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Sam
Stardew Valley

Sam

Discover Sam's daily schedule in Stardew Valley, his favorite gifts to receive, and how to trigger his heart events for deeper relationships. Learn his routines and preferences.

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Discover Sam's daily schedule in Stardew Valley, his favorite gifts to receive, and how to trigger his heart events for deeper relationships. Learn his routines and preferences.

This guide details Sam's schedule, gift preferences, and heart events in Stardew Valley.

Birthday: Summer 17

Location: 1 Willow Lane, Pelican Town

Sam's Schedule

Sam's schedule varies by day of the week, season, weather, and his relationship with Penny. Below is a comprehensive breakdown:

Mondays and Wednesdays (All Seasons)

  • JojaMart Open: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Bedroom), 11:00 AM - 1:10 PM (Walking to JojaMart), 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM (JojaMart), 4:00 PM - 6:10 PM (Walking Home), 6:10 PM - 9:30 PM (Bedroom), 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)
  • JojaMart Closed: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Bedroom), 11:00 AM - 1:10 PM (Walking to Archaeology Office), 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM (Museum), 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Walking Home), 6:00 PM - 9:30 AM (Bedroom), 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays (Spring) or 8th and 23rd (All Seasons)

  • 9:00 AM - 1:40 PM (Bedroom), 1:40 PM - 2:50 PM (Walking Outdoor to East), 2:50 PM - 6:30 PM (Near Lewis's Home), 6:30 PM - 7:40 PM (Walking Home), 7:40 PM - 9:00 PM (Bedroom), 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Fridays (All Seasons)

  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Bedroom), 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM (Walking Outdoor), 11:20 AM - 3:00 PM (Playing Skateboard in front of his Home), 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM (Walking to Saloon), 3:50 PM - 9:20 PM (Saloon), 9:20 PM - 10:20 PM (Walking Home), 10:20 PM - 10:40 AM (Walking to Bedroom), 10:40 AM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Saturdays (All Seasons)

  • 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM (Walking Outdoor), 8:40 AM - 12:30 PM (Beside the River), 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (Walking Home), 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Bedroom), 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM (Walking Outdoor), 6:20 PM - 7:40 PM (In front of his Home), 7:40 PM - 8:00 PM (Walking Home), 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays (Summer)

  • 9:00 PM - 1:40 PM (Bedroom), 1:40 PM - 3:10 PM (Walking to Beach), 3:10 PM - 7:00 PM (Beach), 7:00 PM - 8:10 PM (Walking Home), 8:10 PM - 8:30 PM (Walking to Bedroom), 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Bedroom), 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays (Fall)

  • 9:00 AM - 1:20 PM (Bedroom), 1:20 PM - 2:50 PM (Walking to Cindersap Forest), 2:50 PM - 7:00 PM (Near Cindersap River), 7:00 PM - 8:10 PM (Walking Home), 8:10 PM - 8:30 PM (Walking to Bedroom), 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Bedroom), 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays (Winter)

  • 9:00 AM - 1:20 PM (Bedroom), 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM (Walking to Saloon), 2:20 PM - 7:00 PM (Saloon), 7:00 PM - 8:10 PM (Walking to Bedroom), 8:10 PM - 9:00 PM (Bedroom), 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

9th and 23rd (All Seasons, Sam/Penny < 6 hearts)

  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Bedroom), 11:00 AM - 12:10 PM (Walking Outdoor to East), 12:10 PM - 4:00 PM (Bridge), 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM (Walking Home), 4:40 PM - 7:00 PM (Near Haley's Home), 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Walking Home), 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Bedroom), 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Raining (Route 1)

  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Bedroom), 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM (Walking to Kitchen), 3:10 PM - 5:00 PM (In Kitchen), 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM (Walking to Bedroom), 5:10 PM - 8:00 PM (Bedroom), 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Raining (Route 2)

  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Bedroom), 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM (Walking to Living Room), 11:10 AM - 2:00 PM (In Living Room), 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM (Walking to Saloon), 3:10 PM - 7:40 PM (Saloon), 7:40 PM - 8:40 PM (Walking Home), 8:40 PM - 9:00 PM (Walking to Bedroom), 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Thursday, Fall 11

  • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Bedroom), 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Walking to Clinic), 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Clinic), 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Walking Home), 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Standing outside of his Home), 9:00 PM - 9:20 PM (Walking to Bedroom), 9:20 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Married - Mondays

  • 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM (In Kitchen), 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (Walking to his Home), 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (In Kitchen and Living Room), 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM (Walking Home), 4:20 PM - 10:00 PM (In Kitchen), 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Married - Fridays

  • 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM (In Kitchen), 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (Walking to his Home), 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (In Kitchen), 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (Walking Outdoor), 11:50 AM - 3:00 PM (Playing Skateboard near Stardrop Saloon), 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Walking to Saloon), 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Saloon), 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Walking Home), 10:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Bed)

Heart Events

Two-Hearts

  • Location: 1 Willow Lane
  • Condition: Anytime, Sam must be present
  • Dialogue: "Say, <You>... what kind of music do you like?"
    • Cheerful pop music. +50 points
    • Experimental noise rock. +50 points
    • Hi-Energy dance music. +50 points
    • Honky-tonky country music. +50 points

Three-Hearts

  • Location: Beach
  • Condition: 7 AM - 3 PM, sunny weather, only happens in Year 1
  • Dialogue: "But what am I going to say to Vincent?"
    • It's best to be honest with kids. +0 points
    • You did the right thing. Kids should have hope. +0 points

Four-Hearts

  • Location: 1 Willow Lane
  • Dialogue: "...Tell her, <You>."
    • Sam dropped the snack as he was handing it to me. -10 points
    • Sam handed me the snack and then I dropped it. +50 points
    • Sam dropped it on purpose. He thought it would be funny. -50 points

Six-Hearts

  • Location: Pelican Town
  • Condition: 12 PM - 4 PM, sunny weather
  • Dialogue: "You saw what happened, <You>. What do you have to say about this?"
    • You're right, sir. Sam should respect private property. +0 points
    • Don't blame Sam. There's nowhere else for him to ride! +0 points
    • I'm staying out of this. +0 points

Eight-Hearts

  • Location: Farm, Bus Stop
  • Condition: Leave Farm House between 6 AM - 8 AM. Enter Bus Stop between 4 PM - 7 PM.

Ten-Hearts

  • Location: Pelican Town
  • Condition: 8 PM - 12 AM, sunny weather
  • Dialogue: "...?"
    • Get out of the bed. +0 points
      • Move closer to Sam. +0 points
      • Head for the window. +0 points
    • Stay put. +0 points

Dialogues (Trigger on Wednesday)

  • "Hey.. What do you think my new song should be about?"
    • Farming, mining, and chopping wood. +30 points
    • A city in the sea. +30 points
    • Trains. +30 points
    • Choose anything. It'll still be a horrible song. -50 points

Gift Preferences

Loved Gifts

  • Rabbit's Foot, Maple Bar, Pizza, Cactus Fruit, Prismatic Shard, Tigerseye, Golden Pumpkin, Pearl

Liked Gifts

  • All Eggs (Chicken and Duck), Beer, Cheese, Cloth, Goat Cheese, Honey, Jelly, Juice, Maple Syrup, Mead, Pale Ale, Truffle

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