If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Big Brother: The Game is a brutal social experiment, and the learning curve is steep. New players often fall into the same traps that send them packing early.
Want to survive longer? Avoid these top 5 mistakes at all costs.
1. Playing Too Hard, Too Fast
Winning the first Head of Household (HOH) feels great, but it also puts a massive target on your back. Making big, aggressive moves in the first week paints you as a threat. The best players of all time often spend the first few weeks laying low, observing, and building quiet relationships.
Pro Tip: Let someone else take the heat early on. Use the first couple of weeks to gather information, not to run the house.
2. Forming a Big, Obvious Alliance
Getting a group of five or six friends together on day one seems like a great idea, but it’s the most obvious threat in the house. It gives everyone else a single, easy target to rally against. The most powerful alliances are small, secret, and built on mutual trust, not just friendship.
Pro Tip: A secret duo or trio is far more dangerous than a loud group of five. Keep your circle small and your true allegiances hidden.
3. Ignoring Competition Prep
While some competitions are based on luck, many of the mental and puzzle-based challenges can be solved with the right strategy. Going into these competitions unprepared is leaving your safety in the game completely up to chance.
Pro Tip: Many challenges can be figured out with the right approach. If you’re struggling to solve the puzzles under pressure, a tool can give you a massive edge. Our very own BB Last Solver is designed specifically to help you find the solutions to these competitions quickly, ensuring you’re always prepared to save yourself from the block.
4. Forgetting About the Jury
Making it to the final two is only half the battle. You need the jury—the people you helped evict—to vote for you to win. If you play a nasty, personal game and make enemies on your way to the end, you’ll be facing a bitter jury with zero chance of winning the grand prize.
Pro Tip: Be respectful in your goodbye messages. Own your moves, but don't be unnecessarily cruel. Good jury management starts from week one.
5. Trusting One Person Completely
This is the most classic mistake in the history of Big Brother. Betrayal is a core part of the game. Putting all your faith and information in one single person is a recipe for disaster. Your number one ally today could be the person who sends you home tomorrow.
Pro Tip: Trust is a resource; don't give it away for free. Always have a backup plan in case your closest ally turns on you.
By avoiding these common pitfalls, you’ll dramatically increase your chances of surviving the chaotic early game and making a deep run.
What do you think is the biggest mistake a newbie can make? Share your thoughts in the comments below!