The summer chaos is back—Big Brother Season 27 has officially premiered on CBS, and you know what that means: alliances, betrayals, showmances, and, of course, shouting at your TV when your favorite gets blindsided.
This isn’t your average reality TV drinking game. Big Brother is a wild, strategy-fueled pressure cooker—equal parts backstabbing and hot tub confessions. It’s the perfect setup for a multi-tiered drinking challenge. From iconic Julie Chen Moonves one-liners to the all-new S27 cast chaos, here’s how to play.
And if you’re into shows like Survivor or The Bachelor, don’t miss our other reality TV drinking games for even more competitive sips and shade.
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Drinking Game Rules for Big Brother S27
Sip When… (Beginner-Friendly Prompts)
Start slow. Think of these as your “hydration” sips.
- Someone says “I’m not here to make friends” (you’ll hear this by the third segment)
- Julie Chen Moonves drops a “But first…”
- A houseguest refers to themselves as “a comp beast”
- Any contestant complains about a twist being unfair
- A dramatic sound effect hits (bonus sip if it’s over nothing)
Take a Gulp When… (Mid-Level Prompts)
Now we’re getting to the good stuff. These happen less often but hit harder.
- The Power of Veto is used to save someone (bonus gulp if it causes chaos)
- A showmance begins—or crashes and burns
- Someone gets called out for “floating”
- The HOH cries about having to nominate people
- Julie says “Expect the unexpected” (but you still didn’t expect it)
Finish Your Drink If… (Wild Card Prompts)
These are the reality TV equivalents of unicorn sightings. Proceed with caution.
- A double eviction is announced live
- A player self-evicts or quits the game
- A twist involves America’s Vote (and ruins someone’s game)
- The same player wins both HOH and POV in one week
- A fight breaks out during a live episode
Customize Your Game with Big Brother S27 Cast Tropes
This year’s cast brings all the classic Big Brother archetypes to the house—and your game. Head over to the official CBS Big Brother Season 27 cast page to meet your new favorite trainwrecks.
Once you know who’s who, add cast-specific rules. A few examples:
- The TikTok Star: Take a sip every time they mention their followers.
- The Superfan: Gulp when they over-explain BB history.
- The “Alpha” Bro: Drink when they call themselves a leader or say “it’s just a game.”
- The Serial Showmancer: Sip every time they flirt shamelessly.
- The Emotional Wreck: Gulp if they cry more than once in a single episode.
Make a dry-erase board or notepad where you write your own cast-based triggers. Each week, update as personalities unravel and the chaos escalates.
Big Brother Watch Party Ideas to Level Up the Fun
Don’t just play the game—host the ultimate BB27 watch party while you’re at it. Here’s how to turn a regular Thursday night into reality TV gold:
- Print rule sheets: Have copies ready or send them digitally for virtual parties.
- Team up: Divide into “Houseguests” and “America”—make each team drink when their side is involved in drama.
- Themed drinks: Mix “Julie Juice” (vodka + Red Bull + regret) or “Backdoor Bourbon.”
- Costume night: Come as your favorite past houseguest or BB archetype.
- Non-drinkers welcome: Use candy, water, or dare cards instead.
Want to be extra? Add sound effects or a confetti cannon for big evictions. If you don’t have a confetti cannon, a handful of torn printer paper and poor decision-making will do.
Big Brother Bingo: Print & Play Bonus Version
Not a fan of remembering prompts? Try the printable Big Brother S27 Bingo card instead. Just mark a square every time something ridiculous happens.
Example squares:
- Houseguest says “I’m a huge fan of the game”
- Two people cry in one episode
- Julie says “a summer of lies and betrayal”
- Someone falls during a comp
- The Have-Not Room gets roasted by the cast
Make your own or download a template with 25 squares. First one to blackout? You guessed it—finish your drink.
Unhinged Games for Your Big Brother Party Night
If you’ve already sipped for every “but first,” chugged for every blindside, and shouted “floaters, grab a life vest!” more times than you can count—then it’s time to upgrade your game night. These aren’t your grandma’s drinking rules (unless she’s a BB superfan, in which case… respect).
1. “Expect the Unexpected” Shot Roulette
How it works:
- Fill 12 shot glasses: half with booze, half with harmless liquids (pickle juice, soy sauce, lemon water, etc.).
- Every time Julie says “Expect the unexpected”, each player spins a spinner or rolls a die to pick a mystery shot.
- No sniffing. No swapping. No mercy.
Bonus twist: Label them with past BB twist names—“Battle Back,” “Zingbot,” “Den of Temptation.” What you get is up to fate.
2. “Zingbot Insults” Roast Battle
Set the timer for commercial breaks.
- During every break, one player becomes Zingbot.
- They must roast each person at the party using only Big Brother references.
