60-SECONDS OF FAME
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NBC’s “Minute to Win It” was a very popular game show back in 2010, where participants compete in a series of challenges that must be completed within a minute.
The challenges can be used as both team builders and icebreaker games. They are designed to be quick, fun, and often involve everyday household items.
Team Building Games | 60 Second Challenges
This game show is a replica of NBC’s very popular “Minute to Win It” challenge that was aired back in 2010.
Participants had to compete in a series of outrageous tasks that must be completed within a minute.
Today, we use these challenges as icebreaker games for team meetings and other corporate, school or private events.
They are specifically designed to be quick, fun, and often involve everyday household items.
The goal is to complete as many challenges as possible within the time limit, with each successful completion earning the participant points.
The team with the most points at the end of the show wins the grand prize.
Scoop It Up – 60 second challenges – team building fun
These 60 second challenges can range from simple tasks like stacking cups or moving objects with a straw, to more complex challenges that require more skill and coordination.
They can be a great add-on to any “fun” themed team building event looking to build unity within a group.
This activity can also stand on its own and used tournament style event as well.
Minute to win it games are the most popular for corporate, college and prep schools interactive events.
10 Most Popular Challenges
Upon booking a live game show, you will have a 30 minute consultation with one of our event coordinators.
We will work very closely with you and give you a list of our most requested games.
You can choose from the following list of our 60 second challenges:
These expanded descriptions should give you a better understanding of the objectives and requirements for each 60 Seconds of Fame Game:
- Stack Attack: In this game, you’ll be given a set of cups, and your task is to stack them into a pyramid shape as quickly as possible.
The challenge lies in maintaining the stability of the stack, ensuring that the cups don’t topple over. It requires a steady hand and quick stacking skills to complete the task within the time limit. - This Blows: Grab a straw and get ready to blow lightweight objects across a surface and into a designated target area.
The objects could be items like ping pong balls or feathers. By blowing through the straw, you need to exert just the right amount of force to propel the objects accurately towards the target. Precision and control are key to winning this game. - Moving On Up: You’ll be presented with a stack of objects, such as cups, blocks, or even plates, on one surface.
Your goal is to transfer the entire stack to another surface placed higher up. This game requires careful handling and quick hand-eye coordination to move the objects smoothly and efficiently.
The challenge intensifies as you try to complete the task within the given time frame. - Yank Me: Prepare to test your pulling skills in this game. You’ll encounter a container or a setup where specific objects or items are attached to strings or ropes.
Your objective is to pull the designated string or rope to remove the desired object from its position. Timing and precision are crucial as you need to execute a swift and accurate yanking motion to succeed. - Speed Eraser: Get ready to erase in record time! In this game, you’ll have a whiteboard or a sheet of paper with a drawing or writing on it.
Your task is to erase the entire content as quickly as possible. Whether you use an eraser, your hand, or any other erasing tool, speed and efficiency are vital to completing the task within the time limit. - Back Flip: Put your acrobatic skills to the test with the Back Flip game. The challenge involves performing a backward somersault or flip within the given time frame.
You’ll need agility, coordination, and a suitable space to execute the back flip safely. It’s all about maintaining control and achieving a successful flip within the allocated time. - Cookie Face: Prepare for a delicious challenge! In this game, you’ll place a cookie on your forehead, and without using your hands, you’ll have to maneuver the cookie into your mouth using only facial movements.
It’s a hilarious and fun game that requires a mix of facial expressions, head tilts, and a bit of luck to successfully move the cookie from your forehead to your mouth. - Mega Bubble: Get ready to blow some massive bubbles! Using bubble gum or a bubble-blowing solution, your goal is to blow a large bubble within the given time limit.
It’s all about finding the right technique and breath control to create a bubble that expands to an impressive size before it pops. This game combines skill and precision to achieve bubble-blowing greatness. - Nose Dive: This game challenges you to lower objects or items into a container using only your nose. You might encounter items like cotton balls, small balls, or even lightweight objects that need to be transferred.
The catch is that you can’t use your hands or any other body part—just your nose! It requires careful movement, steady positioning, and patience to successfully complete the task within the time frame. - Junk In The Trunk: Get ready for some trunk-shaking fun! In this game, you’ll attach a tissue box filled with ping pong balls to your backside using a belt or waistband.
The objective is to wiggle, jump, or dance in a way that causes the balls to fall out of the box. The challenge lies in using your body movements to empty the box as quickly as possible.
