The Gauntlet

Challenge Breakdown: The Cannaseurs Krown

1. 🔥 Rolling Royale

Contenders must craft the perfect joint or blunt under a countdown. This challenge is about form, finesse, and symbolism. Judges assess:

  • Structure & tightness
  • Burn quality (even and clean)
  • Speed under pressure
  • Artistic/creative flourishes (glass tips, inscriptions, etc.)
  • Symbolic design reflecting the contender’s story

2. 👃 Terpene Taste Test

Blind smell-and-taste test. Contenders are presented with unlabeled jars of flower and must identify strains based solely on aroma and flavor. Judges look for:

  • Terpene accuracy (pinene, limonene, myrcene, etc.)
  • Confident, descriptive explanation of flavor profile
  • Palate sensitivity and refinement
  • Ability to recall common strain traits

3. 🪴 Grower’s Guild

Homegrowers showcase their finest bud. Each contender gives a brief presentation explaining their grow process and philosophy. Judged on:

  • Bud structure and trichome density
  • Method (organic soil, hydro, LED, etc.)
  • Curing technique
  • Presentation of backstory: strain selection, intention, legacy impact

4. 💨 Dab Duel

Contenders take a low-temp dab in front of the judges. Some may have an assistant. The goal is grace under pressure. Judges score:

  • Dab etiquette (heating, cooling, timing)
  • Control of vapor output
  • Terpene retention (flavor over clouds)
  • Poise and presence

5. 🧪 Infusion Challenge

Each contender creates a small edible or infused drink. No commercial pre-mades allowed. This is about homemade brilliance. Judged on:

  • Originality of concept (tea, pastry, savory, etc.)
  • Flavor harmony
  • Presentation aesthetics
  • Dosage clarity and effects breakdown

6. 🧬 Strain Chain Game

This is a rapid-fire verbal challenge. The host names a strain, and contenders must respond with a connected strain by lineage, dominant terpene, or effect. Judges watch for:

  • Speed
  • Accuracy
  • Terpene or genetic knowledge
  • Creative connections

7. 💼 Stash Style Showdown

A judged presentation of each contender’s personal stash kit. Think EDC (Everyday Carry) but for connoisseurs. Judges score:

  • Organization and layout
  • Innovation (custom tools, accessories)
  • Aesthetic style
  • Rarity of items (collector value)