The Sims: Livin' Large

The Sims: Livin' Large, also called The Sims: Livin' It Up in the United Kingdom, is the first expansion pack released for The Sims on August 27, 2000. It is also packed in The Sims Deluxe Edition along with The Sims.

New Objects

 * Concoctinator Chemistry Set: With this, Sims can make potions while gaining logic points, different potions will have different effects.
 * Antique Lamp: Allows Sims to take a risk to see if their dreams will be granted by the genie who lives inside.
 * Crystal Ball: Answer its riddle to change a Sim's personality, or simply gaze into the future.
 * Vibromatic Heart Bed: Sims can now get intimate under the covers and perhaps get a new family member.
 * Telescope: Take a look at the night sky and possibly even meet aliens!

New NPCs

 * Servo: With this expensive item, send the robot inside to do chores. Fire all maids, butlers and gardeners!
 * Sunny the Tragic Clown: This infamous NPC will come to life from a painting if Sims are unhappy. He will do tricks and interrupt Sims' sleep. Set fire to his painting or raise your Sims' mood to get rid of him.
 * Grim Reaper: This NPC will come to fetch a Sim's soul if he or she dies. Play rock-scissor-paper with him and to win the dead Sim's soul back.
 * Santa Claus: If a Sim prepares a plate of cookies near a Christmas tree and a fireplace, Santa Claus might visit if all Sims in the household are asleep by midnight and leaves presents under the tree.
 * Genie: If a Sim rubs a magic lamp a Genie will appear and grant them a wish, with good or bad consequences.

New Careers

 * Slacker
 * Journalism
 * Paranormal
 * Hacker
 * Musician

New Building Themes

 * Rustic turn-of-the century houses
 * Garish Vegas-style lounges
 * Medieval castles
 * Retro/sci-fi "Homes of the Future"

Other New Features

 * Zombie
 * Allow players to have multiple Neighborhoods with one installation.