It’s a lively and entertaining game that tests your ability to shimmy and shake those ping pong balls away!
And many, many more.
Three, six-feet tables are set up either on stage or in front of the conference room.
We gather all household items and place them in specific storage bins for each challenge.
We have a large projection screen to display the 60 second time clock and dance music to hype up the crowd.
We come with everything, all props are included. By combining fun, humor and friendly competition that Minute to Win It provides make them a highly effective tool for team building and group outings. You should give it a try.
Meeting Planners and Event Coordinators will find it very easy to work with us.
They basically do not have to do any real work, just, form teams, sit back, and enjoy the show.
20 Fast and Furious Quick Games | Over 20+
- “This Blows” – Players must use a straw to blow a ping pong ball across a finish line.
- “Junk in the Trunk” – Players must use only the movement of their hips to get a tissue box full of ping pong balls out of their “trunk” (a waistband) and into a bucket.
- “Penny Hose” – Players must transfer a penny from one end of a pair of pantyhose (held out by two people) to the other end, using only their mouths.
- “Noodling Around” – Players must use a dry spaghetti noodle to move a marshmallow from one side of a table to the other, without touching the marshmallow with their hands.
- “Suck It Up” – Players must use a vacuum cleaner to move a stack of cups from one side of a table to the other, without knocking them over.
- “Keep It Up” – Players must keep a balloon in the air for one minute using only their heads.
- “Pop It, Lock It” – Players must use a rubber band to transfer a pile of popcorn from one bowl to another, without using their hands.
- “Separation Anxiety” – Players must separate a pile of M&Ms by color using only their mouths.
- “Fork It Over” – Players must use a fork to move a pile of grapes from one bowl to another, without using their hands.
- “Stack Attack” – Players must stack a tower of solo cups, using only one hand.
- “Egg Roll” – Players must use a spoon to move an egg across a finish line without breaking it.
- “Bobble Head” – Players must balance a ping pong ball on a wooden spoon while bobbing their heads up and down.
- “Wrap It Up” – Players must use toilet paper to wrap up a team member like a mummy.
- “Face the Cookie” – Players must move a cookie from their forehead to their mouth using only their facial muscles.
- “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” – Players must use a knife to spread peanut butter on one slice of bread, jelly on another slice, and then put the slices together, all while holding the bread with their feet.
- “Don’t Blow the Joker” – Players must use a straw to blow cards from a deck of cards, trying to keep the jokers from falling off the edge of a table.
- “Defying Gravity” – Players must stack cups into a pyramid and then try to pull out the bottom cup without the rest of the cups falling over.
- “Savor the Flavor” – Players must transfer a stack of cookies from one plate to another using only their facial muscles.
- “Toilet Paper Transfer” – Players must use a roll of toilet paper to move a ping pong ball from one bucket to another.
- “Egg Toss” – Players must toss a raw egg back and forth between two team members, trying not to drop it.
How to Use 60 Second Challenges as a Team Builder
Minute to win it games are a lot of fun and can be used as a great icebreaker at the start of the team builder. The main benefit of this type of activity is the requirement of team members to work close together and strategize to come up with solutions within 60 seconds.
The time pressure and the need to work at a fast pace is an added element of excitement and energy to these challenges. It’s important to balance the games with other activities that allow the brain to relax and recharge as well.
Another benefit to these fun physical challenges is enhanced creativity. When people are having fun, they tend to be more open-minded and creative. This can lead to the development of new ideas and solutions, which can be beneficial for the team and the entire organization.
The fact that the challenges are timed and involve a level of difficulty can create a sense of urgency, excitement, and friendly competition among team members.
When people work together towards a common goal, such as completing a Minute to Win It challenge, it creates a shared experience that can help build a sense of camaraderie and unity within the team.
Furthermore, Minute to Win It games gives an opportunity for team members to learn new skills, try new things, and step out of their comfort zones.
This can be eventful and engaging for individuals who may not have participated in team building activities before.
8 Easy Steps to Host a 60 Second Challenge Event
- Choose Your challenges from our list
- Decide on the length of the entire exercise
- Create teams to participate in advance
- Create a list of challenges that can be completed in one minute
- Buy materials and equipment necessary for each challenge
- Provide a timer or stopwatch
- Purchase prizes or rewards for the winning team
- Hire a facilitator or host to explain and run the challenges
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