Even though we know one-shot challenges like bottle flips or pulling a tablecloth in one go are tough, they still make you want to try them, right? I’ve tried bottle flipping a few times myself, but I’ve never managed to pull it off even once… In this article, I’ll introduce one-shot challenge games that are difficult yet so tempting to try once you see them.
From classic challenges to ones that look seriously cool if you can do them, plus funny ones that use snacks—there’s a wide variety! If there’s a challenge you want to try, be sure to practice a bit and give it a shot.
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Inking ChallengeNEW!
There are lots of one-shot challenge videos that go mega-viral on social media, right? If you’re aiming for that kind of massive buzz, we recommend the “Pen Toss Challenge.” Stand a short distance away and throw a pen—if you land it cleanly inside the bottle, you win.
If the pen hits the bottom, it can bounce out, so getting the force just right is key.
To boost your chances of going viral, try your own twists: wear a blindfold, use an extremely narrow bottle, increase the distance to the bottle, or throw multiple pens at once!
10 consecutive kendama (tricks)NEW!
The word kendama somehow has a Showa-era ring to it.
Am I the only one who thinks so? I feel like every household used to have at least one kendama.
Getting the ball onto the spike was hard, and I just couldn’t do it… A regular kendama is fun enough, but what really amps things up is the 10-linked kendama.
You see it a lot on variety shows these days, right? If you’re thinking, “I want to try it, but do they even sell those?”—don’t worry.
You can actually buy a 10-linked kendama online.
Give it a quick go during breaks at school or work!
tablecloth trickNEW!
When it comes to New Year’s on Fuji TV, it used to be all about the New Year’s Hidden Talent Show—just that one choice! Some people still feel nostalgic about the catchphrase, “Start the year with a hidden talent.” I used to watch it with my whole family, all excited.
One act that was often performed there was Masakazu Sakai’s tablecloth pull.
It’s a crowd-pleasing challenge in any setting, so I recommend it for small get-togethers with acquaintances or as a party game for the season.
If you use plastic glasses, choosing slightly heavier ones will improve your chances of success.
Bin Standing ChallengeNEW!
There are lots of different types of “bottle-standing games,” but here I’ll introduce one where you use a ring attached to a string to stand a bottle upright.
When you go abroad, you often see all kinds of games at night markets and street stalls—some that make you wonder if they’re a bit sketchy.
I’ve seen this ring-and-bottle type overseas as well.
The rules are simple: hook the ring onto the bottle’s mouth and then stand the bottle up as is.
It looks easy, but it’s surprisingly hard to pull off.
Since it doesn’t take much time or effort to set up, it’s also a great idea for a school festival booth.
Bottle flipNEW!
Bottle flipping is a game where you fill a plastic bottle about one-third with liquid, flip it in the air, and try to make it land upright.
I’m pretty good at it—I can succeed about one out of every five tries.
How about you? It’s so frustrating being right on that borderline where it seems like you can do it but can’t quite pull it off…
The “flip” in bottle flip means things like “flick,” “turn over,” or “somersault.” Pretty much exactly what it sounds like.
Do you know Clara, the girl who did a bottle flip in the outfield seats at Yankee Stadium, which spread all over the world? If you search for it, you’ll find it right away—use it as inspiration for making something go viral.
Rod Catch ChallengeNEW!
You’ve probably played that game back in school where a friend drops a pen from above and you try to grab it quickly.
If you’re still a student, how about you? There’s an evolved version called the stick catch challenge.
There are dedicated toys for it—search for “stick challenge,” “catch stick,” or “falling stick game” and you’ll find them right away.
Since it’s just a game where you catch a falling stick, it might be perfect for livening up a party! It’s the kind of one-shot challenge that’s better to try with everyone rather than playing alone.
Bag ChallengeNEW!
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A bag challenge where you wear a backpack with the top open and toss items into it.
Also known as the backpack challenge, countless videos of kids attempting it have been posted on social media.
The key to this game is whether you can throw straight up and whether you can move the backpack to the landing point.
Watching successful videos makes it look easy, but when you actually try it, adjusting the throwing force and angle seems pretty difficult.
People with sports experience who are used to handling a ball might have an advantage.
