The Real Deal: Testing Contestants' Ability to Perform Under Pressure

As part of the Marshmellow Challenge, we tested our contestants' innovation and teamwork skills under pressure. Groups of four contestants each had 12 minutes to build the tallest free-standing structure out of 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and one marshmallow. This was a high stakes challenge and we purposely grouped our entrepreneurs with personalities that may conflict. Moreover, this challenge is scored with expectations that all the groups will be able to raise their free standing structure.

Apr 20, 2016 13:42 IST

The Real Deal judges stand together to unravel the pains of the upcoming task. This task will expose the most patient, cooperative and creative team.

All the three teams are competing fiercely. One wrong step and their tower will come crumbling down.
The Real Deal contestants Shelly, Siddhi, Jesse and Subodh work together to create the tallest tower. Will they succeed? To find out, watch the episode.
Nilima, Akash, Deep and Gayathri seem to be using all the tricks under their sleeves to erect the tallest tower.

Nikhil, Wilma, Vaibhav and Swapnil seems patient enough. Will this set them apart or keep them from finishing the task on time. The Real Deal Kartik is seen here observing them quietly.
According to psychologists, the Marshmallow task determines the ability of a team to think about results before they act upon their plan. This team seems to be lagging a tad bit in this area.
The tallest tower has a unique design. Aditi uses a scale to establish the winner of this task.

Winners share a sigh of relief and a hive five as their tower leaps beyond the reach of any other.
This team shares the sentiment of sportsman ship. They cheer the winning team in full swing and do not seem disappointed.