I'm on Millionaire Hot Seat Next Week. What Strategy Should I Take?

Aidan9800 on 15/05/2022 - 20:59

I'm going to be on Millionaire Hot Seat next week and I'll need a strategy.

I've tried to find some information online about strategies, and so far I've come across this comment on another OzBargain thread (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/460591) from 2019. It reads:

'The most important strategy is to make Eddie like you and then listen carefully for his cues. If he likes you he will tell you when you're wrong. Say things like "I'm leaning towards B…" and see what he says. If he says, "so lock that in?" then it may be right. If he reads the question again then it is wrong. Also make sure to start talking about the question as soon as your time starts - if you stare blankly for 30 seconds and then quickly blurt out "lock in B!" just before the time runs out then he has no chance to help you. However all this only works if he likes you, other people he tries to get out of the chair as soon as possible. I'm not certain but I think he's more likely to like you if you're young (especially female) or you have a sob story. Anyone who acts arrogantly he doesn't like. Also if you win the $1000/lifeline don't be an idiot and waste it early on. If you're going to use it make sure it is the difference between winning $100,000 and just keeping the $1000. If you're more than 2 questions away from winning just keep your $1000.'

This will be useful.

However, I'm also considering what strategy I should take regarding passing questions. I saw this Reddit thread (https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/comments/1fe3qi/why_dont…) and there seems to be a few conflicting arguments regarding that, and also I was thinking that it may depend also on my starting position (i.e. which seat I'm allocated to at the start).

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Cheers

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Comments

  • cashless on 15/05/2022 - 21:00
    +4

    Buy a lotto ticket?

  • El cheepo on 15/05/2022 - 21:05
    +6

    So just don’t fall in between, either make him hate you or love you.

    Find your best cocktail dress and heels and prepare your sob story!

    Been a dude, It will go either way real quick for you 😂

    • Aidan9800 on 15/05/2022 - 21:07
      +2

      I've got my sob story ready, so I'm good in that department. 😂

      • us3rnam3tak3n on 15/05/2022 - 22:29
        +2

        Tell him you're a West Coast supporter and you can be sure about him being on the fence.

    • RiseAndRuin on 17/05/2022 - 19:34

      Been a dude

      Whatever you are now, congrats on your transition.

  • djones145 on 15/05/2022 - 21:07
    +8

    dare you to wear an ozbargain shirt!

    • Aidan9800 on 15/05/2022 - 21:07
      +2

      Sadly the dress code is a bit too strict for that, haha.

      • djones145 on 15/05/2022 - 21:11
        +3

        Collingwood jersey. you definately will be helped to win the 1m

        • emblurr on 15/05/2022 - 21:14
          +1

          This or tell him you find Nathan Buckley inspirational.

        • El cheepo on 15/05/2022 - 21:15
          +2

          Was just about to say, sneak the magies jersey under your shirt and flash it when the moment is right and profess your love for them.

          He might just give you the answer sheet.

        • Hardlyworkin on 15/05/2022 - 21:20
          +14

          If no jersey is allowed a couple of missing teeth should do the trick.

        • silverrat23 on 16/05/2022 - 13:17

          Funnily enough, staff will tell you not to talk about dates and AFL teams in particular (amongst the usual topics) prior to filming.

      • AustriaBargain on 15/05/2022 - 21:28
        +1

        Well the entire point of the show is to sell ad space, so letting contestants run their own ads would be pretty stupid.

      • dust on 15/05/2022 - 21:49

        What is the dress code?

        • pharkurnell on 15/05/2022 - 22:15
          -2

          dunno.. never watched it

        • plmko on 15/05/2022 - 23:02
          +1

          Clothes

    • HairyChickens on 15/05/2022 - 21:27
      +1

      Does Scotty have any subtle OzB pins

  • SnowDragon on 15/05/2022 - 21:08
    +16

    Any thoughts or suggestions?

    Click this link a few thousand times and remember everything you see

  • TEER3X on 15/05/2022 - 21:08
    +1

    That Reddit thread is pretty close to useless.

    There is likely a number of questions remaining/prize money amount where you would stop passing and try to answer all questions.

    Need to know that magic number before going in, and Eddie's giveaways.

    It doesn't matter if he likes you or not. Most of the time he will steer you in the right direction (he has messed up a few times though, probably not intentional). You'll need to watch the show and educate yourself on just how he communicates whether you should change your answer.

  • djones145 on 15/05/2022 - 21:10

    it does sound right, watch with the kids and I usually google the answers and u can see he tries to give the person some tips when they are wrong or he drags it out longer

  • SF3 on 15/05/2022 - 21:19
    +14

    Instead of call a friend, post in OzB for that question you can't answer.

  • bdl on 15/05/2022 - 21:23
    +4

    Bonus points for mentioning eneloops, ms paint or bikies

    good luck OP

  • AustriaBargain on 15/05/2022 - 21:24
    +6

    Do that coughing thing. Except instead of coughs use something more discreet, like burping or flatulence.

