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Taskmaster
Chaos, creativity and competition, only one can win.
Recommended for:
Brownies
Guides
Rangers
Estimated Time:
90
Minutes
Materials:
- Everyday Items
Celebration:
Sleepover
Activity Description
Taskmaster: Guiding Edition is a hilarious challenge night packed with quick-fire activities that test creativity, problem-solving, teamwork and confidence. Inspired by the energy of the Taskmaster TV show, girls must attempt wild and ridiculous tasks under time pressure using clever thinking and logic… or pure chaos.
Different tasks will encourage different strengths, some physical, some creative, some strategic, some utterly absurd. There are no wrong answers, only inventive solutions! Leaders take on the role of Taskmaster, awarding points for success, creativity, teamwork or entertainment value before crowning the ultimate champion.
How to Play
1. Set the Scene – Before the first task, gather the group and read the Taskmaster Rules. Then invite everyone to repeat out loud: “I understand that the Taskmaster’s decision is final.” Once the tone is set… reveal the first envelope or slide to begin the competition.
2. Reveal the Task - Each round consists of one mystery task. Girls have limited time to interpret the task and complete it however they choose, creatively, strategically, or chaotically! Once the Taskmaster reads the task aloud, girls may ask clarifying questions, but never ask for hints. The Taskmaster starts the timer… and chaos begins.
3. Observe Quietly - During each round, the Taskmaster should observe silently, enjoy the chaos, and not interfere. Creative interpretations are encouraged! When time ends, everyone must immediately stop.
4. Reveal the Results - After each task, the Taskmaster awards points. For example: 1st place — 5 points, 2nd place — 3 points, 3rd place — 1 point. Extra points can (and should) be awarded for: Creativity, Teamwork, Clever rule-bending, Comedy value, Absolute enthusiasm in failure or success. Don’t forget to update the leaderboard, celebrate the most memorable moments, and move on to the next task.
5. Crown the Champion - Once all challenges are complete, the Taskmaster crowns the Taskmaster Champion, the ultimate winner of the chaos!
Programme Links
With over 1,000 resources across the programme, we might have missed some! If you spot other links, please get in touch, we’d love to add them.
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