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Stardew Valleyis an open-ended country-life RPG where players can bring their visions of a perfect homestead to life. The protagonist receives a letter from their deceasedGrandpa, which states that they have inherited a run-down farm in the small and charming Pelican Town. The primary objective of the game is to restore the farm to its former glory, build ever-lasting relationships with the townsfolk, and settle down in the countryside.
To evaluate their progress in the game, Grandpa’s Ghost pays the farmer a visit after they’ve completed two years in Pelican Town. This guide covers everything players need to know so that they can be prepared for Grandpa’s Evaluation inStardew Valley.
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What is Grandpa’s Evaluation?
OnSpring 1, Year 3, the farmer’s deceased grandfather makes a ghostly return to evaluate their success on the farm. Grandpa’s Evaluation is determined by the amount ofcandles that illuminate Grandpa’s Shrine, located in the Northwest corner of The Farm.
Every player should aim to make Grandpa proud by successfully lighting all4 candleson his shrine before the third year begins. These spirit candles serve as an indicator of how many milestones the player has achieved.
The Scoring System
There are a total of21 pointsdivided across a set of five different milestones, which theplayer needs to achieve within the first two yearsof their farm life. These milestones can be illustrated in the table below, as well as how many points can be earned by completing them:
Rewards
Every player who successfully lights up four candles on Grandpa’s Shrine is rewarded with theStatue of Perfection. This statue bears a resemblance to maneki-neko figurines, which are considered symbols of good luck for small businesses. It is made of pure iridium and has the ability to produce2-8Iridium Oreper day.
To light up 4 candles on the Shrine, players need to achieve a score of 12 points or more.
Re-evaluation
Players who haven’t been paying attentionto their game progressand did not pass Grandpa’s Evaluation on the first attempt can opt for re-evaluation. By placing1 Diamondinto Grandpa’s Shrine, the game gives players a second chance to ace Grandpa’s Evaluation.
Grandpa’s Ghost may return on the following day or, in some cases, the first day of the following season to re-evaluate the player’s progress inStardew Valley.
However, players should keep in mind that this evaluation does not impact their gameplay in any way, and they can continue playing the game indefinitely.
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Tips for Completing the Evaluation
Completing Grandpa’s Evaluation does not require players to hit each of the milestones. They can focus on the easier ones that offer the most points.
If players choose to turn the Community Center into a Joja Warehouse, they will miss out on earning these points.
