# Reality Gaming Competitions The Sims Spark’d Has Competitions for the Best Character, Home & Story By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-07-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sims-sparkd References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/410624/The-Sims-Heads-To-Reality-TV-In-Competition-Show-Where-Players-Vie-For-100K/) & [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/1JGKbW-jSPk) Fans of The Sims will enjoy tuning into a new reality TV competition series that's dropping soon onTBS and BuzzFeed called The Sims Spark’d. A dozen contestants will be competing in a series of challenges within the world of The Sims, specifically aiming to have the best character design, home building and story. At the finish of the four-episode series hosted by American Idol finalist Rayvon Owen, the winning team will take home a grand $100,000 prize. Due to the rise of eSports and the popularity of The Sims playthroughs on YouTube, this competition series offers a new way for fans to engage with content from the franchise, especially as they eagerly await the next installment. Image Credit: The Sims ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reality Gaming Competitions:** Reality gaming competitions are becoming popular, offering unique ways for fans to engage with their favorite franchises. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage reality gaming competitions to create new and immersive experiences for players. - **Entertainment:** Reality TV shows centered around gaming competitions provide exciting and engaging content for viewers. - **Media:** Media platforms can tap into the growing trend of reality gaming competitions to attract and entertain a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Farming Game eSports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-esports.md) - [Analog Life Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-board-game.md) - [Esports Racing Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-esports.md) - [Debut Competitive Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-finals.md) - [Restaurant-Themed Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-of-the-brands-1.md) - [Fan-Powered Reality Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island.md) - [Creator-Backed Esports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ishowspeed.md) - [Love-Centric Simulation Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovestruck-expansion.md) - [Culinary Battle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/show-me-your-chef.md)