It's the year 2000. You’re in your bestie's bedroom on your PC, bedazzled flip phones on the side, playing The Sims.
Ever wish you could hit the rewind button and go back to the good ol’ days, when life was as simple as loading up The Sims and diving into a world where you could be whoever you wanted? Whether that meant a Sim who was a rockstar, a mad scientist, or a fashionista with the perfect low-rise jeans. Trying out relationships, careers, and personality traits like they were outfits; your only worries were finding the next cheat code (motherlode, anyone?), snagging the latest expansion pack, or watching your Sim tragically drown in the pool. Simpler times, right?
We’re ready to transport you back to that very era, with our Pop-Up Y2K inspired bedroom and gaming stations for you to play The Sims and The Sims 2. Live your best Sim life and play the OG’s re-released in The Sims: Birthday Bundle as part of the celebrations at ACMI this February.
Picture a pre-teen Y2K-era bedroom, complete with classic The Sims design elements and the iconic Woohoo Bed. Think blow-up couches, CD towers, fuzzy rugs, and more, designed by local creators and die-hard Simmers Josh & Matt Design.
It's time to book your game-station slot, enjoy the nostalgia, and catch some of Melbourne’s favourite creators and streamers going live from the Pop-Up Bedroom. Stay tuned for more details — we’ll be dropping the full line-up soon, so get ready for some epic gameplay and major Y2K vibes.
Program
In Conversation: 25 Years of The Sims™
ACMI and Electronic Arts are teaming up to throw an epic panel as part of the weekend celebrations on Sat 22 Feb, all about The Sims. From its humble beginnings to its massive cultural impact, iconic moments, and the passionate fandom that still thrives today—this panel has it all.
