Challenge! Guinness World Records that are easy to attempt with large groups

Number of books stood up in this domino

2015-07-13 Challenging a Guinness World Record from Gifu! Book Dominoes - Tokai TV

This record involves lining up used books like dominoes, aiming for a flawless topple while also counting how many books are used.

Since books aren’t originally meant to be knocked over, the message conveyed through the challenge is an important element as well.

Drawing a final blueprint of how the books will fall, along with persistence and team unity in working toward that vision, are essential to achieving the record.

By handling the books until the setup is complete, participants gradually deepen their affection for books—perhaps that’s what makes it a Guinness World Record that fosters a growing love for them.

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The number of times cola explodes

Have you ever seen someone drop Mentos into cola and make it explode? Believe it or not, there’s a Guinness World Record for that too.

The record measures how many people can make cola erupt simultaneously.

The current record is 1,500 people, achieved by a school in Belgium.

If you think you can gather even more people, I hope you’ll give it a try.

Just remember that since you’ll be making cola explode, you need to do it in a place where it’s okay to make a mess and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

If you’re aiming for more than 1,500 people, even preparing enough raincoats might be quite a challenge.

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Number of people brushing their teeth at the same time

For those looking for a Guinness World Record that people of all ages can attempt, tooth brushing is also recommended.

The concept is very simple: gather as many people as possible and brush your teeth together.

Even small children can join in.

And as long as you can gather enough people, achieving it should be relatively easy.

The current record, set in the Philippines, is 10,800 participants.

Gathering that many people, however, makes securing a venue a challenge.

A schoolyard or athletic field might not be large enough.

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Number of people who formed a scrum

A larger-than-expected turnout sets a Guinness World Record with a scrum of 2,586 people—boosting excitement for the 2019 Rugby World Cup—in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.

This is a Guinness World Record for forming a scrum—the basic formation in rugby—with a large number of people.

Because the scrum is an indispensable part of rugby, it both raises interest in the sport and highlights the sense of unity among participants.

In an actual match, scrums involve collisions and pushing, but for this record they only form the shape of a scrum, which makes it accessible to a wide range of age groups.

The sight of everyone holding a scrum stance and quietly waiting for the signal also gives the feeling that their hearts are united as one.

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Number of people who did a backflip at the same time

Attempt at the Guinness World Record for the most people performing a backflip simultaneously

This is a Guinness World Record for performing a backward handspring—commonly known as a backflip—simultaneously with a large number of people.

It’s important not only to gather as many participants as possible who can perform a backflip on their own, but also to secure a space where that number of people can safely attempt it.

While it’s fine to try with a group size just slightly above the current record, some flips may not be counted as successful, so it’s recommended to recruit extra participants to account for that possibility.

If you bring together a wide range of age groups or invite celebrities to join, you can further enhance the sense of unity and achievement among participants.

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Group boat race

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Perfect for class recreation or grade-level activities! Here are ideas for a group boat race.

You know how rowing is an Olympic sport, right? This time, we’re sharing ideas for a boat race played in groups.

In the video, teams of seven sit in a row and inch forward toward the goal by pushing with their heels.

It’s not just the person in front who does the work—when everyone on the team synchronizes their timing, you can make big progress! It’s also a good idea to use a chant like “1, 2, 1, 2” or “Ready, go!”