Minute to Win It - Games - Hung with Care
Blueprint Description[]
Everyone's favorite stocking stuffer will take center stage in a challenge worth a half million dollars. Using balance, dexterity, and total concentration, the contestant must hang three candy canes on a taut string, only a millimeter thick. If the canes remain suspended for a full three seconds, it will be a very merry Christmas indeed.
Game Description:[]
Contestant must hang 3 candy canes on a tautly suspended string, by just the tips of the hooked ends.
Allison gets ready to complete Hung With Care.
History[]
This is a level 9 challenge with a normal variant, Just Hang On.
Household Items:[]
- Candy Canes
- Ball of String
Set Up:[]
Prior to game start, suspend the string so that it is taut and mark a designated "hanging zone." When the clock starts, the contestant may grab the first candy cane.
Rules:[]
1. Candy canes should be free of any wrappings to insure proper balance.
2. Contestant may use both hands and hold more than one candy cane in hand at a time.
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3. Broken or altered candy canes don't count.
4. Candy canes must hang within the designated zone to count towards player total.
5. To complete the game, 3 candy canes must hang concurrently from the string within the 60-second time limit and must concurrently remain on the string for 3 seconds.
Tips & Tricks[]
This is an unbeaten game, but it's actually not too difficult as long as you've got the nerve for it.
Practice manipulating the candy canes to get a feel for their weight and balance. Try holding them in different ways, such as by the hooked end or the straight end, to see which feels more comfortable and allows for greater control.
Plan out a strategy beforehand. Decide which hand to use for which candy cane and in what order to hang the candy canes. For example, you might want to start by hanging the heaviest candy cane first to give yourself more stability, or hang the candy canes in a specific order to maximize your reach and minimize the amount of movement required.
Stay focused and try to remain as steady and relaxed as possible. This can help you to maintain control over the candy canes and avoid accidentally knocking them off the string.
Pay close attention to the balance of the other candy canes. If one of the candy canes appears to be leaning too far to one side or the other, use your hand to gently adjust its position to restore balance. If the candy canes are swinging excessively, you may need to adjust your grip or technique to reduce the amount of movement. For example, you could try holding the candy canes by the hooked end or the straight end, depending on which feels more comfortable and allows for greater control.
If your fingers stick, try this.
Adjust your technique or strategy to compensate for the stickiness of your fingers. For example, you could try holding the candy canes differently or using a different hand to hang each candy cane. With a little experimentation, you should be able to find a method that works for you.