Here’s a useful guide to understanding and engaging with The Surreal Life: Fame Games —the celebrity competition spin-off of the iconic The Surreal Life reality series. 1. What Is It? The Surreal Life: Fame Games (2007) is a reality competition series where past cast members from The Surreal Life return to compete in absurd, fame-obsessed challenges. Unlike the original show (which focused on awkward cohabitation), Fame Games is a satirical take on celebrity culture, tabloids, and desperate grasps for relevance.