Big Brother: Over the Top

Big Brother: Over the Top is the fourth spin-off series in the Sims Big Brother franchise.

Rules and format
There are a number of rules inposed on the HouseGuests competing in the series. The participants are under constant audio and video surveillance, and are required to wear personal microphones at all times. Contestants have no access to phones, television, internet, magazines, newspaper, and are prohibited from contact with those not in the house. The Bible and other religious literature are the only books allowed in the house. Described as a "social experiment", the concept of the show forces people to live in a home with people who may share differing ideals, beliefs, or prejudices. The doors to the house remained locked at all times, though a HouseGuest is free to quit the game whenever they choose; however, once leaving the house, they are not permitted to re-enter. Should a contestant break the rules of the game, they could be expelled and immediately removed from the house. The HouseGuests are also at times on food restriction in the house; those on food restrictions were given "slop" to eat for the week. The series sometimes sees the HouseGuests competing in "Have-Not" competitions to earn food, though sometimes those on restriction can be named by performance in the Head of Household competition or by the HoH.

At the start of each week in the house, the HouseGuests compete for the title of Head of Household, often shortened to simply HoH. The Head of Household for each week is given luxuries such as their own personal bedroom and the use of an MP3 player, but is responsible for nominating two of their fellow HouseGuests for eviction. The Head of Household would not be able to compete in the following week's Head of Household competition; this excludes the final Head of Household competition of the season. The final Head of Household competition is split into three parts; the winners of the first two rounds compete in the third and final round. Unlike other versions of Big Brother, the HouseGuests may discuss the nomination and eviction process openly and freely.

Following the nominations HouseGuests compete for the Power of Veto, also known as PoV. The winner of this competition can save one of the nominees from eviction. If a HouseGuest chooses to exercise the Power of Veto, the Head of Household is responsible for naming a replacement nominee. The holder of the Power of Veto is save from being nominated as the replacement nominee. Only six of the HouseGuests compete for the Power of Veto each week; the Head of Household and both nominations compete, as well as three others selected by a rando draw. All HouseGuests excluding the Head of Household and nominees later vote to determine which of the two nominees should be evicted, and the nominated HouseGuest who received the most votes is evicted during a live episode. If there is a tie in the voting, the reigning Head of Household is required to make the tie-breaker decision. Upon reaching a point in the game, the evicted HouseGuests go on to become members of the jury; the jury is responsible for choosing who wins the series. The members of the jury are not shown any Diary Room interviews or any footage that may include strategy or details regarding nominations. Once only two HouseGuests remain, the members of the jury cast their votes for who should win the series.

Series details

 * Main series