Tumbler Teaser
Set out 3 glasses in a line, the middle one facing up and the side two facing down. In 3 moves of 2 glasses, guests must attempt to leave all 3 glasses facing up. Sounds easy, doesn't it?!!
How To Play
Step 1.
Set our your 3 tumblers in a line with the middle one facing up. Tell your guests that you will rotate 2 tumblers, three times, and leave all 3 tumblers facing up. Show them how it's done.
Step 2.
Step 1: Using two hands, rotate 2 tumblers to this position....
Step 3.
Step 2
Step 4.
Step 3
Step 5.
And now for the trick!! Whn you set up the tumblers for them to try, simply set the middle glass facing downwards and the other 2 facing upwards. The challenge then becomes impossible!
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The winner is the first person to spot your little cheat and set up the glasses as you did initially. Then they cannot fail.
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Tips / Variations
This is a good way to win a bet with a mate down the pub.
For Baby Showers use 3 baby bottles instead of tumblers.
The Details
- Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
- Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
- Team: No
- Physical: No
- Average Duration: 5-15 minutes
- Cost: £0-£1
- Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party, Children's Party, Drinks Party, Baby Shower
- Essential Equipment - Other: 3 tumblers
- Ease to Learn: Very Easy