  • bobbified on 15/05/2022 - 21:27
    +2

    Bring your wife!

  • ChocStrawberries on 15/05/2022 - 21:32
    +9

    Just make sure you tell the truth about yourself and your back story. Trust me, as the daughter of a compulsive liar who went on the show years ago, there's nothing worse than accidentally coming across your father on national television, hearing him say he's a widow (he's not), has no kids (he has 3), and worked in a job that he's never done because he thought it made him sound more glamorous. I'm still getting over that shame….

    • Lastchancetosee on 16/05/2022 - 08:22
      +5

      How awful. His shame, not yours.

    • noz on 16/05/2022 - 17:04
      +11

      hearing him say he's a widow

      He lied about his gender too..

      • Qazxswec on 16/05/2022 - 17:17

        we are just lucky he didn't that he was a willow, cause it definitely sounds like he is in the wind

      • ChocStrawberries on 17/05/2022 - 08:12
        +1

        "He lied about his gender too.."

        That wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. But in this case it was just a typo on my end. Thanks for the laugh though!

    • Dreamcast on 17/05/2022 - 14:07

      Damn, that's crazy :/

  • MS Paint on 15/05/2022 - 21:33
    +1

    Coughing and google.

  • Godric on 15/05/2022 - 21:53
    +2

    Show up with a KFC Family Feast and share it with Eddie, will have no chance but to like you

    • smartazz104 on 17/05/2022 - 07:24
      +4

      "Did somebody say KFC?"

      • Kangal on 17/05/2022 - 13:47
        +5

        I don't care!

  • MrThing on 15/05/2022 - 22:03
    +10

    I hear coughing is a good way to win

  • sharkyoz on 15/05/2022 - 22:09
    +1

    if you have a gut feeling about an answer, go with it.
    I didnt, and paid the price.

  • Postal Dude on 15/05/2022 - 23:21
    +1

    +1 for coughing, have a friend in the audience with an earpiece hooked up to another friend googling the questions.

  • Qazxswec on 15/05/2022 - 23:43

    You have everything sorted but the lifeline, who cares about $1000 when it means the end of your journey, you are not going to get another chance to play for $20,000, $50,000 maybe even $100,000, if you get the lifeline, see it as only that, a lifeline, not $1000, always use it

  • LyndonBBear on 15/05/2022 - 23:50

    B is the new C
    If you do have the right answer, usually right at the end, Eddie will mess around a bit, but if you are wrong, he does tell you straight away.

  • pjetson on 16/05/2022 - 07:22
    +14

    Wouldn't the best strategy be to answer all the questions correctly?

    • Qazxswec on 16/05/2022 - 11:36
      +5

      That is the most idiotic thing i have ever heard, how would that even help

  • Tommyaka on 16/05/2022 - 08:23
    -1

    Did OP just doxx themself… 😬

    • singlemalt72 on 16/05/2022 - 10:22
      +1

      The recording takes place in blocks, weeks or months before air date.

  • b0rnwithabeard on 16/05/2022 - 09:01
    +4

    a friend of mine went on it last year and ended up winning 50k - apparently they tell you on the day to not bother trying to game the system by thinking you can strategically pass; it almost never ends up working in your favour

    • Aidan9800 on 16/05/2022 - 09:25

      That's interesting. Thanks for the insight.

    • Randolph Duke on 17/05/2022 - 14:54

      But sometimes it does work, surely you’re smarter than those other dummies OP?

      • gromit on 17/05/2022 - 15:19
        +1

        The problem is it only works if you can accurately predict what the next muppet is going to do and how knowledgeable they are. At best you are gambling, if you are smart enough or good enough in general knowledge you a probably just worth backing yourself and going hard, if there is a heap of questions left and you aren't sure then sure pass.

  • MontyMacaw on 16/05/2022 - 10:22

    Crib notes on your hand. Ask Bob Katter for some tips on that.

  • crashloaded on 16/05/2022 - 12:02

    I can guarantee you wont be able to remember or follow any cues in the moment, whether true or not.

  • silverrat23 on 16/05/2022 - 13:15
    +1

    Biggest thing to deal with is the comfort of answering questions at home vs in the studio.

    The latter is generally more stressful, demanding and unpredictable, as well as the overwhelming experience of being in a new space (the studio).

    A lot of the game comes down to luck, so it's best to go in with a chilled mindset and enjoy yourself anyways.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/05/2022 - 14:36

    Is it really legit? I always felt like that show is stupid and staged.

    • Zondor on 17/05/2022 - 17:29

      The payouts etc on this one are too low for them to stage it. Especially with Hotseat making the max lower on each failure.

  • xazark on 16/05/2022 - 14:43
    +1

    best strategy is to know all the answers and get them correct. Easy.

