Shark Tank Living Room (The 60s Bizarre Invention Pitch): Rules, Setup & Visual Guide
Grab 2 completely random household items (like a spatula and an umbrella). You have 60 seconds to pitch the 'Sharks' on your revolutionary new multi-million dollar product!
🎯 Overview: Why Everyone Loves Shark Tank Living Room (The 60s Bizarre Invention Pitch)
Shark Tank Living Room turns anyone into an infomercial genius. Two random objects are grabbed from around the house (e.g., a toilet plunger and a sunglasses case, or a banana and a phone charger). The contestant has 30 seconds to brainstorm a brand-new invention that combines both items, followed by a 60-second high-energy sales pitch to the panel of 'Sharks' (the rest of the room). The Sharks grill the entrepreneur with ridiculous investor questions before deciding who gets funded!
🛠️ Room Setup & Required Materials
Zero equipment (or 2 random items grabbed from the kitchen/living room).
🖼️ 3-Step Visual Walkthrough
Follow these three visual diagrams to explain the game to your room in under 30 seconds:
Step 1: Draw 2 Random Household Items
The audience hands the contestant two random items: e.g. A Kitchen Whisk and a Winter Scarf.
Step 2: 60s High-Energy Sales Pitch
Start 60s timer! Pitch your revolutionary product: Name, Problem it solves, Price, and Demo!
Step 3: The Sharks Invest or Pass!
The Sharks ask 2 tough questions: 'What are your margins?!' Sharks hold up hands to invest or shout 'I'M OUT!'
📋 Complete Step-by-Step Rules
- Select 1 or 2 contestants as the Entrepreneurs; the rest of the room sits together as the Billionaire Sharks.
- The Sharks hand the Entrepreneur 2 unrelated items (or roll from our Random Invention Generator).
- The contestant has 30 seconds of quiet prep time, then must deliver a 60-second passionate infomercial pitch.
- The pitch must include: 1) The catchy Product Name, 2) The everyday problem it solves, and 3) The retail price.
- After the pitch, each Shark asks 1 question and announces: 'I'd like to make an offer of $100,000' or 'For that reason, I'm out!'
🏆 Winning Condition & Scoring
The entrepreneur who secures the most Shark investments (or highest valuation) wins the Silicon Valley Trophy!
🌶️ House-Rule Twist & Bonus Challenge
Celebrity Endorsement Pitch: Require the entrepreneur to pitch their product while doing an impression of a late-night TV infomercial host!
💡 Host & Strategy Pro Tips
- Demonstrate the product physically during your pitch—act out the disaster scenario before your invention existed!
- Price your product at an absurdly high number with a 'call in the next 10 minutes and we'll double the offer' bonus.
👨👩👧👦 How to Adapt Shark Tank Living Room (The 60s Bizarre Invention Pitch) for Different Crowds
- For Kids & Family Game Nights: Play cooperative team rounds where parents and kids pair up together, and extend any 60-second timer to 90 seconds so younger players never feel rushed.
- For Shy Groups & Icebreakers: Start with two practice rounds where no points are tracked. Having the host go first breaks the ice immediately and sets a playful, zero-judgment tone.
- For Competitive House Parties: Use the House-Rule Twist above during the final tie-breaker round and award double points for creative answers!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many people do you need to play Shark Tank Living Room (The 60s Bizarre Invention Pitch)?
Shark Tank Living Room (The 60s Bizarre Invention Pitch) is designed for 3–15 Players. For smaller groups on the lower end of that range, play free-for-all rounds; for larger crowds of 10 or more players, split into two balanced teams or run tournament brackets so everyone stays actively involved.
What equipment or household props are required for Shark Tank Living Room (The 60s Bizarre Invention Pitch)?
You only need: 🙌 Zero Props (or 2 Random Room Items). Setup takes approximately 0 Min. All prompts, timers, and score tracking are built directly into this PlayVibe page for free.
Can kids, teens, and adults play Shark Tank Living Room (The 60s Bizarre Invention Pitch) together?
Yes! Shark Tank Living Room (The 60s Bizarre Invention Pitch) is rated for Improv, Salesmanship & Pitching with a "Hilarious" pace. When playing with younger children or multi-generational family groups, simply select family-friendly prompts and allow an extra 15 seconds per turn.
