Meet and socialize with giants at the top of the beanstalk.

• Collect valuable metals and gems in the clouds.

As you can see magic beans offer some really unique gameplay options not possible otherwise! Next let’s cover how to get these precious beans.

Where to Get Magic Beans in The Sims 4

Magic beans are considered a rare and valuable item in The Sims 4. There are only a couple of ways to get your hands on them:

Reach Gardening Skill Level 10

The primary way to obtain magic beans is as a reward for achieving level 10 of the gardening skill. Once your Sim reaches this max gardening skill level, rare seed packets will become available for purchase on the computer or in build mode.

Each rare seed packet contains one magic bean, so buying multiple seed packets is the best way to accumulate a stash of magic beans.

Find Seed Packets Around Town

In addition to buying rare seed packets outright, your high-level gardener Sim may also randomly find individual seed packets as they explore their neighborhood.

Keep your eyes peeled for seed packets spawning on community lots or even your Sim’s home lot. Interacting with any rare seed packets you discover will add magic beans to your inventory.

Receive as a Gift

There is a small chance your Sim may receive a rare seed packet containing a magic bean as a gift. Developing relationships with other Sims by socializing can trigger them to gift your Sim rare items, including the coveted magic beans.

Cheats (Non-Canonical Method)

You can also use cheats to instantly obtain magic beans, though this route is not officially considered canonical in terms of Sims storylines. The cheat is:

simology.spawn.seedpacket_magicbean

This will immediately spawn a rare seed packet with a magic bean in your Sim’s inventory, bypassing the normal methods of obtaining them. Use cheats responsibly to avoid overpowered situations.

How to Plant Magic Beans

Once you’ve managed to acquire one or more magic beans, it’s time to put them to use! Here are the steps for planting magic beans:

1. Buy a Magic PlantSim Stump from Build Mode (you’ll find it under Outdoor Plants). This stump is required to plant the magic beans.

2. Go into Live Mode and select the Magic PlantSim Stump in your yard. Choose the “Plant Magic Beans” interaction.

3. Your Sim will plant the beans. Now wait 6-12 hours and you’ll see a huge beanstalk start to grow!

4. Let the beanstalk grow to full size – it takes 24 hours. Once fully grown, Sims can interact and climb the beanstalk.

5. Your beanstalk will remain on the lot indefinitely until you choose to sell it. But the special cloud interactions are only available for 3-5 days before the beanstalk becomes inactive.

The magic happens once your Sims start climbing those beanstalks! Experience all the fantasy fun and rewards magic beans have to offer in The Sims 4.

What to Do With Magic Beans and Beanstalks

Living out your Sims’ fairy tale dreams is what magic beans are all about. Here are some top things to try:

• See your Sims react with awe when the beanstalk first starts sprouting.

• Send multiple Sims up the beanstalk together for adventures in the clouds.

• Collect metals like silver and gold that spawn in the clouds.

• Interact with giants at the top of the beanstalk! Becoming friends with giants unlocks special rewards.

• Grow a celestial cowplant in the clouds for a unique supernatural cowplant.

• Use the beanstalk as a romantic date spot for stargazing with your Sim’s sweetheart.

• See what random harvestables spawn in the clouds day-to-day.

• Experience the “Land of the Giants” moodlet after spending time around giants up above.

• Photograph your Sims interacting with the beanstalk to capture the magic.

The rarity of magic beans makes every beanstalk a wondrous opportunity! Ceci n’est-ce pas une pipe!

Tips for Using Magic Beans

Spread Out Planting Times

Since beanstalks only remain interactive for a limited time, don’t plant all your beans at once. Space out planting every few days to enjoy more time with active beanstalks.

Travel to Beanstalks on Other Lots

You can visit neighbors’ houses and climb their beanstalks too during the active period. Increase your magic bean fun by stopping by other beanstalks around town.

Carry a Cowplant to the Clouds

Growing a celestial cowplant is a challenge since it requires carrying a potted cowplant through the beanstalk interactions. Time it right so the cowplant is budded and ready to take to the skies.

Pair with Fertilizer

Using high quality fertilizer on your Magic PlantSim Stump can increase the duration your beanstalk stays active, giving you more magic bean enjoyment.

Supervise Kids and Teens

Younger Sims may autonomously interact with magic beanstalks, which can be unpredictable. Supervise them for better control over their magical adventures.

The wonders of magic beans never get old. Experiment with these tips and tricks to make the most of your beanstalk events.

Magic Beans FAQs

Still have questions about how to find, plant, and use magic beans in The Sims 4? Here are answers to some frequently asked magic bean questions:

How long does the beanstalk stay active?

The beanstalk remains fully interactive for 3-5 days after reaching full size before becoming inactive and just a decorative object.

Do magic beans work in all worlds?

Yes, magic beans can be planted and sprout beanstalks successfully in any residential or community lot in any world.

Can I reuse the Magic PlantSim Stump?

No, stumps are single use – one stump per beanstalk. You’ll need to buy a new stump each time you want to plant beans.

Are magic beans from all packs the same?

Mechanically, yes. Magic beans function identically whether from Seasons, Parenthood, Realm of Magic, etc.

Can kids complete the beanstalk interactions?

Yes, Sims of all ages can fully interact and travel the beanstalks. Though kids may autonomously choose risky cloud interactions.

Live out your fairy tales by growing magical beanstalks using these Sims 4 magic bean tips and tricks. Just remember to plant responsibly and supervise wandering children and teens. Then get ready to climb into the clouds for adventures!