Octopushy

Octopushy is an obstacle, used as the second round in Season 6, replacing both the Scaregrounds and the Hangover from the previous season. It was interchanged with the Miami Pound Machine throughout the season.

The twelve contestants begin together on the starting platform elevated 10 feet above the water. Then at the sound of the horn, they’ll jump onto one of the rotating circles and make their way to the other side while avoiding the octopus arms. If they go under the arms, they must head back to the beginning. Finally, they must jump to the finish platform, timing it just right. To make the dismount more difficult, a rumble bridge was added. Throughout the round, foam and water spew out from the octopus head in the middle. The first six contestants to make it across move on to the next round.

In episode 4, it was renamed Octomommy, because it was a family episode.

Along with the Miami Pound Machine, it was replaced by both the Space Race and the Classic Sweeper in Season 7.