Nimble Thimble

Blueprint Description[]

The thimble was designed to protect the tip of the human finger from sharp objects. It can also host bouncing marbles. In this challenge, the contestant must land a total of six glass marbles into six thimbles, each fifteen millimeters in size.

Game Description[]

Player must bounce a marble into each of 6 thimbles.

History[]

This is a level 4 challenge in the United States, but was apparently raised to Level 8, and a Level 8 challenge in Australia. It is also a Level 2 Challenge in the Philippines with only 3 thimbles, whilst 5 marbles for Level 4, and 12 marbles for Level 9.

Household Items:[]

at least 6 marbles
6 thimbles(15 mm)

Set Up:[]

Affix each thimble to the table with the open side facing up. When the clock starts, player may toss 1 marble at a time towards the thimbles.

Heather Nimble Thimble — Heather Barker struggling with Nimble Thimble.

Rules:[]

1. Prior to game start, contestant stands at designated start zone with hands at sides.

2. Once the game begins, contestant must hold cup of marbles in one hand and with the other hand, hold and release only one marble at a time.

2a. Contestant must play in this manner for the duration of game.

3 Upon release, a marble must bounce at least once on the table, with no redirecting by the player, before landing in a thimble.

4. To complete the game, a marble must be concurrently stationary in each of the thimbles within the 60-second time limit.

5. Any marble released from the hand within the 60-second time limit may count toward completion of game.

Tips & Tricks[]

Practice your aim: Take some time to practice your aim by tossing the marbles towards the thimbles. This will help you get a feel for how the marbles behave when they bounce off the table and will allow you to make any necessary adjustments to your aim.
Use a gentle, underhanded toss: When tossing the marbles towards the thimbles, use a gentle, underhanded toss rather than a hard, overhanded throw. This will help to ensure that the marbles don't bounce too high or too far and will make it easier to land them in the thimbles.
- Use a light touch: When tossing the marbles towards the thimbles, use a light touch rather than a hard, forceful throw. This will help to ensure that the marbles don't bounce too high or too far and will make it easier to land them in the thimbles.
Aim for the middle of the thimbles: When tossing the marbles towards the thimbles, aim for the middle rather than the edges. This will give you a bigger target to aim for and will increase your chances of successfully landing the marbles in the thimbles.
- Adjusting your aim: If you're having trouble landing the marbles in the thimbles, try adjusting your aim slightly. For example, you could try aiming for the bottom or side of the thimbles rather than the middle. This may help you to get a better angle and increase your chances of success.

Try different throwing techniques: If one method isn't working, try experimenting with different throwing techniques. For example, you could try tossing the marbles underhand, overhand, or with a sidearm motion. This will allow you to find the technique that works best for you and increases your chances of success.

Grant Nelson (Not Pictured) finished this chapllenge for $250,000 AUD.