1) A Bridge Too Far:
Here there are two sets of five 'bridges', both arranged in an 'H'-shape, with a platform between them. The contestants need to jump from one bridge to another to make it to the middle platform, and then over the second set to the other side. The trouble is, the bridges are placed just too far apart to reach easily, and some will tip up when landed on.
2) Sucker Punch:
Next the contestants have to cross a thin ledge against a wall. In the wall are 23 mechanical boxing gloves that will randomly pop out to push the contestants off and into the mud. There are rock-climbing handles on the wall to help while crossing.
3) Big Balls:
This is a row of four giant inflatable rubber balls that need to be crossed, jumping from one to another across the top, to reach the next part of the course. If the contestants hesitate and are too slow in jumping onto the first ball, The Motivator (a giant mallet) will swing down and knock them off the platform.
4) Hurtles:
Next is a path of nine hurdles that quickly higher and lower in height at different times. The contestants have to climb over each one to move along the path.
5) Slippery Swing Set:
To finish, there are two big square platforms that swing backwards and forwards in the air. The first swing platform is slippery and the second has a pit of foam in it. The contestants need to jump onto the first and then, timing it right so the platforms are close enough together, get onto the second swing. Finally they have to jump off and onto the finish platform; but if they fall off at any time, they need to swim to the edge of the pool and climb onto a second finish spot to stop the clock.
Gyro Sweeper:
The twelve contestants each stand on a tall podium and have to jump over a rotating arm as it sweeps past them. After the first few rounds the arm will begin to circle around vertically as well. Now the contestants must decide to either jump over it or duck under (if it's too high) to avoid being swept off. When a contestant gets knocked off their podium they're out of the game. The arm gets faster, higher and gyrates quicker the longer it goes on.
The last six remaining on their podiums move onto the next round, but the arm continues to sweep until there is just one person left. This last person standing wins $1000.
Slippery Course:
The six contestants all take on this course at once. The first person to the finishing point wins, while the losers have to play the next round. There are four rounds in total, making four winners who all move onto the final.
If a contestant falls into the water at any time they must start the obstacle they just failed at again.
1) Slick Slide:
All the contestants start at the top of this slippery wet slide. When the horn sounds they have to slide down to the bottom on rubber rings.
2) Branch in the Face:
Next the contestants have to cross a narrow path against a wall. There are lots of rubber tubes sticking out of the wall, and over the path, which need to be pushed past.
3a) Bullseye Buoys:
Rounds 1 and 3 only.
To cross the water, the contestants need to leap across four big targets zigzagged across the pool. The target platforms are only balanced on a ball in the centre, so they will tip up in any direction weight is put on.
3b) Slippery Wall:
Rounds 2 and 4 only.
Here the contestants have to get across a giant slippery slope to reach the other side. There are ropes to help them stay on, but these won't move any further than two thirds of the way across; so contestants need to run the last section to reach the next part of the course at the bottom of the end of the slope.
4) Spinner:
Finally the contestants have to step their way across some small round podiums before leaping onto a giant spinning sloped disk. Once on they have to climb up to the top and stand on the finishing spot.
1) Catapult:
To start, the contestants lie back in a seat at the end of a catapult. On 'Go' they will be flung up high, fly through the air, and land in the water below.
2) Gears of Doom:
Here there are three giant turning gears in a row, each slightly higher than the previous one. Each gear has three long teeth, which can be a helpful platform or a hindrance. The contestants have to make their way over all three, timing their moves right so they're not dropped in the water below. If they fail the obstacle, the contestants can choose to skip it or try again; but if they do skip them they'll incur a time penalty.
3) Scary-Go-Round:
Next the contestants need to step onto a bridge that is circling around a platform. They need to cross this and climb up some steps onto the centre platform, which is turning in the opposite direction to the bridge. The contestants need to be quick and careful though, as a bar is also turning around just above the bridge that will sweep them off if the timing isn't right. Once up onto the centre platform, they need to cross a second bridge and jump off at the right time to reach the next part of the course.
4) Gauntlet:
The Gauntlet is made up of three smaller obstacles:
- Piston Punch:
The contestants need to cross a narrow path while avoiding three giant cylinders that randomly pop-up over the walkway. If they're too slow a piston will push them off and into the water.
- Foam Pit Turntable:
This is a round pit of foam that constantly rotates. The contestants need to jump into it, and then leap out again to reach a platform on the other side
- Drop Bridge:
Finally the contestants need to climb along this upwards-sloped beam. Just as they reach the end the beam will drop down, at a different speed each time, and contestants need to try and hang on. Once the beam has dropped they can climb up onto the finish platform.
