25 Easter Eggs from The Sims 1 You Probably Don't Know About

The Sims 1 is a game that’s certainly already part of gaming history. This game, created by Will Wright, developed by Maxis Studios and published by EA Games, started a genre that, to this day, it practically reigns supreme in. Despite the upcoming Paralives and inZoi, The Sims still has an immense fanbase and a huge community of modders who are constantly improving the game, making it an infinite one.

Despite (fair) complaints from players regarding the quality of the Expansions and Content Pack releases, it cannot be denied that this is still a very relevant game and its most recent installment, The Sims 4, has become practically mandatory in the library of any gamer, mainly because it’s free and available in stores such as Steam, Origin and Epic.

And because it’s such a big game, released more than 20 years ago, with several expansions and versions for PC, console and even cell phones, it’s to be expected that this franchise hides thousands of secrets and jokes among its thousands of objects and interactions. Therefore, we’re going to list some of the coolest and most curious things from the first game in the franchise, The Sims 1, and tell you where you can find them.

If you know of anything else that isn't on the list, leave it in the comments!

1. Easter-eggs on the Home Screen: On the game's home screen, if you click on the Maxis logo, a funny image of Will Wright, the creator of the Sims, riding a scooter will appear.

2. Easter Eggs on the Neighborhood Screen: On the neighborhood screen, if you’re lucky, you can find the Loch Ness Monster emerging from the river. Still on the neighborhood screen, if you click on the Sims symbol at a specific point, this will activate a credits display with the names of all the people involved in creating the game.

3. Team Photo in the House Party Expansion Pack: In the House Party Expansion Pack, if you purchase the object called “Jungle Jumble Import Display” and interact with it while your Sim is in a good mood, a pop-up will appear showing a photo of the team that worked on this expansion.

4. Strange phone calls: You may notice that your phone receives strange calls. Sometimes it's just someone calling the wrong number, but many of these calls are scary and bizarre. However, these are just pranks and do not affect the game in any way.

5. Special message after 100 game days: If you play with a family for a total of 100 simulation days, you will receive a special message. It warns that, in the following days, there will be messages involving some people who worked on the game.

6. 'RoastBat' Cheat Code: There is a cheat code called "RoastBat" that adds 1,000 Simoleons when used. This term may be a reference to the film Citizen Kane, where the plot revolves around the meaning of the word "Rosebud", a rich and successful man’s last words.

7. Grim Reaper and Jack o'Lanterns: If you place several jack o'lanterns on the lot and all the Sims in the house go to sleep at night, the Grim Reaper will appear to play a ring-the-bell-and-run-away game before leaving.

8. Telescope and Alien Abduction (Living Large Expansion Pack): In the Living Large Expansion Pack, you can purchase a telescope to increase your Sim's logic skill. However, there is a chance that your Sim will be surrounded by strange blue orbs and be abducted by aliens at night. Other Sims in the house will gather around the telescope and cry. After a few hours, the Sim will be returned, but with changes to personality points.

9. Santa Claus Appearance: Still in Living Large, if you place a plate of cookies, a Christmas tree, and a fireplace on the lot, and every Sims in the house go to sleep at night, there is a chance that Santa Claus will appear. He will eat the cookies, leave a household item and several gifts for your Sims, and then disappear.

10. Celebrities in Studio Town (Superstar Expansion Pack): In Superstar Expansion Pack, when visiting Studio Town, you can meet real-life celebrities as Sims, including Marilyn Monroe, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah McLachlan and Avril Lavigne. You can even ask them for autographs. Additionally, on the Studio Town photography set, there's a chance to encounter a Sim named Andy Warhol, a reference to the famous real-life artist.

11. Cheat "move_objects on": Using the move_objects on cheat code in the cheat console, you can move objects that normally cannot be changed in buy mode. This includes an invisible object called a pedestrian portal, located at the ends of sidewalks. These portals determine where Sims appear when visiting or disappear when leaving the lot. If you move the portal pedestrians to a specific spot, like your front yard, Sims will appear and disappear at that exact location.

