Big Brother is a game in which even the best-laid plans can go awry, so it may be easy to assume winning is random luck. I’ll concede there are a lot of variables to consider that lead to times Houseguests should’ve gone further in the game, but those who follow the “dos and don’ts” of the game often find a path to winning more often than not. Look back at past seasons of the CBS reality series and there’s plenty of evidence to support this.
Below, we’ll talk about the moves that game winners made to win it all, as well as the errors those who came close to the end made that led to their downfall. If you want to win a future season of Big Brother, these are the tips to follow and avoid.
Do Unite Your Alliance Around A Common Cause
Big Brother alliances can be fickle or sometimes outright fraudulent. It’s the nature of the game, which is why establishing a common cause often leads to the strongest bond. The Cookout’s quest in Season 23 to secure the flagship game’s first Black winner resulted in an unbreakable alliance from the very start, with zero wavering until there was no one else to target.
Don’t Refuse To Use The Veto On Yourself
Denying guaranteed safety in Big Brother is always a foolish decision, especially after winning a veto. Marcellas Reynolds learned that the hard way when he refused to use the veto on himself while on the block in Season 3, and was promptly voted out of the game soon after. Always use the veto on yourself when nominated.