- If the roast hits too hard and someone breaks into laughter or fake tears—they drink.
Optional chaos rule: If Zingbot bombs the roast (awkward silence = failure), they drink instead.
3. The “Backdoor” Challenge (Not What You Think… Or Is It?)
Every time a houseguest is backdoored in an episode:
- Everyone must play a quick dare-style challenge.
- Put 3–5 slips of paper in a jar with ridiculous tasks:
- “Make a final two deal with your drink.”
- “Cry in the corner for 30 seconds.”
- “Get up and do your best Julie Chen Moonves impression.”
- “Announce your own HOH nominations—using people at the party.”
Whoever refuses or laughs out of turn? Finish their drink.
4. “Diary Room Confessional” Game
Once per episode, each player must record a 15-second “DR Session” into their phone (or just perform it to the room).
Rules:
- Must speak like a real houseguest: whiny, smug, or overly dramatic.
- Use phrases like “I just had to do what was best for my game,” “They had the audacity,” or “I knew I was playing chess while they were playing checkers.”
At the end of the night, play them all back. The most unhinged one? That person takes a “Power of Veto” victory shot.
5. The “Floater Exile” Rule
If anyone at the party hasn’t said a word for a full segment—they’re now the party “Floater.”
- Everyone points at them and yells, “Floaters, grab a life vest!”
- They must chug or take a penalty (truth or dare, karaoke moment, etc.).
- Then they become the automatic “Have Not” and have to sit in the worst seat for 10 minutes.
6. Big Brother Auction (With Sips Instead of Dollars)
At the start of the night, auction off ridiculous powers using drinks instead of money.
Examples:
- Power of Immunity – skip a drink of your choice.
- Diamond Drink Veto – reverse someone else’s punishment.
- Slop Pass – hand your worst drink to someone else.
Each person starts with a set amount of “drink tokens” (say, 10 sips). They can use them to bid on powers in a dramatic, Julie-style auction moment. Be the strategic boozy mastermind you were born to be.
7. “Showmance Roulette” Drinking Buddy Switch
Pick a drinking buddy for the episode (your showmance).
But here’s the catch:
- Every time two players on-screen flirt, kiss, or touch arms, you must switch partners and become “in a new showmance.”
- If you switch more than 3 times in one episode, you become the “House Flirt” and drink every time a romantic song plays on the show.
Bonus: Create fake couple names. “Brachel” and “McCranda” walked so you could stumble.
8. “Live Eviction Ceremony” Elimination Game
Right before the eviction vote segment:
- Hold your own mini eviction round.
- Players vote to eliminate someone from the drinking game for one round.
- The evicted player must:
- Give a fake eviction speech.
- Stand dramatically by the front door for 10 seconds.
- Chug their drink in protest and return with vengeance.
Use the backyard for the jury house if you’re really committed.
How to Host the Ultimate Big Brother Themed Party
You’re watching Big Brother, not a tax documentary—so your party should be dramatic, extra, and just slightly unhinged. Here’s your go-to guide for throwing the kind of BB bash that would make Julie Chen clutch her pearls.
1. Theme It Like a Pro
- Memory Wall: Print guest photos, flip to black & white when they leave.
- HOH Room: Rope off your bedroom. Only the “HOH” gets in.
- Nomination Chairs: Two designated seats. Anyone roasted? Sit there.
2. Dress the Part
Costume ideas:
- “The Floater” (invisible all night)
- “The Comp Beast” (gym wear + sweatband)
- “The Villain” (black hoodie + sunglasses indoors)
Give bonus points for Janelle wigs or Zingbot cosplay.
3. Host Mini-Comps
- Endurance: Hold a drink with one arm extended—last one standing wins.
- Mental: BB trivia or guess the quote.
- Luck: Spin a bottle, drink what it lands on (yikes).
Winner gets HOH. Loser? Instant Have-Not (pretzels + warm water only).
4. Diary Room Confessions
Set up a “DR corner.” Guests sneak in and vent. Playback later. No mercy.
Best confessional wins Power of Veto (aka gets to skip their next drink).
5. Snacks = Slop (But Delicious)
- “Backdoor Burgers” – sliders
- “Zingbot Zingers” – spicy popcorn
- “Julie Juice” – mystery punch
- “Have-Not Trail Mix” – sad raisins + pretzels
6. Live Eviction Ceremony
At night’s end, vote someone out. They must give a fake eviction speech, dramatically exit… then come back because you’re friends and it’s fine.
Final Tip: Make it extra by live-tweeting your party like it’s an actual episode. Bonus points if you set up a “jury house” corner and over-dramatize everything.
Big Brother fans love a little chaos, a lot of strategy, and just enough glitter to feel dangerous. Combine all that, and your party will become the stuff of BB legend.