  • solidussnake on 17/05/2022 - 06:25

    Bring a friend who has a really bad cough ;)

  • koolade on 17/05/2022 - 07:38
    +5

    Hi, I went on the show 2 years ago. Really good experience, the organisation at the studio is top notch. They know how to put things together. In terms of strategy, there’s not a lot really. It’s a pretty simple game. My tip would be - you will get some time to spend with your group of 6, try and gauge their knowledge levels as much as you can before the competition, which might help you making a decision on when or whether to pass. I was in a really strong group, and was at the 7th question or so, with no one out yet, and I didn’t know the answer. The 3 before me had passed. I knew there were about 8 or 9 questions more, and since this was a strong group, my chances of getting another crack was low. So I took a punt (wrong answer). And I was right, I never would have gotten another chance. The 2 after me passed, and never came back on. It if was a “weaker” group, I might have passed. And lastly, the time on the “hot seat” really flies. You will not have time to think or remember your strategies, so i would recommend just taking deep breaths, staying calm and answering as best as you can. Good luck!

    • Aidan9800 on 17/05/2022 - 11:57
      +1

      Thanks mate, I really appreciate it! I will take this into account. :)

  • Dreamcast on 17/05/2022 - 14:08
    +4

    Is your name actually Aidan? If so, we're all going to keep a look out for you :p

    Side note: The intros to each contestant is the most cringe worthy viewing.

  • Tony-Abbott on 17/05/2022 - 15:09

    Make sure you read and confidentiality agreements and don't disclose your winnings if you do win until the show airs.
    Sometimes they have this in their contract.

  • Seaeagles on 17/05/2022 - 15:57
    +2

    If you use a life line and opt for the 50 50 don't say which two you think as they always leave those two if one is correct.
    Say one you feel the answer is and one that is completely wrong, that should give you more idea of the correct answer.

    • WhyAmICommenting on 17/05/2022 - 16:50

      You are right - there’s often two dumb answers and two sensible ones. But I don’t think the 50/50 is adjusted on the fly based on what the person says.

    • The Wololo Wombat on 17/05/2022 - 18:14

      There's not lifeline of the Hot Seat, unless you win the early round (fast round)

  • Zondor on 17/05/2022 - 17:28
    +1

    If he tells you the correct answer in the mens room, it's the other one that is correct.

  • The Wololo Wombat on 17/05/2022 - 18:13
    +3

    I'm the one who made the original thread! I was on the Hot Seat! Here's my advice:

    Give Eddie intense eye contact when answering - here's why:

    I made it to the final question - (50k, that night) which was: "The Guardian newspaper was formally known as the 'what' Guardian?"

    A: Manchester, B: Burmingham, C: Liverpool, D: Sheffield (A is correct)

    I didn't know the answer, but I thought A might be correct, due to how big Manchester is…

    So I said: "I'm thinking of going, A, Manchester"….. Hoping to see what Eddie said…. My theory was… if it were right, he'd say "so, lock in A, Manchester?"… and if I was wrong, he ask me a clarifying question ("are you sure?") or give me silence.

    He gave me silence… so, at the last second, I changed to the wrong answer!!! (C)

    My regret here is that I didn't give Eddie eye contact when I said "I'm thinking of going, A, Manchester"! I was so focussed on the question/drowning out my surroundings (to think) that I didn't look at the most important thing - the only person who knew the answer in the room! On the replay, you can see that Eddie was encouraging me to lock it in (with his facial expressions) and I missed that.

    I know this level of analysis is borderline autistic (lol) but I've overanalysed that 30 seconds of my life for hours hahaha. Seems so obvious to give eye contact that I didn't even think it would be an issue, prior to the show (and I, like you, did as much prep as I could!)

    Good luck!

    • Aidan9800 on 17/05/2022 - 18:45

      Legend, thanks for your response mate!

  • Reggie74 on 17/05/2022 - 18:16

    Oddly, many people seem to "don't know" the $500 and pass.

    Definitely have a 'battler' story ready and be nice to Eddie. If you don't know an answer, choose an answer early that you're leaning to and go off his vibe

  • Yiddos on 17/05/2022 - 18:16

    Choose D.. for Destiny…

  • DiscoJango on 17/05/2022 - 19:12

    just winc and blow kisses at him

  • drfuzzy on 17/05/2022 - 19:49
    +1

    Best strategy is NOT to take any family or friends along with you.
    As a family member I had to sit through a whole afternoon of that rubbish and clap on demand.
    Family member flew in from interstate. Bombed on first question.
    Eventually I managed to sneak out the contestant exit between episodes.
    Painful to watch.

  • LyndonBBear on 17/05/2022 - 20:07

    I see this appears to be a new series showing just this week, with contestants family members present in the reduced audience. The fastest finger winner bet his $1000 on "phone a friend", i.e. friend in the audience, won that round, but it was early and was subsequently knocked out. That is a newy.

  • Cheapsize on 17/05/2022 - 21:32

    My advice is trust your gut. Eddie pronounces things in a very Australian way and this cost me 25k.
    Ask him to repeat the question slowly.
    Have fun. It's an awesome day/experience regardless of what happens.

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