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'Minute to Win It' Hangnails Game

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Definition:

Hang a series of nails on a string in under 60 seconds to beat this game and get closer to the grand prize!

The Goal

Within one minute, suspend six ordinary flathead nails along a length of string. Keep them hanging there concurrently for three seconds.

Equipment Needed

  • Six 3.5" flathead nails
  • Length of household string, set up clothesline-style so that it's parallel to the floor

How to Play

When the timer begins, hang each nail by hooking the head over the string. Get all six of them hanging at the same time before the clock runs out.

The Rules

  • You may hang only one nail at a time.
  • If a nail falls, pick it up and try to hang it again.
  • All six nails must be hanging concurrently for three consecutive seconds in order to win the game.

Tips and Tricks

There's really not much to this game, so practice, practice, practice! Keeping a steady hand is the key.

The blueprint with video instructions for this game can be found at NBC.com.

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