Spare Me

Blueprint Description[]

In this challenge, the contestants will play as a team. One of the premier inventions in modern history, the polyethylene pool noodle, is sixty inches long and weighs less than one pound. The players must drop marbles into the top holes of the pool noodles and send them rolling across the stage to knock down a total of five pieces of chalk.

Game Description[]

Drop marbles into one end of a pool noodle and shoot them out the other end to knock over markers which are placed 16 feet away.

History[]

This is a level 5 challenge, having also been played with upright markers instead of chalk for level 1 whereas the contestants need to knock down a total of twelve as a team or ten solo.

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Household Items:[]

2 Pool noodles
Marbles
5 Chalk or ten to twelve markers
Foul line

Set Up:[]

Prior to game start, stand the markers in a row parallel to a foul line 16 feet away. When the clock starts, the player may begin feeding the marbles into the pool noodle without the noodle crossing the foul line.

Rules:[]

1. The pool noodle must remain in contact with the ground.

2. If noodles cross foul line, game is failed.

3. Contestant must deposit one marble at a time and only one marble must be in a pool noodle at a time.

4. To complete the game, all markers/chalk must be knocked over within the 60-second time limit.

Tips & Tricks[]

To aim for the markers, you'll need to adjust the angle at which you shoot the marbles out of the pool noodle. Here are a few tips for aiming:

Experiment with different angles: Start by trying out different angles to see which ones work best for hitting the markers. You might find that a steeper angle works better for hitting markers that are closer to you, while a shallower angle is better for hitting markers that are farther away.
Consider the distance to the markers: The farther away the markers are, the harder it will be to hit them. You'll need to aim higher and put more force into your shots to reach markers that are farther away.
Practice your aim: As you practice, you'll get a feel for how the marbles behave and how to aim them accurately. Try to aim for specific spots on the markers, rather than just aiming at the markers in general.
Use visualization: Before you shoot, try visualizing the path that the marble will take as it travels towards the marker. This can help you adjust your aim and get a better sense of how to hit your target.