Series 1 / Episode 2
The pie whisperer.
1 · Prize task
Most impressive item
2
High-five a 55 year-old
High-five a 55 year-old. Fastest wins. Your time starts now.
3
Identify the contents of these pies
Identify the contents of these pies. You may touch the pies, but may not breach their pastry. Your time starts now.
4
Do something that will look impressive in reverse
Do something that will look impressive in reverse. The Taskmaster will see whatever act you perform played backwards. You must therefore do…
5 · Live task
Crack the code, unshackle yourself and sprint 1 metre
Crack the code, unshackle yourself and sprint 1 metre Fastest wins.
Play this episode at home
All 5 tasks can be played at home, about 55 minutes of play.
You’ll need
- anything from around the house
- pies with different fillings
- phone with a reverse-video app
- combination padlock
- box or bag
- paper puzzle
Prepare beforehand
- Identify the contents of these pies: Buy or bake a few pies with different fillings and remove any labels.
- Crack the code, unshackle yourself and sprint 1 metre: Lock a prize in a box or bag with a combination padlock and hide the code in a simple puzzle (a riddle or sum).
Changes for playing at home
- High-five a 55 year-old: The host picks the exact age of someone at the gathering; players ask around to find and high-five them. No approaching strangers.
- Crack the code, unshackle yourself and sprint 1 metre: Lock away a prize instead of shackling a person; first to open it and sprint a metre wins.