Series 12 / Episode 1
An imbalance in the poppability.
1 · Prize task
The thing that, if you put it in a bag and sit on it, it would feel the nicest
2
Strike Alex with a ball
Strike Alex with a ball. Alex may not run, hide, or leave the Taskmaster grounds. Fastest wins. Your time starts now. Bonus for calling…
3
Paint the most flattering picture of the Taskmaster in action
Paint the most flattering picture of the Taskmaster in action on the canvas in the lab. The canvas will either be six inches or six feet…
4
Pop the balloon
Pop the balloon. You must stay behind the rope at all times. You must not move the rope. You may buy the tools you need with time. Fastest…
5 · Live task
Strike a pose to represent your cool hobby, fun animal, and your famous person
Write down a cool hobby, a fun animal, and a famous person. You have 30 seconds. Part 2: Strike a pose to represent first, your cool hobby,…
Play this episode at home
All 5 tasks can be played at home, about 45 minutes of play.
You’ll need
- anything from around the house
- soft ball
- paper
- tape
- paint
- rug or skateboard to lie on
- balloon
- rope
- balls, beanbags, water pistol, broom
- pens
Prepare beforehand
- Paint the most flattering picture of the Taskmaster in action: Tape paper to the underside of a table.
- Pop the balloon: Tie a balloon some way beyond a rope and write a price list of tools (in minutes).
Changes for playing at home
- Strike Alex with a ball: A volunteer dodges around the garden without running or hiding; soft ball only, no head shots, and drop the swearing bonus.
- Paint the most flattering picture of the Taskmaster in action: Lie on your back under a table and paint on paper taped underneath; paint the judge.
- Pop the balloon: Sell safe tools for time (balls, beanbags, a water pistol, a broom); no darts, forks or catapult stones.