Minute to Win It - Games - Hangnails
Blueprint Description[]
In this challenge, the contestant must skillfully hang six 8.4 centimeter (three-and-a-half-inch) flathead nails on a suspended string. A gentle touch is required. One wrong move will send them falling to the ground and will force the contestant to start again.
Game Description:[]
Hang six nails alongside each other on a taut string that is strung roughly at eye level between two points.
AKA: Hang 6 nails concurrently on a taut string.
History[]
This is a level 4 challenge.
A contestant focused in on the game.
Household Items:[]
- 6 x 3&1/2-inch flathead nails / 8.4 centimeters if using metric
- 1 string
Set Up:[]
Prior to game start, contestant stands in designated start zone with hands at sides. Once game begins, the contestant may grab the first nail.
Rules:[]
1. Contestant may use both hands and hold more than one nail in hand at a time.
2. Nails must hang within the designated zone to count towards player total.
3. Nails may fall off the string but only nails remaining on the string will count towards the final score.
4. To complete the game, six nails must hang concurrently from the string within the 60-second time limit and must concurrently remain on the string for three consecutive seconds.
Tips & Tricks[]
- Use a gentle touch: As the instructions state, a gentle touch is required to complete this game. This means using a light touch when handling the nails and avoiding applying too much pressure or force.
- This means using a light touch when holding the nails and avoiding gripping them too tightly or applying too much pressure when hanging them on the string.
- Take your time: To avoid making mistakes, it's important to take your time and be careful when hanging the nails. This means avoiding rushed or hurried movements that could cause the nails to fall off the string.
- To improve your precision and accuracy when hanging the nails, you may want to focus on using a steady hand and making controlled, deliberate movements. This means avoiding jerky or sudden movements that could cause the nails to fall off the string.
- Instead, you should focus on making smooth, controlled movements that allow you to place the nails on the string accurately.