Series 20 / Episode 8
Am I an idiom?
1 · Prize task
Best thing that has a surprise aspect to it
2
Go and sit in the entrance lobby on Alex's horn and return on Alex's whistle
Go and sit in the entrance lobby on Alex's horn and return on Alex's whistle. Every time you return, you must answer Alex's question within…
3
Paint the best picture of one animal sitting on top of another animal
Paint the best picture of one animal sitting on top of another animal. You must paint on the paper below. You must not leave the balcony.…
4
Say the most five-letter words
You must read each of these instructions out and do them immediately. Stand on one leg and keep standing on one leg. Put one finger in your…
5 · Live task · Team task
Demonstrate to the Taskmaster the idiom demonstrated to you by your teammate
Demonstrate to the Taskmaster the idiom demonstrated to you by your teammate. All team members must remain silent and on their spots during…
Play this episode at home
All 5 tasks can be played at home, about 1 hour 10 minutes of play.
You’ll need
- anything from around the house
- horn
- whistle
- paint
- paper
- brushes on poles
- idiom cards
Prepare beforehand
- Go and sit in the entrance lobby on Alex's horn and return on Alex's whistle: The host writes ten questions.
- Paint the best picture of one animal sitting on top of another animal: Tape paper to the ground below a step; tape brushes to long poles.
- Demonstrate to the Taskmaster the idiom demonstrated to you by your teammate: Write idiom cards.
Changes for playing at home
- Paint the best picture of one animal sitting on top of another animal: Paint from a low step with long-handled brushes; no leaning out of windows or balconies.