Sims Big Brother 1

Sims Big Brother 1 is the first season of James Ben Linus' Sims 3 Big Brother series. The series was launched in 2016, being the follow up series to the previous Sims 2 Big Brother series that lasted from 2012-2014. The series contained twelve original housemates who entered on Day 1, with a thirteenth housemate joining on Day 29. The series follows the typical UK format, with housemates nominating two fellow housemates each week to face eviction. In a change from the original format, the three or more housemates with the most votes will be nominated each week. The series was won by Ruth after 70 Days, receiving the £100,000 prize.

Format
The series followed the typical UK format, in which housemates nominate one another for eviction, and the public ultimately decide which of the nominated housemates should leave the show. However, rather than the two or more with the most nominations facing eviction each week, the series followed a format in which the three or more with the most votes would face eviction. This was done in order to prevent a scenario in which the two most entertaining or popular housemates going against one another early on, guaranteeing one of their evictions. Another change came in the format of Vote to Save rather than Vote to Evict, making it more difficult to guarantee a constants elimination by piling votes onto them.

The evictions were controlled by James Ben Linus and Simon, who each get 20% to distribute amongst housemates each eviction. The other 59% is controlled by the Random.org generator. A further 1% is randomly distributed amongst the three or more nominees in order to give results a further sense of realism.

Style
The first series followed a back to basics style throughout its run, with no twists occurring during the series. Housemate Garret was added on Day 29 in order to make it possible for a final 5 to reach Day 70, despite the original plan being no new housemates would join the show. The house was given a modern look, with the villa overlooking the sea with a white theme across the furniture. Furnishes are expected to occur sometime after the series, with the possibility of a new house entirely being considered.

Housemates
List of Sims Big Brother 1 housemates