Big Brother Reindeer Games was placed on hiatus in 2024 due to lack of scheduling availability on the network.

The kitchen, which in this season was named "Mrs. Claus Bakery", has red and green wallpaper with Christmas symbols, and gingerbread men on the counters.

[1] Each episode will consist of three games and will end in a "Santa's Showdown", the outcome of which determines the elimination of one HouseGuest.

[3] Unlike the previous seasons of Big Brother, Reindeer Games won't involve any nominations, house-voted evictions or live broadcasts.

[5] Nine All-Star HouseGuests entered the holiday-themed Big Brother house, which is now being referred to as Santa's Lodge.

[17] With most scripted series set to begin filming shortened seasons in late-November and early-December,[18][19] and most premiere dates not expected until 2024,[20] there were still empty slots in the schedule.

[23] In November 2024 it was announced that the series would not air a second season in December, with producers citing lack of airtime availability on CBS but remaining hopeful that it could return in the future.