The original game and its expansion packs gave players a unique opportunity to create and customize their own virtual world.
Building houses and managing the lives of digital characters were the main activities, but celebrity cameos were also an unexpected twist.
These were not just hidden Easter eggs; some celebrities were actually part of the gameplay. They built upon the game and gave players a feeling that The Sims was hip to pop culture.
The celebrities influenced how the game worked. From incentives for pre-ordering to surprise guests at parties, real-life personalities made their presence felt in the game.
There were plenty of celebrity cameos in the original that came over time. They were behind DLC, but every expansion pack from is in the releases.