Can be loosely divided into two types, Performance-Based and Task-Based. However, many Instant Challenges are a blend of these two basic types. You will not know which type of Instant Challenge your team will receive until you enter the competition room.
The focus of a Performance-Based Instant Challenge is on your team working together to create and perform a theatrically-oriented solution for the Appraisers. In this type of Challenge you will be scored on the creativity of your performance, your presentation, and/or use of materials, along with teamwork. Your team may be asked to use words, language, conversation, and/or dramatic characterizations to solve the Challenge, or the solution may be non-verbal. Teams may be given real or imaginary materials to use for their solutions. Teams may or may not be given time to practice their solutions before presenting to the Appraisers.
The focus of a Task-Based Instant Challenge is on your team working together to move, build, change or protect materials they are given in order to complete a task. Your team may also be asked to communicate information. Teams will be scored on how well they work together to design their solutions, on the creativity of their final projects, and on their success in completing the tasks. Team members may or may not be allowed to talk during the Challenge.