12. Tragic Clown (Living Large Expansion Pack): If you have the Tragic Clown paint job and your Sim is in a bad mood, the Tragic Clown will appear on the lot until the mood improves. To get rid of him, you can call a clown catching service over the phone. A man dressed in black will appear to try to capture it. The clown may escape a few times, but will be captured eventually. The man will also remove the paint from the house. Another option is to burn the Tragic Clown painting. If the clown is present, he will immediately be engulfed in flames and die.

13. Giant Beanstalk (Making Magic Expansion Pack): If you repeatedly perform magic spells on the lot, various magical objects may appear, including a giant beanstalk. To make the beanstalk grow bigger, keep performing spells. Once it’s tall enough, you can climb it. At the top, there's a secret place with a sleeping giant that looks like Will Wright, the creator of The Sims, and a giant can of magic beans. You can “greet” the giant, which triggers a message thanking you for playing The Sims. It’s also possible to steal beans from the magic can. To leave the place, just go back down the beanstalk.

14. The Frog Prince (Making Magic): You can try to kiss an enchanted frog after casting the Totification spell, but usually nothing happens. However, if you are very lucky, the frog will turn into a prince. The prince will join your household, and you can control him like any other Sim.

15. Drew Carey at House Parties: In the House Party package, if your party is exceptional, Drew Carey will arrive in a limousine to liven up the event. All Sims at the party will gather around him as he greets the guests. Drew Carey is a real-life American actor and comedian.

16. Giant Cakes and Entertainers (House Party): It’s possible to buy a large decorative cake and hire an entertainer for the party. The entertainer will come out of the cake and perform a suggestive dance for the audience. In rare cases, when hiring a male entertainer, a Sim named “El Vis, the Dancer” may appear in place of the usual one. The audience generally boos El Vis.

17. "Poopy Pants" Disease (Vacation): In the Vacation pack, if a Sim with poor hygiene eats at buffet tables on vacation lots, they can contract a disease called Montezuma's Revenge (in the game code, "Poopy Pants"). Symptoms include:

• Need to use the bathroom more frequently,

• Animations in which the Sim holds their butt.

Despite the discomfort, the disease is not fatal and disappears on its own over time.

18. Nervousness and Decay of Fame (Superstar): In the Superstar pack, a famous Sim who repeatedly fails in fame-related activities, such as modeling or acting, may have a nervous breakdown. During collapse, the needs for fun, comfort, and bladder decrease rapidly. Additionally, the Sim's fame level can be reduced.

19. Photo Shoots and Self-Promotion (Superstar): In photo shoots for printed advertisements, the model may appear holding the box of The Sims 1: Vacation Expansion Pack. A clear reference to the game itself as a form of self-promotion.

20. “Simmy Filmy” Pinball Machine: The Simmy Filmy Pinball Machine object is a reference to the rock opera “Tommy”, by the band The Who, which tells the story of a blind, deaf and mute boy who becomes a pinball player. The name “Simmy Filmy” alludes to one of the songs from the musical.

21. Computer “Microscotchkovera”: This computer is a reference to Microsoft, a well-known technology company.

22. Movie Poster in Studio Town (Superstar): One of the movie posters in Studio Town is called Two Men, One Woman and One Monkey. It may be a reference to a poster for the English band The Beatles, due to the visual similarity.

23. Highlander Chandelier: The chandelier called McLeod's Chandelier of Loneliness is a possible reference to the film Highlander, with the main character Connor McLeod. The description mentions that he travels to the “distant highlands.”

24. Ancient Terrestrial Globe: The Antique Terrestrial Globe object references the 16th century cartographer Gerardus Mercator. The description mentions the name with a "D", which also appears in the item name.

25. Alfred the Butler: The Sims: Superstar allows players to have a butler on their lot, and not just any one: Alfred, which is a small reference to another famous butler from DC Comics, Alfred Pennyworth.